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Victory achieved

Game: 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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The circle of a community

For 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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Hip-hop artist Brock holds onto dream

At 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

The 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

Right 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

There 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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Konze's Krescendo

As 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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Playlist: Buffalo punk that measures up with the best

The 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.


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Around Town: Cinema d?PIsordre

It's been four years since professors Bruce Jackson and Diane Christian have shown a John Cassavetes film through the Buffalo Film Seminars. In the spring of 2010, they showed A Woman Under the Influence (1974), an intense and emotional confrontation with the suffering of a marriage afflicted by mental illness.


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A different form of art

The man sitting open-legged on the small stool is eating noodles from a takeaway box. The stagnant and lingering smell fills the air and clings to the room.


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