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THIS IS US -- Pictured: "This Is Us" Key Art -- (Photo by: NBCUniversal)
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This is “This is Us,” unfortunately

There is an audience for a show like “This is Us.” They’re the type who cry during Nicholas Sparks movies. Honestly, they’re probably buying premiere tickets in advance for every single Nicholas Sparks movie.


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The pretty good place

Within the first 10 seconds of “The Good Place,” main character Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell) reads this message: “Welcome! Everything is fine.” It’s a message that rings incredibly true to the quality of the show itself.


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​“Big Mess” should be cleaned up

Alternative rock band Grouplove, famous for its 2011 hit “Tongue Tied,” recently dropped the album “Big Mess,” a compilation of 11 tracks about love, loss and pursuing the true meaning of life.


With powerful vibes and mesmerizing lights, Flume put on an impressive performance
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​Flume rocks the Pavilion

Rarely would so many people make the trip to the Downtown Mall on a Sunday night just to see a concert, but with Flume in town it seemed necessary.


"Victorious Secret" currently can be viewed in Campbell Hall
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​Revealing the “Victorious Secret”

Lorenz wanted to celebrate and highlight the accomplishments of female athletes who lived over 2,000 years ago. This led to the creation of “Victorious Secret,” a mosaic installation which now hangs in Campbell Hall.


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“You’re the Worst” is back and meaner than ever

Although technically considered a romantic comedy, “You’re the Worst” is doing everything it can to dismantle the clichés of the genre it occupies, mainly by exploring the very real flaws of its main characters — Gretchen Cutler (Aya Cash) and Jimmy Shive-Overly (Chris Geere).


This is the second year Arts Grounds Day has taken place.
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​Second Arts Grounds Day a success

Now in its second year, the event has gained much attention from students. Free stickers, posters and one-on-one conversations with professors were just some of the benefits of attending this fun and energetic event.

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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.