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ARTS & CULTURE

New gaming system to enter the market this holiday season

Adam Baird October 9, 2012

Nintendo is to video games as Disney is to animation; both holding the most historically iconic names of their respective genres, and both being leaders of innovation within their industries. Nintendo...

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The best new hip hop artists

Michael Liggins October 9, 2012

It’s refreshing to hear good, solid and honest music coming from a younger generation of hip-hop artists. Rappers Lil Rue, HD of Bearfaced and Roach Gigz are three emerging hip-hop artists who everyone...

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Punk legend to make appearance at Spreckles

Issa Lozano October 9, 2012

The godmother of punk rock music will return to San Diego after an eight-year absence with a reading from her novel, Just Kids. Singer, songwriter, poet and visual artist Patti Smith made her last appearance...

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Blues Streak rocking the Saville Theatre.

A spectacular performance and excellent tribute to jazz greats

Bobby Whaley September 25, 2012

In a stellar tribute to Etta James and Koko Taylor, Michele Lundeen and Blues Streak, with special guest Sue Palmer, performed for Jazz Live on Sept. 11 in the Saville Theatre. The theater was a packed...

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XX releases long awaited second album.

Issa Lozano September 25, 2012

On Sept. 11, following a three year absence after the release of their debut album, London trio The xx released their long awaited sophomore effort “Coexist.”  2009's critically acclaimed self-titled...

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“Horrors” to take over Saville this October.

Jennifer Manalili September 25, 2012

A kller plant will take the City College stage when a production of “The Little Shop of Horrors” debuts at the Saville Theatre at the end of October. “We are performing the off-Broadway version...

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Gameplay of Kansas City Chiefs in Madden 13.

Madden has evolved yet again

Michael Liggins September 25, 2012

From the moment you upload Madden 13 into your gaming console, it becomes obvious that the franchise has once again evolved. Ray Lewis, the starting linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, gives a captivating...

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Director Gus Van Sant (center) on the set of Milk.

Film festival brings back ‘reel’ movies

Jennifer Manalili September 25, 2012

A shiny new version of a beloved annual event will debut as the San Diego Film Festival returns Sept. 26-30. Originally an event more renowned for its parties, a number of different creative renovations...

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Fiona Apple performs during the 94/9 concert in Oceanside on Sept. 16

Oceanside rocks the night away

Issa Lozano September 25, 2012

On Sept. 16, local alternative music radio station 94/9 threw one of the biggest parties of the summer when it brought the “Independence Jam: Coastal Invasion” festival to the Oceanside Pier. Hundreds...

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Artist DubFX performs, using his unique interpretation of the genre dubstep.

DubFX drops in on San Diego

Jennifer Manalili September 25, 2012

Dubstep lovers will want to be at 4th and B when it presents “#Addicted to Dub,” a concert welcoming Dub FX with Flower Fairy, Dnareophobe, and Starfightez to their location at 345 B St. in downtown. FX,...

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A graphic novel that you control

A graphic novel that you control

Adam Baird September 17, 2012

Ah, summer. A great time to catch up on neglected, but not forgotten video games, movies, and reading (graphic novels, of course). In the world of video games, however, this summer is reminiscent of...

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The Uprising rock the quad

The Uprising rock the quad

David Wells September 17, 2012

The Uprising, a campus club, held a free outdoor music event in the Gorton Quad on Aug. 30. “Off the Hook Thursday” is open to all students and the general public. The event featured four live recording...

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