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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

SARAH PIXLERBuenos Aires Correspondent I have been in Buenos Aires for almost seven weeks now. I can hardly even begin to describe how amazing it is! I’ve been to the end of the world (Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego) and back. It was beautiful, by the way. The truth is that Argentina never ceases to amaze me. Sure, there is soccer, tango, gauchos, and beef, but there is so much … [Read more...] about Argentina: unique but similar

SHANNON URTNOWSKILiving Editor  The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means feelings of fright, offerings of thanks and celebrations of faith are going to be plentiful in the coming weeks. They are not the only things, though. Holiday goodies will be high in demand.  Though holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are characterized by good (but … [Read more...] about Trick your body with guiltless treats