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Review: “Pachinko” brilliantly blurs the lines between past and present

By Shaphnah Mckenzie | May 5, 2022

The show memorializes the lasting effect of Japanese colonialism on Koreans by depicting stories of trauma and healing.

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Student Spotlight: Eduardo Hernandez ’22's short film inspired by Dartmouth filmmaking community

By Alexandra Surprenant | May 3, 2022

Created for his senior thesis, the film highlights the beauty of life by exploring unexpected romantic connections. 

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Trends: How marijuana has influenced modern music

By Joe Daher | April 28, 2022

Despite the negative connotations, marijuana has been a part of the creative process for many musical geniuses because of its function as a psycho-acoustic enhancer.

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Trends: How Olivia Rodrigo has gained her immense success

By Jade Haakonsen | April 28, 2022

The songwriter’s nostalgic self-expression, authentic storytelling and feminist influence epitomizes a competitive and alternative way to market a debut album.

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Student Spotlight: Booth brings DJing to campus events

By Veronica Winham | April 28, 2022

By branching out to different venues, the DJ collective has grown tremendously, providing a space for artists to explore music and intersecting styles.

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Review: Lizzy McAlpine’s second album elevates her previous narrative work

By Elle Muller | April 26, 2022

“five seconds flat” builds upon raw lyricism and extends her storytelling through a longer exploration of heartbreak.

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Northern Stage’s production of ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ embodies Upper Valley’s love of musical theater

By Armita Mirkarimi | April 26, 2022

The White River Junction-based theater company featured Dartmouth students and faculty both on and off stage.

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With a few missteps, ‘It’s Almost Dry’ is Pusha T’s musical victory lap

By John Renda | April 26, 2022

The album capitalizes on its renowned producers to combine powerful lyrics with versatile sound.

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Fashion on TikTok: Self-expression gone sponsored

By Alexandra Surprenant | April 21, 2022

Though it started as a platform that encouraged experimentation, TikTok’s fashion content has been taken over by corporate driven “microtrends.”

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Battle of the Bands determines Green Key opener

By Mia Nelson | April 21, 2022

Competition and collaboration were embraced when seven campus bands came together to perform short sets, with attendees voting for their favorites at the end.

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Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones gives Hop audience a “punch in the gut”

By Jessica Sun Li | April 19, 2022

Hannah-Jones and Dartmouth faculty addressed America’s history of racism and also issued a warning about the fragility of American democracy.

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Review: Syd’s 'Broken Hearts Club' lacks her usual unique identity

By John Renda | April 14, 2022

While Syd cultivates a constantly chill atmosphere on her second album, it lacks the substance of her previous release.

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Author Torrey Peters GR’13 shares about gender and relationships at Visibility:2022 event

By Gianna Totani | April 14, 2022

Peters, author of the novel 'Detransition, Baby,' sparks a conversation about her best-selling book and her own experiences as a trans woman at Dartmouth. 

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64th Annual Grammy Awards bore with uncreative nominations

By Jack Hargrove | April 12, 2022

Bland choices continue to make the Grammys the least interesting award show of the season.

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Hood Museum redefines 'American' art in day of public panels and conversation with scholars

By Armita Mirkarimi | April 12, 2022

Extending from the exhibition, “This Land: American Engagement with the Natural World,” public discussions centered around the complicated histories of the Americas and curation practices.

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Student Spotlight: Read Receipts energized by change

By Joe Daher | April 7, 2022

Bringing together musicians from diverse backgrounds, the student band has created a unique, joyful sound passed down with each new generation of members.

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Review: “It Ends With Us” is heart-wrenching in the best way possible

By Valeria Pereira Quintero | April 7, 2022

Hoover’s novel gained popularity through BookTok, introducing a conversation about relationship abuse for young adults.

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Big Time Rush capitalizes on nostalgia with their return

By Shaphnah Mckenzie | April 5, 2022

The boy band’s comeback is just in time to take advantage of the explosion of nostalgia spread by social media and quarantine.

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The SITI Company celebrates the collaborative nature of theater at the Hopkins Center

By Mei Xu | April 5, 2022

The revival of the company’s 1993 performance “The Medium” explores technology's effect on humankind.

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Student Spotlight: Singer-Songwriter Christian Beck ’24 goes to Hollywood on ‘American Idol’

By Maeve Fairbanks | April 5, 2022

Producers discovered Beck, who started songwriting during the pandemic, on TikTok.

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