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ALBUM: Coexist. BAND: The XX. The xx’s latest album, Coexist, is one of the best albums of the summer. Its polyphonic tones create an intricate web of love and heartbreak. The single

MOVIE: Killer Joe. Matthew McConaughey steps out of his typical sexy body roles and plays a sinister perverted assassin in Killer Joe. Each character experiences gross humiliation justifying a NC-17 rating. Greed

ALBUM: The Carpenter. BAND: The Avett Brothers. While the Avett Brother’s new album The Carpenter delivers melodically, the lyrics are trite and clichéd. The blended orchestration of bluegrass and folk-rock accompanied with

By Marissa Adams Remembering a friend of the SAC Art Department. For Wes Schaffner, life was a work of art. He was never seen without a colorful Hawaiian shirt and his signature

MUSIC ALBUM REVIEW GROUP: Passion Pit ALBUM: Gossamer If Passion Pit’s first studio album Manners turned you into a fan, stay clear of their latest album Gossamer. Most of the songs are

PHILIPS HALL: PLAY AUDITIONS The Theatre Arts Department will hold a two-day audition in Phillips Hall, Aug. 29 and 30 at 7 p.m., for the two fall plays, American Soldiers and Necessary

After a long silence following the release of their first single Ungirthed early in 2011, Purity Ring synchronizes Electronic music with ambient relaxation in their new album release, Shrines. In listening to

MOVIE REVIEW: The Campaign (Warner Bros.) The Campaign with Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis is a major disappointment. The writing is childish and the cinematography is amateur in most scenes. Ferrell plays

MUSIC ALBUM REVIEW ARTIST: Rick Ross. ALBUM: God Forgives•I Donts CATEGORY: Rap. Rick Ross created his career on the idea that he is the hardest rapper alive, but his latest release is

Start your first year at SAC smoothly by avoiding the usual freshman pitfalls and problems with these tips. Invest in a sturdy bag or backpack. You’ll be responsible for books, pens and