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Review: Milky Chance’s Sadnecessary

Review: Milky Chance’s Sadnecessary

Abraham Deleon, Design Editor February 10, 2015

After releasing their first single “Stolen Dance,” the German pair Milky Chance released their debut album Sadnecessary one year after they had originally released it in Germany. The duo is easily...

Review: Mockingjay, Part 1

Amy Pham, Print Managing Editor December 18, 2014

The third installment of the "Hunger Games" series: "Mockingjay" Part 1, depicted the beginning of a rebellion forming amongst those against the Capital, with the majority of the movie focusing on Katniss...

Album Review: Pentatonix, ‘That’s Christmas to Me’

Connie Ho, Online Managing Editor December 18, 2014

The holiday season is the perfect time of the year to pop in a CD and listen to joyful, festive music. Pentatonix, an American a cappella group consisting of five members, released their new holiday album,...

Album review: Ariana Grande, ‘My Everything’

Amy Pham, Print Managing Editor November 10, 2014

She’s got one less problem without you, and you, and you, because she’s been racking up sales since the release of her second studio album,"My Everything" on Aug. 22. Ariana Grande is back with her...

Album review: BANKS,’Goddess’

Amy Pham, Print Managing Editor November 10, 2014

BANKS’ debut album “Goddess” debuted on Sept. 5 as a hosh posh of both heavily-modified, studio produced beats and natural-sounding acoustic guitar and piano. BANKS’ instrumental-prevalent style,...

“The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug” Review

Lynne Diaz, photographer December 15, 2013

For director Peter Jackson, releasing a film with a such a big fanbase wouldn't be a first. From the author J.R.R Tolkien, "The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug" was released Dec. 13 to many awaiting fans....

“Catching Fire” movie review

Anahi Castro December 1, 2013

“Catching Fire” is the second installment of the Hunger Games trilogy. In the first movie, “The Hunger Games,” the post-apocalyptic North America is transformed into Panem accounting with 12 districts....

ARTPOP review

Abraham Deleon November 26, 2013

Review: Lady Gaga’s ARTPOP After selling three successful albums, releasing 13 platinum singles over five years, and going on a three worldwide tours for each album, Lady Gaga returns with her next...

Cookies ‘n crean ice cream pops recipe

Elise Coleman May 23, 2013

You will need: Popsicle sticks Small paper cups Oreo cookies Cookies n’ cream ice cream Small bowl Steps: Crush a couple of cookies in the bowl until they are crumbs Fill small cups...

Book Review: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Maleny Martinez May 4, 2013

               The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky is a coming-of-age bestseller book of 2012. Although the book has recently become well know, it was released in 1999.                ...

Tegan and Sara concert review

Tegan and Sara concert review

December 13, 2012

      Tegan and Sara, a twin duo Indie band, performed live at the AT&T Performing Art Center in downtown Dallas on Oct. 11. They performed their new songs on the upcoming album, Heartthrob,...

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