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Gotta catch 'em all
By ERIC CULVER | Apr. 6, 2014Pok?(c)mon Club Treasurer Kathryn Wiley is always cautious about any news that comes around April 1.
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Around Town
By EMMA JANICKI | Apr. 3, 2014If you're looking for something new to read, then this is the perfect weekend to bee-bop into the City of Buffalo and check out local authors and bookstores. The Small Press Book Fair, held at Karpeles Manuscript Library Porter Hall on Porter Ave.
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Victory achieved
By JORDAN OSCAR | Apr. 3, 2014Game: Dark Souls II Platform: PlayStation 3 [Reviewed], Xbox 360 and PC Developer: From Software Publisher: Namco Bandai Games Released: March 11 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360; April 25 for PC Grade: A Dark Souls
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SA announces The Band Perry to headline Spring Fest
By JOE KONZE JR | Apr. 1, 2014On Monday, the Student Association announced The Band Perry, Gloriana and Citizen Cope will perform Friday, May 2, at Spring Fest. The event will either take place at Alumni Arena or in the Alumni A parking lot depending on the weather.
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The Band Perry to headline Spring Fest
By JOE KONZE JR | Mar. 31, 2014The Student Association announced The Band Perry, Gloriana and Citizen Cope will perform May 2 for Spring Fest. SA posted the finalized lineup on its website Monday afternoon.
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The circle of a community
By ERIC CULVER | Mar. 30, 2014For Darren Cotton of Colden, N.Y., it started off as living in an apartment in University Heights with a deadbeat landlord who didn't fix anything. Cotton and his friends ran home to grab some tools out of their parents' garages - they had no previous experience or knowledge in repairs.
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A Shakira that doesn't struggle translates to an album that does
By LISA KHOURY | Mar. 30, 2014Album: Shakira Artist: Shakira Label: RCA Release Date: March 25 Grade: B
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Hip-hop artist Brock holds onto dream
By JOE KONZE JR | Mar. 30, 2014At Trattoria Aroma, an Italian eatery and pizzeria in Williamsville, Quinton Brock knows what it's like to be under pressure. Whether he's grilling vegetables and meat or placing pizzas in the oven, Brock is constantly multitasking.
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Marching to their own beat
By TORI ROSEMAN | Mar. 27, 2014The Center For the Arts is a hub for storytelling.Some groups share their stories through song and theater - others like to tell tales of Japanese origin through explosive displays of percussion and choreography. On Tuesday night, TAO: Phoenix Rising performed for a packed audience at UB's Center For the Arts (CFA). The Japanese-Taiko style drumming and dance troupe travels the world performing for various audiences with their shows, which consist of dance, drumming, flutes and string instruments like the Shamisen and Koto. Whether it was about a beautiful woman in the forest accompanied by calm and pleasant music or the excitement of a party with performers' loud percussion and chants, each story the group performed took on its own personality. "I really enjoy this kind of music, and it's not easy to find in Buffalo," said Kirsten Reitan, an English as a Second Language program faculty member.
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A PLUSH universe
By MEGAN WEAL | Mar. 27, 2014Right now, a stuffed, multi-colored fabric anomaly engulfs the Visual Studies Lower Gallery of UB's Center For the Arts. It hangs on the wall, surrounded by other bulbous pieces.
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House of Beats: House music playlist
By MEGAN WEAL | Mar. 25, 2014There is something about Electronic Dance Music (EDM or house music) that makes a person want to throw their hands in the air and let go of all their stress. When you hear its deep, bellowing bass and electronic sounds, a crazy feeling takes over your body and you don't stop dancing until the song does. This playlist will give you what we think is some of the best house music to get the party started wherever you are - and to keep it going until the wee hours of the morning. Cash Cash - "Lightning" (feat.
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"Taking Back Sunday's Happiness Is lacks consistency, but gets through to listener"
By ERIC CULVER | Mar. 25, 2014Album: Happiness Is Artist: Taking Back Sunday Label: Hopeless Records Release Date: March 18 Grade: B- With its sixth studio-recorded album, Taking Back Sunday has a lot of fans to impress.
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Konze's Krescendo
By JOE KONZE JR | Mar. 11, 2014As Head North, a local band, took the stage at The Waiting Room to kick off their month-long East Coast tour, frontman guitarist Brent Martone motioned for the crowd to push toward the stage. In a matter of seconds, I felt someone shove me; the enthralled occupants were pushing toward the stage. When I turned around, all I saw were sweaty faces and bodies upon bodies.
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Alive with the glory of promise: Evil Empire review
By BRIAN KESCHINGER | Mar. 11, 2014Title: Evil Empire #1 Writer: Max Bemis Artist:
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"""Seize your glory"" - or don't: 300: Rise of an Empire review"
By JORDAN OSCAR | Mar. 11, 2014Film: 300: Rise of an Empire Release Date: March 7 Studio: Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures Grade: C+
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An untold story
By SAMAYA ABDUS-SALAAM | Mar. 11, 2014Film: Two Lives Studio: IFC Films Release Date: February 28 Grade:B+
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Playlist: Buffalo punk that measures up with the best
By JOE KONZE JR | Mar. 11, 2014The Queen City's indie/punk scene is thriving. Whether you're familiar with the scene or are looking for your first taste of local music, here is a playlist of bands keeping Buffalo's punk music scene alive. "Fortitude" - Cedar Kites <iframe width="100%" height="450" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/78584161&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&visual=true"> This local quartet has captured the attention of Buffalo music enthusiasts with their interesting crunch-style guitar mixed with roaring drums and lead singer and guitarist Bradley Gottorff's heartfelt lyrics.
