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Making art on Grounds

Although tableau often likes to cover major films, productions and other artistic events, we also enjoy reminding the University that we have some very talented artists within our smaller community.


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In his debut novel, Things We Didn't See Coming, Steven Amsterdam presents his unnamed narrator through nine short stories, each highlighting important events and turning points in his life.


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All the Right

News of The Strokes' first album in five years was no doubt music to fans' ears, and lovers of the first three Strokes albums will not be disappointed by Angles, the group's latest effort.


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Fans of Quill Award winner Patrick Rothfuss' first work, The Name of the Wind, which received a number of positive reviews when it was published in 2007, eagerly have awaited the recent release of The Wise Man's Fear.


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Critic darling

At the end of last semester, I made a discovery that changed the way I spent my study breaks for finals: NBC's brilliant comedy 30 Rock.


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Bloodroot by debut author Amy Greene tells the story of the families that live on Bloodroot Mountain, following them from their insouciant youth to their inevitably tragic end.


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Next to the fame of Tennessee Williams classics such as The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Summer and Smoke seems like the obscure brother of the family: the one who stayed home when everyone else went to Hollywood.


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Get up and dance to

My obsession with Ministry of Sound began in March 2007, when I received a mix CD released from the London-based dance music record label, which releases an annual album that selects the best dance tracks of the year.


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Almost

They may come from a land down under, but things are certainly looking up for electropop quintet The Naked and Famous, quite arguably the best thing to come out of New Zealand since The Lord of the Rings movies.


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Rango doesn't take the reigns

Capturing the nation's attention with the Pirates of the Caribbean series, Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski seemed like the perfect duo to tackle a quirky, animated western.


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Much praise has been heaped on Modern Family from critics and viewers alike, and for good reason: Family is without a doubt one of the funniest shows on television.

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The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.