Author Archives: ANDREA ALDANA

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THE HORRORS: SKYING

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With a range of slow, synthesized vocals to faster-paced, arguably jovial tracks, Skying represents a newfound maturity in the band’s sound without digressing too far from the 80’s punk genre it’s known for. Continue reading

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SPRING MUSIC: LOST IN THE TREES

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Though the album speaks of the afterlife and the passing of a loved one, the band’s sound—a blend of orchestral instruments and indie folk—is not morbid, yet hauntingly beautiful. Continue reading

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TRAYVON MARTIN: A RECAP AND LOOK INTO MEDIA COVERAGE

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Today marks exactly one month since Trayvon Martin was shot and killed. Continue reading

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THE RETURN OF R&B

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R&B has always kind of been my jam. The new year has brought impressive new artists, and these two anticipated spring album releases, dropping tomorrow, are sure to keep up the momentum. Continue reading

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DIG THAT: LIKE CRAZY

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While the premise for the story is good—ya know, the whole tortured lovers forced to be apart thing—you kind of just want to yell at her for not thinking of any other option first. Continue reading

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STUDENTS AGAINST T CUTS RALLY TODAY

Various activist groups will ride the T into Copley station today, Feb. 13, in a rally against MBTA fare proposals preceding a public hearing at 6 p.m. at the Boston Public Library. Continue reading

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EXIT POLL: TYLER AND SAM, ON A SAD MONDAY AFTER THE SUPERBOWL :(

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Sam: I don’t know why people who are offered amazing opportunities like being on stage in front of the whole country—who was it? M.I.A?—have to embarrass themselves and the network by flipping off the camera. It’s like, c’mon. There are families watching. Don’t flash your nips or flip off the camera. Continue reading

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EXIT POLL: ANDREW, ON A SAD MONDAY AFTER THE SUPERBOWL :(

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On Chrysler’s Clint Eastwood halftime commercial: “It was like serious and effective.” On Madonna halftime show: “It was actually like, pretty entertaining actually.” CAN’T GET MUCH MORE DESCRIPTIVE THAN THIS GUY! WHADDUP, BRO? Continue reading

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BEHIND THE SCENES: DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS

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In anticipation of the organization’s new book, Doctors without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontiéres (MSF) hosted a panel discussion at the Boston Public Library last Wednesday night about the dilemmas faced by humanitarian groups in negotiating access to areas of crisis. Continue reading

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T RIDERS SAY NO MBTA PROPOSALS

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In the meantime, word comes down today they are cutting all their liquor ad dollars out of the budget. How come nothing makes any sense anymore? Continue reading

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MEET ELLE VARNER

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Anyway, dudes, I’m obsessed. If this mixtape is any sign of what her album is going to be like, it’s about to be f*cking ridiculous. Continue reading