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Arts & Entertainment

Street's Oscar Predictions

As the major contenders hit theaters, the Film editors call their picks for February’s Academy Awards. (Actual nominations are announced January 15th.)

by SAMANTHA APFEL

Artist Profile: Tom McQuaid

Name and Year: Tom McQuaid, 2013 Hometown: Ellicott City, MD Major: Fine Arts Website: www.tomwmcquaid.com Street: How did you get started with graphic design?

by 34TH STREET

Talking Heads

Street sat down with Doron Roberts–Kedes, a CogSci major with a passion for music and an intimate relationship with theory.

by 34TH STREET

DIY: Holiday Glitter Art

'Tis the season of finals and crafty procrastination! Fight off those Reading Days blues with some festive holiday cheer.

by MEGAN RUBEN

Chilly Philly: A Guide to the Holidays

Although it might be cold out, that’s no reason to stay home. Load up on the layers and get in the holiday spirit this winter with Arts’ guide to the best that Philly has to offer this winter.

by BENJAMIN BEHREND

Best of 2012: Street's Favorite Films of the Year

The Oscar–buzziest films aren’t always the most enjoyable. These 2012 films were just a blast to watch.

by 34TH STREET

From A Cappella to Zart

What exactly is a "capella"? Is it a hat? Street breaks it down for those of you unschooled in the ways of music theory.

by FIONA GLISSON

Rihanna - "Unapologetic"

According to Metacritic, “Unapologetic,” Rihanna’s latest studio album, is receiving “generally favorable” reviews.

by JACK LAVIOLETTE

Lana Del Rey - "Paradise"

While her debut album, “Born to Die,” polarized audiences and her SNL flop did little to help, Lana del Rey’s follow up, “Paradise,” could win over some of her detractors.

by ARIELA OSUNA

Holiday Playlist: 11.26.2012

playlist 11/29/12 by halex on Grooveshark

by 34TH STREET

"My Dad is Baryshnikov" Tells Gorgeous Ballet Tale

Street visited the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, playing now through early 2013 in theatres across Philly.

by MICHELLE MA

Mash-Up of the Week: Aesop Rock vs. This Too Shall Pass

Whenever I watch Lord of the Rings, all I can do fidget anxiously until Ian McKellan gets on screen and starts denying everyone their passage.

by ALEX HOSENBALL

Street Does "Breaking Dawn - Part 2" Drunk, High and Sober

Film sent three critics to an advanced screening of the Twilight Saga’s epic finale in three very different states of mind.

by 34TH STREET

"Hyde Park on Hudson"...or "Autumn in New York"?

As Juno would say, the “Hot Roosevelt” strikes back.

by SHELBY RACHLEFF

Trailer of the Week: "Parker"

Jason Statham takes on the role of Parker, similar to Lee Marvin in “Point Blank” and Mel Gibson in “Payback.” This time around, director Taylor Hackford tells the story of a thief with some morals.

by LOIS DANKWA

Review: Soundgarden - "King Animal"

Chris Cornell and Soundgarden are back after 16 years without a studio record with the upcoming release of "King Animal." Listening to the album, it’s pretty hard to believe that the grunge gods are in their forties.

by JACK LAVIOLETTE

Review: Crystal Castles "(III)"

Experimental/electronic duo Crystal Castles is not typically remembered for its lyrics, so the focus put on them on their third album, “(III),” is a startling — but not unwelcome —change.

by KATARINA UNDERWOOD

Holiday Films: Street Takes a Trip Down Memory Lane

To help get your Netflix in order, Street is taking a pre–Thanksgiving look at some of our favorite holiday movies.

by 34TH STREET

Artist Profile: Nicole Teow

Name and Year: Nicole Teow, C’13 Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Major: Bioengineering Street: How did you get started writing? Nicole Teow: I have kept a journal for as long as I can remember but only began seriously writing pieces of short fiction and poetry senior year of high school. Street: Where do you draw your inspiration? NT: I draw inspiration from the daily happenings of life.

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Review: One Direction - "Take Me Home"

Every fangirl’s dream has come true.

by ARIELA OSUNA

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