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Six Songs That Will Scare Your Parents This Halloween

Here are some of the best songs for you to blast on your speaker to give your parents a good fright this Halloween.
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DJ Mustard, Leikeli47 and Kenny Beats Ignite HalloWeekend at the UCSB Thunderdome

Last weekend, Associated Students Program Board hosted the fifth annual Delirium concert in which DJ Mustard headlined and gave Gauchos an unforgettable night of music at the Thunderdome.
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Artsweek Highlights: TV’s Best Halloween Specials

While of course there are several classic horror films to indulge in during Halloween, Artsweek instead presents you with a carefully curated list of some of TV’s best takes on this costumed, candy-...
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Hozier Takes the Santa Barbara Bowl to Church

The genre of Hozier’s work is categorized as blues, indie rock, soul and contemporary R&B, but more importantly his music is simply the kind you want to sing along to.
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In Photos | Hozier at The Santa Barbara Bowl

This past Thursday, Hozier graced the Santa Barbara Bowl in support of his latest album, Wasteland, Baby!, in front of a capacity crowd. This was his second performance at the venue, with the first b...
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Adult Swim Festival to Hit L.A. This November

After its initial debut last year, the Adult Swim Festival is back for lovers of music and comedy alike with its diverse lineup of both musical artists and comedians. Held by the television network Ad...
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Local I.V. Musicians Come Together for Surf Team Fundraiser

The fundraiser was held at a house on Segovia Road, where members of the surf team, their friends and anyone else who wanted to join came together to listen to five talented local bands and musicians ...
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Trevor Wallace Draws a Packed House to Embarcadero Hall

For someone who’s never attended UC Santa Barbara, there is no one who fits the epitome of Isla Vista quite like Trevor Wallace. 
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Director Hao Wu Accompanies Documentary Screening at Pollock Theater

Recently, UC Santa Barbara’s Pollock Theater screened “People’s Republic of Desire,” a documentary that presents an alternate perspective of China’s livestreaming universe. 
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In Review: “El Camino”

“El Camino,” the long-awaited follow-up movie to the hit series “Breaking Bad” is finally here.
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In Photos | Roy Blair in The Hub

Last Friday night, singer Roy Blair gave Gauchos an uplifting end to Week 2 with a show full of passion, excitement and dreamy pop songs to sing and dance along to.
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In Review: Todd Phillips’ Controversial ‘Joker’

Terrifying, devastating and ultimately stunning, “Joker” will probably leave you speechless in the theater seat.
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Chanel Miller Stands Up to Sexual Assault With New Book

With her recent book release "Know My Name," UC Santa Barbara alumna Chanel Miller gives readers a personal insight into what it was like experiencing sexual assault and the turmoil that followed.
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The Significance of “Industry Plants” in the Music Community

Coined by the hip-hop community, "industry plant" is most often used to undermine an artist as being nothing more than a pawn in a record label’s quest for industry domination.
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In Photos | Welcome Back Concert with YBN Nahmir and Vincent

Trap star YBN Nahmir electrified Storke Plaza last weekend, welcoming Gauchos back to campus with an evening of flashing lights, rap and opportunities for students to dance on stage.
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