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In Review: “Women in Music Pt. III” by HAIM

June 30, 2020 by

The Haim sisters had to travel through darkness to create this record, but on the other side was a tunnel of light you can hear through the quality production.
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In Review: Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods”

June 23, 2020 by

“Da 5 Bloods” deals with emotional trauma caused because of the war, trust issues, complex relationships with fathers and the never-ending injustices experienced by Black people in America.
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In Review: “8:46” by Dave Chappelle

June 20, 2020 by

The special comes in the wake of nationwide and worldwide protests denouncing the murder of George Floyd and police brutality and systemic racism against Black Americans as a whole.
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“The King of Staten Island” Is Exactly What You Think It Is

June 17, 2020 by

In true Davidson fashion, “The King of Staten Island” tackles serious issues with abrasive sarcasm and laugh-out-loud one-liners.
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Welcome to “Chromatica”: Lady Gaga Returns to Her Pop Homeland

June 3, 2020 by

This dance-central album might just provide enough refuge with a bedroom dance party to make us forget we can’t listen to this music at a real party.
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A.S. Program Board Presents: Ask Ari Aster

June 1, 2020 by

This event was any movie lover’s dream as students were able to pick Aster’s brilliant mind and learn more about the film industry.
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Dance in the Age of COVID-19

May 29, 2020 by

For UC Santa Barbara’s dance majors, virtual classes are uncharted territory and have left many of them struggling to find their footing.
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Carly Rae Jepsen Releases New Refined “Dedicated Side B” Quarantine Album

May 26, 2020 by

Even though there are overlapping themes in other Jepsen songs and the material isn’t exactly new, there are still some gems in this album that represent the best of her discography.
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Keeping Afloat With SadGirl

May 24, 2020 by

As part of the Associated Students (A.S.) Program Board’s “Live on the Rise” series, the Los Angeles band SadGirl performed and answered questions on a Zoom livestream this past Wednesday night.
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Flamethrowers and Flashing Tits: What More Could You Want From a David Dobrik Event?

May 23, 2020 by

The king of YouTube himself, David Dobrik, made a virtual appearance on Zoom for an event held exclusively for Gauchos.
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“Survivor: 40” Review: An All-Winner Cast Creates a Winning Season

May 19, 2020 by

This season provided memorable moments, funny interactions and great gameplay to go with a fantastic cast.
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Steve Aoki Brings the (Virtual) Rave to You

May 19, 2020 by

Isla Vista’s favorite DJ, Steve Aoki, brought the rave to everyone’s living rooms this past Sunday night for a one-and-a-half-hour-long live set streamed straight from his Las Vegas mansion. 
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Creating a New Home: “Unorthodox” Review

May 12, 2020 by

This revolutionary and unapologetically unique show remains relatively obscure, and even more than a month after its release it is still deprived of the popular buzz it deserves.
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“Never Have I Ever”: Mindy Kaling’s New Series on Netflix

May 11, 2020 by

While “Never Have I Ever” may sound like an otherwise banal and dry teen show from the name, the show presents so much more for the representation of women of color in television.
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Lil Paint-y With Lil Yachty

May 10, 2020 by

No Zoom class will ever be quite as entertaining, or maybe even as educational, as this past Friday night’s Yachty art expo.
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