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'Hell or High Water' delivers, but not the expected action film

By Sebastian Wurzrainer | October 18, 2016

 “Hell or High Water” may not be for everyone, but I think that’s honestly for the best.

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Simon Pearce maintains deep ties with Upper Valley, Dartmouth

By Zach Cherian | October 18, 2016

For glassblower Simon Pearce, glassblowing is about the connection between art and place.

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Jazz-mariachi fusion band Troker to perform tomorrow

By Victor Wu | October 14, 2016

Jazz lovers of Dartmouth, clear up your calendars and get ready for a burst of funk, jazz, rock and hip hop this Saturday.

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Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra to perform at Spaulding

By Kaina Chen | October 14, 2016

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, considered one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world, considers themselves to be true classical musicians — it is for this reason that they have never performed a pop concert.

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Music Review: Solange's "A Seat at the Table"

By Long Do | October 14, 2016

“I’m weary of the ways of the world,” Solange sings in her new release “A Seat at the Table.” The album cover, featuring a faded photo of the artist’s face, suggests a dark tone.

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Student spotlight: actress and singer Zahra Ruffin ’17

By Elise Higgins | October 13, 2016

Although Zahra Ruffin ’17 is now an actress, she was introduced to the world of theater through dance.

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Arts explores: Thayer machine shop 3-D printers

By Kripa Shrestha | October 13, 2016

Of the many technologies that have been developed at or gifted to the Thayer School of Engineering Machine Shop, the 3-D printer stands out in the way it attracts students from all disciplines to explore new ideas in design.

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‘Hood on the Road:’ showcasing artwork from east to west

By Betty Kim | October 11, 2016

“Hood on the Road,” one of many initiatives put into place to keep art at the Hood active during the closure period, has been engaging the public with Dartmouth’s 247-year-old collection.

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‘Captain Fantastic:’ thought-provoking or pretentious mess?

By Sebastian Wurzrainer | October 11, 2016

Is “Captain Fantastic” the most intelligent film I’ve seen so far this year, or is it the most painfully pretentious?

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Alumna Q&A: Writer and director Lilian Mehrel ’09

By Kylee Sibilia | October 11, 2016

From working with Google Tilt Brush to creating videos for Vogue to working with the U.S. State Department, Lilian Mehrel ’09 has made huge strides in the arts since she graduated from Dartmouth.

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Alumna Q&A: Deby Guzman-Buchness ’15 makes it in New York

By Kripa Shrestha | October 7, 2016

Deby Xiadani Guzman-Buchness ’15, a neuroscience major and theater minor at Dartmouth, is working her way up the performing arts ladder in New York City.

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The Promise is Hope to perform at The Skinny Pancake tonight

By Kylee Sibilia | October 7, 2016

The Promise is Hope will be performing at The Skinny Pancake tonight.

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Sanborn tea and cookies: the story behind the tradition

By Emma Guo | October 6, 2016

Every afternoon at 4 p.m. in Sanborn Library, the chime of bells momentarily awakens students from their studies, pulling them away from their schoolwork and into the world of tea and cookies. Located next to Baker-Berry Library, Sanborn boasts a vast collection of Oxford editions of English and American authors, as well as couches in small niches and large tables where students can study.

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Student Spotlight: Drayton Harvey '17, dancer and future doctor

By Zach Cherian | October 6, 2016

Although Drayton Harvey ’17 was never a contestant on “Dancing With the Stars,” the popular reality show changed the trajectory of his life.

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Despite lack of support, students continue to aerial silk

By Kripa Shrestha | October 4, 2016

When Cindy Li ’18 entered Dartmouth as a freshman, she was not ready to give up her high school hobby of aerial silks — so she set out to find others who were interested in the obscure mix of acrobatics and dance.

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Upright Citizens Brigade appeals to students with Dartmouth references

By Michaela Ledoux | October 4, 2016

Do you often have trouble figuring out how to fill your Friday night? What about with a show that covers everything from Dartmouth traditions to Dianne Keaton and Tom Brady to mercury-laden shrimp?

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Woody Allen's "Café Society" fails to impress

By Sebastian Wurzrainer | October 4, 2016

When it comes to some filmmakers, I find that while I am able to fully admire their craft and ingenuity, I can never seem to “get on their wavelengths.” Woody Allen is one such filmmaker.

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Q&A with Nate Seymour '12

By Kaina Chen | October 4, 2016

Nate Seymour ’12, who majored in studio arts with a focus in photography and minored in digital arts at Dartmouth, works as a colorist for television and film.

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This month’s music recap: Jepsen, Gaga, Sia and more

By Long Do | September 30, 2016

“Store,” Carly Rae Jepsen, “Emotion Side B” Jepsen is mainly known for her 2011 hit “Call Me Maybe,” but the Canadian pop star has consistently put out great pop music since.

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Martha Redbone to perform 'Bone Hill: the Concert' tonight

By Victor Wu | September 30, 2016

 “How sweet I roam’d from field to field and tasted all the summer’s pride,” Independent Music Award winner Martha Redbone croons in her third studio album “The Garden of Love.” The album sets the words of 19th-century poet William Blake to Appalachian folk music.

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