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Starcraft 2: Coming soon following beta

April 29, 2010 Features
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Written by: David Entin In the same vein that chess would be considered a sport, Starcraft must also fit the mold, although it had the good decency to amend its title to E-Sport. And the title is not one loosely earned; now 12 years after release, it still sees massive player volume at all hours [...]

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The Glister: A nightmarishly brilliant experience

April 22, 2010 Features

Written by: Lauren Valerio What does one think of when they hear the term “murder mystery?” Typically, a cynical and visceral reaction comes to mind, and it appears ineffable to imagine how such a topic could be transformed into a transcending literary masterpiece. The Glister, John Burnside’s newest fiction novel, is a novel written to [...]

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Fashion consultants offer career advice

April 22, 2010 Features

Written by: Alanna McGuiggan Four individuals involved in various aspects of the fashion industry partook in a career panel at Bentley on Thursday, April 8. Sponsored by the Bentley Fashion Consultants, this panel showed students that it is in fact possible to combine fashion with a business career. One of the four panelists involved in [...]

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Almost, Maine shows audience the very essence of love

April 15, 2010 Features

Written by: Jon McColgan Is dinner and a movie your typical Saturday night mantra whentaking out your significant other? Sick and tired of ordering in and watching the damn game? Wallet a little light these days? There’s a prescription for your ailment right here on campus, playing all weekend in Koumantzelis. APO’s newest production, Almost, [...]

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Underground music is worth a listen

April 15, 2010 Features
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Written by: Brandon Schug Indie music is no longer as independent as it once was. It has lost its hipster charm. And, if you’re like me, this might make many of you descend into increasingly more alternative genres – BUT WAIT! Don’t forget your first love! Here are three bands whose music is most decidedly [...]

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Speaking with Mario Batali: Italian chef extraordinaire

April 15, 2010 Features

Written by: Kimera Rosen When you hear the name Mario Batali, a few images may come to mind: orange crocs, red hair, and amazing Italian cuisine. I had the opportunity to dig a little deeper into what defines this acclaimed chef, author, and TV personality. I also had the chance to ask about Mario’s newest [...]

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With summer around the corner, don’t miss these concerts

April 8, 2010 Features

Written by: Ian Markowitz With Ludacris and Jay Sean performing at Bentley for Spring Day in a few short weeks, now would be a good time to figure out which musical artists you plan to see this summer. Rather than list the big bands that you undoubtedly know are coming, namely Dave Matthews Band and [...]

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It’s time to shake that weight away

April 8, 2010 Features
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Written by: David Entin At first glance, the phallic appearance and functionality of the Shake Weight may be off-putting to the average user. It is single handedly the most absurdly parody-prepped exercise tool on the market today, and all of the different routines make you look absurd. But the physics should be sound, and upon [...]

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Underground music spotlight

March 28, 2010 Features

Written by: Brandon Schug I don’t know if you’ve heard, but there’s plenty of good music that isn’t on the radio. Here are three bands with enough talent to make it big who are currently flying under the radar. Have a listen; there’s something here for everyone. Skybox (Indie-Pop) Throw David Bowie, MGMT, and The [...]

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Repo Men: A cliché disappointment

March 28, 2010 Features

Written by: Ian Markowitz In Repo Men, when customers fall 90 days behind on the payments for their artiforgs, as they are likely to do with a body part which costs $600,000, Remy (Jude Law) and Jake (Forrest Whitaker) are sent by their company, The Union, to go repossess the organs overdue for payment. Repo [...]

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Some more Webfinds to keep you busy in a boring lecture

March 28, 2010 Features

Written by: Ian Markowitz Every month, dozens of new web startups enter the scene, offering everything from phone service to the latest and greatest Twitter integration. Below are some new startups which will help you do everything from branding yourself on the Web, to developing a phone system for a startup of your own, to [...]

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Pictures at an Exhibition: Intriguing novel about post-World War II

March 18, 2010 Features

Written by: Lauren Valerio Ah, Paris. One of the world’s known venues for a culture immersed in art and pathos. Yet when one thinks of such a culture, it is difficult to envision it amid a German Nazi backdrop circa the early 1940s. How can art and emotion survive such turmoil? Sara Houghteling’s newest novel, [...]

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