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Wednesday 11/18/2009
Facebook reveals all

In high school, I jealously watched my older sister on her laptop. She was on Facebook, a network exclusively for college kids. I couldn’t wait for college — if not for the freedom, then definitely for the college e-mail address that would grant my entry into the elite Facebook club.

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Bayside rocks out, but doesn’t lead rockstar lifestyle
11/18/2009

Editor’s note: The writer spent twelve hours shadowing Anthony Raneri of Bayside to write this story.

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Wednesday 11/11/2009
Kava offers medicinal effects, soothing social atmosphere One image
11/11/2009

Not often do people come across an herbal medicine that works against stress, calms nerves and “creates a general feeling of well-being” without it being illegal. But the drink Kava, an ancient beverage crop from the South Pacific, legally holds all of those characteristics.

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Wednesday 11/04/2009
Lacuna Coil transforms gothic sound into mainstream One image
11/04/2009

Lacuna Coil has never been a conventional band.

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Wednesday 10/28/2009
Russian Circles release new album and start tour One image
10/28/2009

With their new album, “Geneva,” released just a little more than a week ago, the Russian Circles have already gassed up their 16-passenger van and kicked it into high gear.The trio will perform Friday night at Common Grounds as part of The Fest.

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Wednesday 10/21/2009
Modern Skirts builds its reputation with ‘indie scene’ One image
10/21/2009

Modern Skirts, alternative popsters armed with airy keyboards and dreamy melodies, are the most recent act from Athens, Ga.'s indie rock scene.

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Thursday 10/15/2009
Mystery tale "Mindgame" keeps audience in suspense One image
10/15/2009

Carpet. Envelope. Wallpaper. Cigarette. Jelly.

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Thursday 10/08/2009
Badgley branches out with new role in horror flick

Dan Humphrey and Michael Harding have one thing in common: They are both outcasts.

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Tuesday 10/06/2009
Parkour athletes take advantage of 'useless architecture'
10/06/2009

Kyle Waite's muscles tense as intense concentration spreads across his face. He sprints toward a loading dock, then dives straight at it.

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Thursday 09/24/2009
This Providence serenades listeners with catchy beats

In the era of synthesized pop beats and barely legal song lyrics, This Providence keeps it real. The soothsaying love ballads and grief-stricken rock tunes about relationships complement the idealistic nature of the rock enthusiast. With three albums under its belt and a strong fan base, the band embarked on its fall tour with full force and high spirits.

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