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Members of The Buffalo Chips perform the group’s opening number at their “What the Funk” concert at Slee Hall.
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Fun, funk and firsts

Clad in groovy glasses and retro outfits, the singers overwhelm the stage with good vibes and funky dances, every moment and accessory touched with personal flair. 


“Spencer” is the latest film chronicling the life of Diana, Princess of Wales.
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Diana, Princess of Wails

“Spencer” is not the name one typically thinks of when remembering the former princess of Wales. It’s a name associated with a certain ordinariness, of a woman before her devastating marriage and claustrophobic relationship with the royal family.


Students dance during the annual “Garba Night.”
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Garba Night triumphs as a celebration of joy during a time of uncertainty

The Student Union’s Flag Room is alive with movement. Swaths of richly dyed fabric sweep through the air as the crowd moves in circles, spinning their bodies in time with the thrumming music. Bare feet patter against the floor. Hands are in constant motion, clapping and weaving rhythmically. Laughter and cries of glee flood the area. 


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The five most anticipated films of fall 2021

The new season means cold nights, bitter winds and rainy days. But as students take refuge inside from the chilling weather, another season rolls in — the fall film season. With new movies releasing every week, here are five stand-outs for students’ viewing pleasures:


Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill delights the crowd during a 2015 concert.
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‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!’ is the name of the game on ‘Expensive Pain’

Few artists fly as successfully under-the-radar as Meek Mill. Even with anthems like “Dreams and Nightmares” still bringing clubgoers to their feet nearly a decade later, Meek has always been somewhat overshadowed by industry pioneers like Drake and Kendrick Lamar. But with a dedicated legion of stans, Meek seems unbothered by his rivals, returning as confidently and comfortably as ever on his latest album, “Expensive Pain.”



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