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LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Among the shallow wading pool of mediocre Britney Spears wannabes and J-Lo-esque booty-shakers is a genre of music makers who truly understand what it is to have talent. The singer-songwriter: a breed of music and musician that many attempt but few actually achieve. In a world where processed, over-produced and often times untalented singers make … [Read more...] about Student forges music career out of a past full of heartache

BLAINE CHIAPPETTAStaff Writer “When I get a little money I buy records, and if there is any left, I buy food and clothes.”Those words, spoken by “Captain Vinyl,” are written on a banner in a modest, two-story record store in Los Angeles. It hangs as a testament to the record lover’s way — a constant thirst for the music they crave. This is the creed of Record Surplus, which … [Read more...] about The Last Record Store

MARK CHOQUETTE Assistant Perspectives Editor Sufjan Stevens' first name is ironically as hard to say as his music is to describe. Pronounced SOOF-yan, Stevens may be the most popular and talented musician you have never heard. His eclectic blend of indie, folk and experimental styles have gotten him loads of attention, with some considering him the “iPod Generation’s” answer … [Read more...] about Ambitious singer-songwriter employs unique musical tactics

MEAGAN MAXWELLStaff Writer With the season’s slew of holidays and Halloween just a few days behind us, “The Nightmare Before Christmas 3D,” is one of the most fun movies to  see this fall. Until now, viewers could merely watch the story unfold in Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” as Jack Skellington stole Christmas. In the new Disney three-dimensional presentation, … [Read more...] about New view refreshes classic

ASHLYEE HICKMANA&E Assistant Editor After a lackluster third season and rumors of cancellation looming, “The O.C.” is back tonight with something to prove. The show that helped put Orange County on the map and Chino at the butt of jokes is now clinging for life, but the once buzz-worthy show was not always struggling. “I've been watching the show since the beginning — it … [Read more...] about Show about the real O.C. back for another drama-filled season