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Zack Fox Brings Laughs to I.V. Theater Amidst End-of-Quarter Stress

March 10, 2020 by

Zack Fox packed I.V. Theater last Wednesday night at UC Santa Barbara as crowds arrived early and waited excitedly for Fox to bring a pre-dead week treat of laughter.
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“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” Crafts a Smoldering Love Story

March 9, 2020 by

“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” is a poignant, brilliantly realized story about love. But more specifically, it is a beautiful meditation on the memory of love.
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Bad Bunny Does What He Wants On “YHLQMDLG”

March 6, 2020 by

Bad Bunny, who grew up with aspirations to become the Daddy Yankee of his time, has undeniably altered the landscape of the genre with his commitment to stay true to his craft.
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Gauchos Crowd The Hub for Battle of the Bands 2020

March 4, 2020 by

Yung Fuzz, Pretty Cheeky, Closeout and Tastegood all showed up to The Hub last Thursday to prove themselves as worthy contenders among the long list of other prestigious bands in town.
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The Consequences of Pursuing Art: “Miss Anthropocene” by Grimes

March 3, 2020 by

In “Miss Anthropocene,” Grimes explores the consequences of the pursuit of art by personifying her self-destructive tendencies.
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Poet Claudia Rankine Talks Race and Creativity at Corwin Pavilion

March 3, 2020 by

Recently, poet, author and editor Claudia Rankine brought her insights on the relationship between creativity and racial projects to a discussion at UCSB's Corwin Pavilion.
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Tracks of the Month: February 2020

March 1, 2020 by

The best tracks to come out of February 2020!
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In Review: “Man Alive!” by King Krule

March 1, 2020 by

British underground indie idol King Krule delivers “Man Alive!”: an unfiltered album raw with depression and disillusionment.
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In Review: “The Slow Rush” by Tame Impala

February 21, 2020 by

After a handful of singles sprinkled throughout the months leading up to its release, “The Slow Rush”  has finally arrived.
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Theater and Dance Brings a Thrilling Performance of “Hookman” to Performing Arts Theater

February 21, 2020 by

This past weekend, the UC Santa Barbara Department of Theater and Dance gave an exciting performance of “Hookman,” bringing the 2012 slasher comedy to life in the Performing Arts Theater.
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A 17-Track Love Letter: “Changes” by Justin Bieber

February 19, 2020 by

“Changes” shows off an incredibly mature and refined sound never before heard from the pop megastar.
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“To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You”: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

February 19, 2020 by

I fittingly watched the movie in my bed on Valentine’s Day, hopeful that it would live up to the book’s rollercoaster of emotions. 
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In Review: “Horse Girl”

February 14, 2020 by

“Horse Girl,” a new Netflix 2020 drama, is something very different and unexpected.
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Need Some Songs To Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day Plans? We’ve Got You Covered

February 13, 2020 by

Looking for a carefully crafted Valentine’s Day playlist filled with all kinds of love songs? Well, look no further!
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Shrunken Heads Production Brings a Stunning Performance of “Mamma Mia!” to UC Santa Barbara

February 13, 2020 by

The Shrunken Heads Production Company performed “Mamma Mia!” this past weekend in the Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, bringing a showstopper performance of the 1999 British musical.
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