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Deerhunter’s bold new album, Monomania, is a mosaic of different sounds, textures

By naomi mcpherson · Daily Trojan

May 1, 2013 (4 weeks ago) at 10:36 pm

The title of Georgia-based indie outfit Deerhunter’s sixth full length LP, Monomania, was borne as a reflection of frontman Bradford Cox’s obsessive traits, specifically in regards to music: in a 2011 interview with Rolling Stone Magazine, Cox stated “I guess my time as a musician has gone by so fast that I realized that I have [...]

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Tanaya’s Table – Fickle & The Sandwich Smith

By Tanaya Ghosh · Daily Trojan

March 26, 2013 at 10:13 pm

Tanaya’s Table – Fickle & The Sandwich Smith

Of green tea Arnold Palmers and doughnut sandwiches. Ever eaten a savory sandwich on a doughnut bun? Yes, a DOUGHNUT bun! Now, before you write the idea off, or conjure up thoughts of sugary, glazed, fried dough surrounding your sandwich fillings, hold that thought. Things are not always what they seem, but not necessarily in [...]

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One woman show misses mark

By Alina Abramovich · Daily Trojan

March 12, 2013 at 10:34 pm

One woman show misses mark

A one-person comedy show is a slippery slope of potential for either success, or disaster. Since there is only one performer on stage, there is absolutely no distraction for the audience if the jokes are falling flat, or if said performer messes up their routine. Considering how difficult it is to perform in a solo [...]

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Die Hard delivers fast-paced action, lacks substance

By robert calcagno · Daily Trojan

February 14, 2013 at 9:50 pm

Die Hard delivers fast-paced action, lacks substance

The latest film in the action franchise provides thrills, but doesn’t differentiate itself from the pack, relying on formulaic plot twists.

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Play offers unconventional look at love

By Alina Abramovich · Daily Trojan

February 12, 2013 at 10:08 pm

Play offers unconventional look at love

An assortment of plays delivers meaningful, heartfelt and funny statements on love.

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No centers on campaign slogan, not Chilean history

By Robert Calcagno · Daily Trojan

February 12, 2013 at 10:06 pm

No centers on campaign slogan, not Chilean history

The film centers on the 1988 election in Chile, where voters chose change over military dictatorship and ousted Pinochet.

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Jekyll & Hyde musical delivers multi-faceted hit

By Stephanie Byrd · Daily Trojan

February 11, 2013 at 8:53 pm

Jekyll & Hyde musical delivers multi-faceted hit

The musical explores the univeral struggle between darkness and light through Dr. Jekyll, who is plagued by his alter ego Mr. Hyde.

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Doctor makes health care feel-good fun

By Valerie YU · Daily Trojan

February 10, 2013 at 5:18 pm

Doctor makes health care feel-good fun

Doctor, Doctor! portrays M.D. life as unexpected fun with romance and lots of drama.

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Students bring the fire to Chicago script

By Will Beaton · Daily Trojan

February 7, 2013 at 9:48 pm

Students bring the fire to Chicago script

The intimate setting and small cast works for the student musical, which takes a large production and translates it to a small stage.

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Indie darlings’ album veers mainstream

By Eva Recinos · Daily Trojan

February 5, 2013 at 10:09 pm

Indie darlings’ album veers mainstream

The duo, famous for its indie charm, fails to deliver in its latest album Heartthrob.

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A new type of undergraduate experience will be added to the university as music icons Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre are together giving $70 million ...

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Students hold sit-in in response to LAPD presence at party

[gallery link="file" ids="67092,67091,67090,67089,67088,67087,67086,67085,67084"] Photos by Razan Al Marzouqi   More than 100 students gathered in front of Tommy Trojan for a sit-in Monday afternoon in response to events ...

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On May 16, President Barack Obama told the public about evidence that shows chemical weapons being used in the ongoing Syrian crisis, according to BBC ...

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As summertime rolls around and the sun and ocean begin to beckon eager pupils, one last roadblock stands in the way of true vacation bliss: ...

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A report sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation reveals that the nation’s higher education system is facing a dropout crisis. Produced in part ...

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With a 15-match winning streak against the Cardinal and after bouncing the team from the NCAA quarterfinals last season, the No. 5 USC women’s tennis ...

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An outstanding four-year championship run ended for the USC men’s tennis program on Saturday, May 18, in Urbana, Ill., as the No. 4 Trojans were ...

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When USC and UCLA took the field this weekend for their annual three-game clash, it was hard to envision two more different teams and programs. ...

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Possibly for the first time, it’s cool to be a Trekkie. After an explosive re-emergence into popular culture, the Star Trek franchise is again revolutionizing science ...

Daft Punk transcends genre in RAM

After eight long years, the eccentric French electronic music duo Daft Punk is re-entering the electronic music fray. Their new album, Random Access Memories, was ...

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The Schwarzenegger Institute held an immigration reform forum titled "Washington comes to USC", with U.S Senators John McCain, Michael Bennet and former President of Mexico ...

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