Arts

'Wilder' makes valiant effort as modern 'Animal House'

By Jeremy Skog | April 15, 2002

"Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive." This message, given to Van Wilder by one of his old partying buddies, the Pulitzer Prize-winning former student journalist whose best student piece was "Light Beer vs.

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Indonesian history course provides unique experience for all

By Nina Edelman | April 15, 2002

Rare instruments and visiting Javanese artist highlight new Asian and Middle-Eastern Studies class

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Fourth-annual Gospel Fest is slated to be a big success

By Davey Archwamety | April 12, 2002

Collegiate gospel choirs will display their talents as part of Tucker Foundation celebration

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Neil Young's new album lacks passion and conviction

By Leigh Gerson | April 12, 2002

On Neil Young's latest album, "Are You Passionate?" the artist does not live up to the reputation that he had built for himself in the sixties.

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All-Stars provide eclectic mix for Spaulding crowd

By Mark Sweeney | April 11, 2002

From the beginning of their concert in Spaulding "this calls for the old Billy Baroo" Auditorium on Tuesday night, it was clear that the Bang on a Can All-Stars was a unique musical entity.

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Arts

'Crimes' is low on originality

By Peter Jenks | April 10, 2002

Lately in Hollywood, originality seems to be a key component in a film's popularity. Whether it is the idea, screenplay, script or the acting in a movie, what audiences really want to see is something they haven't seen before.

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Arts

Hip-hop week provides insight

By Matt Hamilton | April 9, 2002

"Who can tell me what a player is?" asked Dr. Tricia Rose during her lecture, "The State of Hip-Hop," which she gave in Dartmouth Hall last Thursday.

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All-Stars are sure to make a bang

By Leigh Gerson | April 9, 2002

Tonight the Hop will come alive with the eclectic music of the Bang on a Can All-Stars. At 8 p.m.

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Lepage goes to 'the far side' with new media production

By Christopher McMullen-Laird | April 8, 2002

All elements of the show -- except the people -- fit into rolling wooden crates labeled in white spray paint: "Ex Machina." The multimedia production, "The Far Side of the Moon" played to a young audience this weekend.

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Director Craven does not lose footing with 'Trembled'

By Sam Lederer | April 8, 2002

All too often, directors of Vietnam and war-genre movies only focus on the military aspect of the conflict.

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Arts

The Dead reinvent Dylan on CD

By Leigh Gerson | April 4, 2002

Bob Dylan and The Grateful Dead emerged in the early '60s with two distinct sounds, two styles, with a common love of music.

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Arts

'Smoochy' is death for viewers

By Peter Jenks | April 3, 2002

"Death to Smoochy" is probably the worst film of the year so far. Perhaps the only dilemma this film presents is whether the idea behind the movie or the execution of that idea is worse.

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AREA exhibit asks: What is art?

By Kaitlin Bell | April 2, 2002

There are 550 pieces of white computer paper taped to the northeast wall of the Top of the Hop. They are arranged in an unobtrusive rectangle, and they do not seem to catch the attention of the few dozen students studying there on a quiet Saturday afternoon. However plain their appearance, though, these papers comprise AREA's latest art exhibition.

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Arts

Marin's movements impress, emotions disappoint

By Kelly Swartz | April 1, 2002

Maguy Marin presented her unique choreography to audiences Friday and Saturday night

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Buffett goes to the far side on CD

By Leigh Gerson | March 29, 2002

Jimmy Buffett's 33rd album, "Far Side of the World," marks a tremendous growth with a step away from the phantom of cheeseburgers and margaritas, beaches and bikinis.

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Psychedelic rock poster exhibit to set viewers free

By Chelsea Nilsson | March 28, 2002

In the late 1960s, the reverberating spirit of the hippie movement blossomed outward from the intersection of the San Francisco streets Haight and Ashbury, full to the brim with rock and roll, "free love," experimental drug use and psychedelic art. Organized by the San Diego Museum of Art and drawing largely from the private collection of Paul Prince, the Hood Museum's captivating exhibit, "High Society: Psychedelic Rock Posters of Haight-Ashbury," is sure to please all viewers.

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Arts

'The Bachelor' is no one's dog

By David Jain | March 27, 2002

ABC's new reality show offers viewers an exciting escape

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'Ice Age' warms into family flick

By Mark Sweeney | March 27, 2002

New animated film provides viewers with fun for all ages

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Arts

Jazz quartet Soulive looks to the future with 'Next'

By Sam Lederer | March 26, 2002

Musicians have been trying for years to reach the pinnacle of artistic expression: a style of music that cannot be confined to one musical genre.

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Washington makes Oscar history

By Nina Edelman | March 26, 2002

Newcomers highlight 74th-annual Academy Awards in L.A.

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