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Q&A: Paul Thomas Anderson talks “Licorice Pizza”

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published December 14, 2021
Between debut performances, the complexities of platonic romance and the logistics of shooting a 70’s era film, the director’s latest is cementing its spot among coming-of-age classics.
Five holiday things our A&E writers are loving this week

Five holiday things our A&E writers are loving this week

by A&E Staff
Published December 13, 2021
Head into the holiday season with a plate of cookies, festive music and a couple of unconventional Christmas movies.
Soundtrack of a City Council

Soundtrack of a City Council

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published December 10, 2021
From musical mashups to indie pop hits, Minneapolis’s incoming city council members have a wide range of recommendations to add to your playlists.
Caroline Polachek sang and danced her way through a goth performance at First Avenue on Tuesday night

Caroline Polachek writhed, vocally and physically, through concert

by James Schaak
Published December 10, 2021
The effortlessly calm, cool and collected indie pop star’s show was a goth masterclass in low-key song and dance.
The bronze bull sculptures, designed by artist Peter Woytuk, outside of Haecker Hall on the St. Paul Campus on Monday, Dec. 6.

Campus Contrived: The kid proof-ication of the St. Paul bulls

by James Schaak
Published December 7, 2021
In Campus Contrived, the Minnesota Daily’s newest series, writers uncover the stories behind underappreciated works of art and architecture on the Twin Cities campus.
Five things our A&E writers are loving this week

Five things our A&E writers are loving this week

by A&E Staff
Published December 6, 2021
Push through the last bit of the semester with some new Phoebe, a coffee run in Uptown, a new HBO series and more.
The Aces perform in the band’s show at Fine Line on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Minneapolis is one stop on their tour for their album, Under My Influence, released in 2020.

The Aces bring queer indie-pop to Minneapolis, but opening act The Beaches ultimately upstage

by Macy Harder
Published December 6, 2021
Although the headlining band’s performance showcased each member’s musical talent, their energy and stage presence seemed to be a step down from the show’s opener.
Ten pop culture movements that defined 2021

Ten pop culture movements that defined 2021

by James Schaak
Published December 3, 2021
From Olivia Rodrigo to British royal family drama: here are ten pop culture trends that defined the year for better or worse.
20 things to do in the Twin Cities this December to close out the semester and celebrate winter break

20 things to do in the Twin Cities this December to close out the semester and celebrate winter break

by Macy Harder
Published December 3, 2021
Whether you need a break from cramming for finals or are looking for some holiday fun, keep these events in mind.
Rapper G Herbo performs at Muse Event Center on Sunday, Nov. 28. The performance was part of the Chicago artist’s first time on the road since the release of 25, his highest-charting album, which peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200.

G Herbo visits Minneapolis for a lackluster night

by James Schaak
Published December 2, 2021
The Chicago drill rapper’s show felt unprepared and tired, unlike the lively audience

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