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54th Annual Grammy Awards Reveal Ups and Downs of Industry
Alex Fredkin, Contributing Writer
The 54th Annual Grammy Awards were held this year at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 14.
Bon Iver won Best New Artist over …
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An Album to Triumph Over Exes To
Kayla Whitaker, Contributing Writer
Last week was Valentine’s Day, so for those readers who are forever alone, boy do we have the perfect album for you! Recent winner of six …
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Road to the Oscars Part 2: The Help
Chynna Johnson, Contributing Writer
“You is kind, you is smart, you is important.” If you have seen “The Help,” then you understand the empowering significance of this quote. Released last …
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Road to the Oscars Part 2: Midnight in Paris
Whitney Bashaw, Editor-in-Chief
“Midnight in Paris,” which is nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture, Art Direction, Directing and Best Original Screenplay, is being lauded as Woody Allen’s best creation …
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The Top 5 Albums of 2011
Andrew Lowden, Staff Writer
5. Obits – Moody, Standard and Poor
Critically, this album was never given a chance. In my opinion, music journalism works just like how Woody Allen …
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War Horse: The Disney Classic That Never Was
Kate Koenig, Arts Editor
The Steven Spielberg directed “War Horse” leaves one wondering why it’s in the Oscar ring for Best Picture, though the Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction …
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Glass Skeletons March on the Oak
Pat Cutty, Staff Writer
On Wednesday night, there was a rather delightful show at the Black Oak. Glass Skeleton Death March headlined, with Under the Stars and H.O.C. opening the …
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Spectacular Average Boys Are Anything But Average
Chynna Johnson, Contributing Writer
Local Oneonta band The Spectacular Average Boys have been making a real splash in town. Inspired mostly by The Avett Brothers, this “foot-stompin” band is all …
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Why the City Never Sleeps
Katrina Steier, Managing Editor
“The city never sleeps, except tonight!” yelled an impatient (possibly inebriated) fan from the audience at the Oneonta Theatre last Friday. Shortly after this unabashed demand …
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Video Game Eye Candy: The Top 5
Mike Bonanni, Staff Writer
On a discussion of video game graphics, usually someone just talks about one game looking better than the other. Some argue “this game is more realistic …