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Zack Fox and Aliyah’s Interlude team up for 2024 Welcome Back concert

October 3, 2024 by Kyra Schimpf

The two artists joined forces with UC Santa Barbara's Associated Students Program Board to officially kick off the 2024-25 school year.
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Summer, according to Artsweek

October 3, 2024 by Artsweek Staff

From Norway to Petaluma, here’s how we spent our summer break.
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Clowning around in the dark: POOCH and reflecting on oneself

September 30, 2024 by Zachery Kramer

POOCH: The Art Full Life of Keith Julius Puccinelli is currently on view at the UC Santa Barbara Art, Design & Architecture Museum.
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Binge vs. week-by-week: How streaming release models can influence success

August 11, 2024 by Lauren Chiou

As the streaming war rages on, platforms have been grappling with the decision of release format — a decision that is inconsistent across providers.
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Artsweek’s 2024 mid-year report

July 19, 2024 by Lauren Chiou

The best movies, shows and albums from 2024 (so far).
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“Mustard Man”: The “post coming-of-age-story” of music, mayhem and maturing

July 16, 2024 by Kyra Schimpf

The independent, student-created film tells a story of rock ‘n’ roll, lifelong family friendships and the kind of chaos that can only happen in your 20s.
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Cage the Elephant at the Santa Barbara Bowl: An electrifying night of iconic hits

July 16, 2024 by Lauren Chiou

With an exciting performance of new and old hits, the concert served as the showcase of the group's iconic and ever-evolving sound.
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“Kinain mo yarn!”: UCSB’s PCN33 cast eats up the stage with cultural showcase “Bahala Na!”

June 27, 2024 by Jasmine Kwan

The Pilipino Cultural Night cast spared no expense in creating a showstopping evening of laughter and celebration, with lively cultural dances and performances.
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AS Program Board presents Jennette McCurdy at Campbell Hall

June 27, 2024 by Lea Vazquez

On May 29, the Associated Students Program Board presented “In Conversation with Jennette McCurdy” as part of their Cultural Arts series to discuss McCurdy's best-selling memoir "I'm Glad My Mom D...
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Women in Media UCSB holds 8th annual spring conference

June 12, 2024 by Lucy Dixon and Mayam Mejia

UC Santa Barbara’s Women in Media organization held its eighth annual spring conference on May 18 and 19 at the Interactive Learning Pavilion.
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In review: Falling for “The Fall Guy”

June 12, 2024 by Kirill Vorobyev

The film offers a unique look into a profession that is often overlooked in modern media — stunt performers.
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Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer”: A haunting depiction of trauma

June 12, 2024 by Ryley Metten

While “Baby Reindeer” doesn’t offer a solution to dealing with the consequences of trauma, it illustrates an accurate portrayal of the effects of trauma and how this can impact an individual’s...
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New Zoot Suits: UCSB presents first annual production of “Zoot Suit”

May 30, 2024 by Mayam Mejia

"Zoot Suit" is an act of remembering and educating audiences about the Chicano identity and history. Bringing the play into Santa Barbara awakened the audiences to the importance of Chicano theater.
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In Review: The UCSB Opera Gala showcased and soared

May 30, 2024 by Zachery Kramer

The UCSB Opera Gala was a splendid performance of repertoire that spanned over time and regions and gave everyone in the theater a true experience of opera at its best.
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