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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

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

CARA VAN METERAssistant Editor Goblins and ghouls and ghosts, oh my. Halloween is just around the corner and already fans of the spooky holiday are anticipating a night full of fright, fun and, of course, fantastic costumes. True, Halloween celebrants have probably been planning their costumes for weeks and will need only to add the final touches this weekend. However, if this … [Read more...] about How to create the perfect Halloween costume