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Baroness returns after bus crash with “Purple”

In 2012, a nearly fatal bus accident left Baroness’s future seemingly in shambles. The band has since fully recovered, although not without replacing their bassist and drummer, and for the first time since the accident are releasing a new album, “Purple.” The album’s gorgeous artwork points towards what this LP is about.


Intro to Drama students performed original works as part of their final exams.
A&E

Pirates, cowboys and bears, oh my!

The scene was quintessentially theatrical. One hundred and fifty Intro to Drama students were packed into the lobby of the Ruth Caplin Auditorium, frantically preparing for their final exam—a performance.


A&E

Best television of 2015

2015 was an incredible year in television. As streaming services like Hulu and Amazon continued to expand with their original content, the broadcast networks continued to struggle to find their footing.


Drake's "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" easily makes A&E's top ten list.
A&E

The best albums of 2015

With the semester winding to a close and the holidays rapidly approaching, it’s time to look back on a bountiful year of music.


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Latest Podcast

Dr. Anne Rotich, Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of African American and African Studies, informs us about her J-term course, Swahili Cultures Then and Now, which takes the students across the globe to Kenya. Dr. Rotich discusses the new knowledge and informational experiences students gain from traveling around Kenya, and how she provides opportunities for cultural immersion. She also analyzes the benefits of studying abroad and how students can most insightfully learn about other cultures.