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Creative Writing: I Am An Artist

I am an Artist who feeds off the emotion of the world. Paintbrush in one hand, chapstick in other, I am quite the complexed girl. Some call me irregular or uncommon to the eye, but as I sit here to…

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‘Collage’ to showcase student music talent

The annual ‘Collage’ concert is an event that students and faculty members in the music department look forward to. It is a chance for each academic ensemble to prepare a piece to get more exposure for its programs and the…

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‘Dark Skies’ attempts to capture sci-fi audience only to fail

Extraterrestrials find their way back to the big screen in “Dark Skies,” a movie that details a suburban family’s struggle to stay alive and together against the invasive forces of aliens. Directed by Scott Stewart (“Priest”), this science fiction horror…

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‘Metal Gear Rising’ proves relevancy with ‘Revengeance’

The “Metal Gear” franchise has been synonymous with cinematic stealth action since the original “Metal Gear” was released in 1987. The series has centered on namely two characters, Big Boss and his “son,” Solid Snake, who both serve as covert…

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The Rock plays tolerable role in ‘Snitch’

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (“Fast Five”) has only given an impressive performance in the 2003 action-comedy “The Rundown,” a bizarre, funny film that stands out among his most recent work. That is, until his newest role in “Snitch.” Johnson plays…

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‘Abel Raises Cain’ tells distinctive story of national prankster

Alan Abel is not a household name, and the makers of the documentary “Abel Raises Cain” do not aim to transform him into one. The documentary triumphs in allowing the audience to learn about the long time “media menace,” finding…