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It's fitting to see the topics for my third edition of The Buzz come together on their own, especially since the theme of this week’s column is all about the unexpected. In a time where we feel we need to know everything about anything from day one, sometimes it’s refreshing to not completely know what you...
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What’s going on, y’all? Welcome back to our monthly edition of Femme, where we highlight one beautiful woman and talk all bout what makes her special. This month is the “Timeless Beauty” edition, and who is more timeless and beautiful than actress and model Penelope Cruz? Let’s jump right in!
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Happy Friday, everyone! Welcome to another edition of Headphones! This week we’ll be covering The 1975’s new album, as well as Rihanna, The Scott Brothers, and much more. Let’s jump right in!
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Since I’m back for a second round of “The Buzz,” perhaps it would be appropriate to make returns the theme of this week’s column. Returns are always tricky; namely, depending on how well you left things off in the first place. And as you might have guessed, I use the word “return” loosely here. It could ...
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Welcome to this week’s edition of Headphones! This week we’re covering some slammin’ new music and, in lieu of an album review, we’ll cover the Grammys as well. Let’s jump into it!
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Think about the modern DJ; you know, like Skrillex, Diplo, Jack U, Major Lazer, David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, etc. Contrary to belief, DJ’s still set trends in music industry. They know what’s going to get the crowd jumping at festivals, raves, and clubs- and it shows. “Lean On,” by Major Lazer and Diplo, was the most played song on S...
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Though it’s meant to evaluate the arts, film criticism — or any sort of criticism, really — is an art form in-and-of-itself. It takes great practice, a mastering of the language, an unapologetic gaze, a fiery tongue, and a ferocious respect, not to mention deep admiration, for the content at hand. It takes g...
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Welcome back to another edition of Headphones! The last couple of weeks have seen the return of many popular artists, and this week we highlight a few of them, from 2015 breakout stars like Fetty Wap and G-Eazy to mainstays Future and Coldplay. Let’s jump right into it!
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This week doesn’t come sour in the comedy department. Whether it’s highlighting a return-to-form for the comic book genre, or recognizing the bizarre near-brilliance of one of television’s most promising freshmen dramedies, or simply looking out for what’s to come from one of the comic scene...
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It’s that time again! This week’s edition of “Artists You Should Know” covers Kentucky native Bryson Tiller, who had a huge year in 2015 thanks to his debut album, T R A P S O U L. His R&B crooning meets trap influenced production has proven to be a winning combination for the 23 year-old, an...
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So, welcome back for another edition of Femme! This week we’re covering rising star Olivia Munn. Don’t worry, I didn’t know who she was until about 45 minutes ago. But, almost is never enough, and never late is better, or something to that effect. Let’s jump right in!
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Let me begin by expressing my sincerest appreciation to those individuals who understand and live by the phrase, “Less is more.” These are generally the guys who may not necessarily own the room, but are capable of holding their own as they remain true to their style preferences. To be completely honest, these guys sho...
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Heavy-duty waterproof coat? Check. Chunky sweater? Check. Durable snow boots? Check.
It looks like someone’s preparing for the annual family ski trip. It’s probably the one time of the year when many of us actually don’t mind being out in the cold. Who wouldn...
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Is it a neutral or a statement color? This is the question many men appear to be asking when it comes to the shade of red which sits somewhere between burgundy and that of red wine. It has always been a color of great prestige, as was commonly worn during more formal events of the Victorian era. Even today, it isn’t uncommon to witness what many m...
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For the second installment of the Entrée column is the hidden but magnificent wonders of Greek food. Being known for their delicious Gyros, Greek cuisines is a Mediterranean cuisine that has a modern Greek palette that includes olive oil, lemon juice, assorted vegetables, and various herbs, grains and bread. The...
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Have a look at any one of the chained, safety-pinned or studded outerwear garments from Andreas Melbostad’s Fall/Winter 2015 menswear collection for Diesel Black Gold, and you’re likely to see the words “Black Gold Subversion League” printed on one of the patches. Surely, one look at the collection is enough to make any st...
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What do guys like Tom Cruise, Michael B. Jordan, Harry Styles and even Justin Bieber have in common? Okay, so maybe they’re all extremely wealthy, and might I add, exceptionally good-looking. They also probably share a great disliking for the paparazzi, as one can only imagine. But there’s one other th...
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It might be time to get over that fear of flying which has troubled you since that one experience of really bad turbulence. Just when you thought you’d never have to step foot in an airport again, you’re boss surprises you with an e-mail invitation to a mandatory compan...
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What does a man who has decided to leave the surf ‘n’ skate behind and pick up and everyday 9-to-5 look like? One might imagine an ill-fitting suit paired with long, golden locks and a pair of retro sneakers as he makes his way to his new office – where there are tables, chairs and fingers pounding away at keyb...
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Remember how hard you worked to get your foot in the door of what you perceived to be your dream career? Think about all of those years spent pursuing higher education, perfecting that resume and cover letter, making your rounds to various companies of interest to fill out endles...
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