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Arts & Entertainment

Synesthesia: "The O.C."

If you ask me about “The O.C.,” I will, with unabashed enthusiasm, explain to you that it’s one of the most important television shows ever to air.  There’s a number of reasons I hold this opinion, but a relatively important one is that the soapy and dramatic lives of Orange County residents Ryan Atwood, Seth Cohen, Marissa Cooper and Summer Roberts are soundtracked with astonishing precision.

by CASSANDRA KYRIAZIS

Shock Absorber: Celebrity Culture

On why I don’t want to be a professional rapper anymore. On November 1, @DonaldGlover tweeted: “found some speakers.

by MICHAEL SCOGNAMIGLIO

Throwback Thursday: 11.7.2013



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Artist Profile: Bonnie Arbittier

Name and Year: Bonnie Arbittier, C’14 Hometown: York, PA Major: Fine Arts (French Minor) Website: www.cargocollective.com/bonniearbittier Street: When did you first pick up a camera?

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10 Quintessential Lou Reed Tracks

Sex, drugs and some remarkable rock ‘n’ roll.

by CAROLINE MARQUES

Review: “Diana”

“Diana” covers the last three years of Princess Diana’s (Naomi Watts) life, and focuses mainly on her love affair with heart surgeon Hasnat Kahn (Naveen Andrews). Walking into the theatre with high hopes and expectations, I was sorely disappointed.

by MORGAN PEARLMAN

Review: "Small Sound"—Tennis

Tennis, like its namesake game, is easy to follow. Any release by the gentle pop group tends to hinge upon relatively simple vocal harmonies and twee lyrics marred by a twinge of longing.

by ALEX HOSENBALL

DIY: Penn T-Shirt Pennant

Homecoming weekend may be the only football game you attend this year. Muster up some spirit to make it count. You'll need: 1.

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Music's Guide to Homecoming

If you’re studying: “Easy” by Real Estate You know you’re screwed for that midterm, but at least you can pretend you aren’t.

by LUCY HOVANISYAN

Rappers Who Aren't Straight Guys

So we freaked because Chance the Rapper came to our frat parties last weekend, but he fits the profile of most rappers: straight, dude. Here’s a partial list of some sick rappers who don’t fit the typical bill.

by EMILY GRABLUTZ

Performing Arts in the House: Interview with Laurie McCall

As director of the Platt Student Performing Arts House, Laurie McCall juggles the 44 comedy, spoken word, dance, theatre and music groups on campus- in addition to coordinating PennQuest.

by JORDAN RODNIZKI

Review: "The Marshall Mathers LP 2"—Eminem

Most Eminem fans were skeptical, especially given his last effort, when they heard that his new album was going to be titled “The Marshall Mathers LP 2.” His last full–length album, “Recovery,” was filled with a lot of shouting, cringe–worthy punchlines and collaborations with people he would’ve joked about killing in his golden age.

by MARK PARASKEVAS

Review: "Moon Landing"—James Blunt

When English–born artist James Blunt released his first single, “You’re Beautiful,” in the U.S.

by MARYCATE MUSCHETT

B–Roll: Brave New World, Same Old Form

Every Monday night, I watch the latest episode of “How I Met Your Mother,” even though the show hasn’t been consistently funny in years.

by DANIEL SIEGEL

Review: "Matangi"—M.I.A

It is evident from the intro song, “Karmageddon,” that M.I.A’s new album “Matangi” is not just a grouping of songs; it is a lyrical and instrumental experience.

by JOHNATHAN WILSON

Netflix Pick of the Week: "Better off Ted"

“Better off Ted” is a hard comedy to define; half satire and half heart, its cast of characters feels both real and totally cartoonish.

by NATHAN WEINBREN

Review: "Blue is the Warmest Color"

In Abdellatif Kechiche’s recently debuted French drama, blue is not only the warmest color, but it is also the most heart–warming one.

by CASEY QUACKENBUSH

Review: "12 Years a Slave"

Steve McQueen’s latest masterpiece, “12 Years a Slave,” is less of a film one watches than a piece of art one experiences.

by JORDANHUGHES

Tweet of the Week: 11.5.2013

I'm a tweetin', walkin' paradox, no I'm not—

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Playlist of the Week: 11.4.2013



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