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A beginner’s guide to moving off campus

Start the house hunt early – or risk living somewhere like this. Photo by Angela Gzowski

By Rachel Eades, DIY Columnist
• February 17, 2012

We’re approaching that time of year when those of you living on campus are (hopefully) starting to give some thought to where you’re going …

Tunes Review: The Internet – Purple Naked Ladies

A review by Matt Ritchie. Odd-Future-Purple-Naked-Ladies

By Matt Ritchie, Opinions Editor
• February 17, 2012

Whether or not you like the music of rap collective Odd Future (or enjoy their unrestrained vulgarity), you have to admit they sure can …

Awards season special: red carpet style

Stars toe a very thin line between sexy and scandalous. Arts Logo

By Rose Behar, Fashion Columnist
• February 17, 2012

Why is it that when Emma Stone rocks a low-cut scarlet gown at the Globes, it fits perfectly, and she can appear effortless rather …

Tunes Review: Aja interpreted by The Darcys

A review by Matt Holden Aja, The-Darcys

By Mathew Holden, Music Columnist
• February 17, 2012

It’s pretty common to hear of a band recording a cover of someone else’s work. But when a band decides to cover an entire …

The Low Anthem rises up

Rhode Island indie-folk group to open for City and Colour The Low Anthem

By George Woodhouse, Arts Contributor
• February 17, 2012

City and Colour will be returning to the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium for two sold-out shows Feb 20 and 21. But this time, instead of …

Murphy’s law

Grad student's first novel now available at Dal bookstore Murphy is blazing a new path as a writer. Photo by Adele van Wyk

By Erica Eades, Copy Editor/Arts Editor
• February 10, 2012

Michael Murphy doesn’t believe in signs.
So when he found an envelope addressed to a name eerily similar to his own, he did what any …

Beatles Tunes Review

Paul McCartney’s Kisses on the Bottom and Ringo Starr's Ringo 2012 Paul McCartney

By Simcha Walfish, Arts Contributor
• February 10, 2012

It’s not every week that we get a new album from both surviving Beatles.
Well into retirement age, neither Beatle is slowing down their output. …

Tunes Review: Bahamas – Barchords

The album isn’t all optimistic Bahamas - Barchords

By Frances Dorenbaum, Arts Contributor
• February 10, 2012

The first thing I noticed about Afie Jurvanen’s (aka Bahamas) sophomore album, Barchords, was how refreshing simplicity can be. It’s clear from the clever …

Unconventional Valentine’s Day date ideas

No flowers required No flowers required. Photo by Marco Laython

By Hilary Stamper, Arts Contributor
• February 10, 2012

Valentine’s Day is one of those days people either love or hate. I haven’t met too many of the former, and I think that’s …

Valentine’s Day Mixtape

Romance, old-school style Cassette

By Matt Ritchie, Opinions Editor
• February 10, 2012

Nothing says “I love you” like a good mixtape. Of course, I’m not even sure where you can actually buy cassette tapes these days …