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Parks and her backing band transformed much of her material into funky, danceable live renditions.

Review: Arlo Parks finds her groove at First Avenue

by Ethan Lambert
Published March 19, 2024
The English singer-songwriter headlined First Avenue’s Mainroom last Friday.
Students dance to Sean Paul at the Whole Music Club in Coffman Union.

An abridged history of the Whole Music Club

by Ethan Lambert
Published March 18, 2024
The long-standing campus venue has hosted famous artists ranging from Tom Waits to Green Day over its existence.
Among the awardees, “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” were the biggest heavy-hitters, with seven and four wins, respectively.

After the Oscars, UMN students share their thoughts

by Maddie Robinson
Published March 17, 2024
The prestigious award ceremony awarding the best in film took place March 10 in Los Angeles.
The biggest takeaway: “Be gay, do crime.”

Review: ‘Love Lies Bleeding’

by Sommer Wagen
Published March 17, 2024
Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian command the screen in Rose Glass’s second feature film.
“eternal sunshine” is Grande’s first album since 2020’s “Positions”.

Review: ‘eternal sunshine’ by Ariana Grande

by Ethan Lambert
Published March 15, 2024
The iconic pop star’s confessional seventh studio album sheds light on her personal life in grandiose fashion.
The indie-pop group is made up of Colin Bracewell, Joseph Sicora, Cole Grundhoefer and Nathan Loesch. The performance starts at 8 p.m. with opening sets from Creeping Charlie, Chutes and Pit Stop.

Colin Bracewell to headline EP release show at Fine Line

by Maddie Robinson
Published March 12, 2024
The show, the band’s biggest yet, will feature the four new songs off Bracewell’s upcoming EP, “Cozy.”
Megan Finch created a space for open, engaging discussion of Black literary history.

Complexity of Black history through James Baldwin

by Sommer Wagen
Published February 29, 2024
The Weisman Art Museum recently engaged with celebrated Black novelist James Baldwin’s legacy with a thought-provoking documentary and subsequent talk.
UMN dance students rehearse "Assimilation," a piece choreographed by Nakeema King in collaboration with cast artists.

Review: “Rising” by UMN dance students

by Maddie Robinson
Published February 26, 2024
The concert was a beautiful presentation of contemporary dance by young artists.
MGMT’s latest album is at its best when it steers in an electronic direction.

Review: “Loss of Life” by MGMT

by Ethan Lambert
Published February 25, 2024
MGMT’s first album in six years leaves much to be desired.
A warm February night at Afton Alps. Afton Alps offers discounts for college students.

College students ski cheap at Afton Alps

by Max Mueller
Published February 23, 2024
Those with a college ID will receive a discount on passes, rentals and food on Wednesday nights in February.

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