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ASPB closes out the quarter strong with “Emergency Intercom Live!”

Consisting of duo Enya Umanzor and Drew Phillips, Emergency Intercom is a comedy podcast that covers an array of topics, from pop-culture to internet memes, along with amusing personal stories. 
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Remembering Dave from the Grave: KCSB Super Listener

The Graveman, Dave from the Grave, David Schoof was an avid KCSB fanst. A music fan through and through, he passed away in early 2023, but his KCSB legacy (as a true radio listener) lives on.
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“All the Light We Cannot See” in review: A swing and a miss

The television adaptation of Anthony Doerr's 2014 novel falls flat in comparison to its original source material.
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Julia Fox goes “Down the Drain” and into Wonderland

Julia Fox's "Down The Drain" memoir is a meditation on Fox’s life experience riddled with poverty, drug addiction, abuse, grief and most of all, resilience.
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“Hay Fever” provides a weekend of comedy and drama in UCSB’s Performing Arts Theater

UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Theater and Dance put on their annual fall play in the form of “Hay Fever,” a show about the Bliss Family, an incredibly eccentric and theatrical family in the 1...
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Conversations with a 20-something: @liam.oce on content creation and virality

Fifth-year Liam Ereneta has captured the hearts of 20-somethings through his viral TikTok video series, "This week in 20-something-hood."
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“Five Nights at Freddy’s?” More like two hours of mediocrity

After eight years in the making, the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” film finally made it to the silver screen on Oct. 27.
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Sampha opens up his spirit on “Lahai”

After a six-year hiatus following his last record, R&B pioneer Sampha returned with “Lahai” on Oct. 20 – a short but sweet LP that more than justifies its wait. 
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Celebrating National Drummer Day with Joel Vliestra

National Drummer Day takes place every year on Nov. 15, making it the perfect time to talk about why there is more to the art of drumming than meets the untrained ear.  
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UCSB sororities take an unconventional spin on sisterhoods

Two UC Santa Barbara sororities, Gamma Phi Beta (GPhi) and Alpha Chi Omega (AXO) have hosted what they coin unconventional sisterhoods at Seventh Dimension Dance.
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“For the Girls:” Kristin Chenoweth on fire (literally)

American actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth graced The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara with a stunning cabaret-style show titled “For the Girls” on Nov. 5, 2023.
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In review: Kevin Abstract’s third solo album “Blanket”

Released on Nov. 3, “Blanket,” Kevin’s Abstract’s third solo studio album showcases the artist’s versatility and boldness.
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“1989 (Taylor’s Version):” Swift never goes out of style

Exactly nine years after the original release of "1989" in 2014, Taylor Swift did the same thing. Except this time, the album belongs to her. It’s “Taylor’s Version.”
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Bidding farewell to the Beatles with last song “Now and Then”

Regarded as the last song all four Beatles will be credited with, “Now And Then” marks the closing chapter of arguably the greatest rock band of all time.
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(G)I-DLE debuts English EP “HEAT” in collaboration with 88rising

(G)I-DLE’s EP, “HEAT” may be a bit unconventional, however, it offers a variety of genres and topics so that all listeners can find at least one song that can suit their tastes.
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