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Surfer Blood's latest album serves as a tribute to late founding member.
A&E

Sunny rock for winter weather

Adopting darker lyrics and instrumental experimentation, “Snowdonia” exemplifies the classic appeal of Surfer Blood’s sound while introducing a welcome, matured approach to its execution.


Lady Gaga performed adequately, if not superbly at this year's Super Bowl halftime show.
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Lady Gaga jumps off edge

Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show was surprisingly palatable, especially given the rumors that she would deliver a “definitive” statement on politics.


"The Sounds and Silences of Black Girlhood" serves as a tribute to the inherent resistance of young black women.
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Small but mighty

The subtle exclamation of “The Sounds and Silences of Black Girlhood” — a mini-exhibit in the Special Collections Library — exists as an undeniable reminder of the inherent resistance black women express from a young age.


Junot Díaz gives an unconventional yet inspiring speech to a crowd in Newcomb.
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Junot Díaz gives a brief, wondrous speech

Nearly every question directed at Díaz involved writing or art, and the author had a lot to say on both topics. “We’re not here to make friends,” he said, referring to the role of writers.


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Since the Contemplative Commons opening April 4, the building has hosted events for the University community. Sam Cole, Commons’ Assistant Director of Student Engagement, discusses how the Contemplative Sciences Center is molding itself to meet students’ needs and provide a wide range of opportunities for students to discover contemplative practices that can help them thrive at the University.