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MUSIC
Saba finds new life on 'Few Good Things'
By Rhys Banerjee | February 14, 2022It doesn’t take much to realize that Saba is a special artist.
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Center for Documentary Studies founder Alex Harris's new project 'Our Strange New World' blurs the line between fact and fiction
By Kerry Rork | February 14, 2022Working with 41 independent filmmakers across the South, Harris experienced a unique ability of being able to capture the intimacy that is often out of touch in photographing real moments.
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MOVIES
Netflix’s ‘Tinder Swindler’ will make you feel better about being single on Valentine’s Day
By Anna Rebello | February 14, 2022Think of the value of three years of Duke tuition. Now imagine being in debt for that much. Not because of student loans — that would be too easy — but because of a Tinder match.
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TV
Junior Anna Muthalaly to compete in 'Jeopardy!' College Championship Tuesday evening
By Jules Kourelakos | February 14, 2022The Trinity junior is one of 36 college students from across America competing for the trivia tournament’s $250,000 grand prize.
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CULTURE POP CULTURE
All about love: Recess picks the best culture for Valentine's Day
By Recess Staff | February 14, 2022This one's for the romantics.
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MUSIC
On 'Laurel Hell,' Mitski is working for the knife, one album at a time
By Lily Zhu | February 14, 2022Named after the alluring, poisonous mountain shrubs native to the eastern United States, “Laurel Hell” peels back the layers of Mitski’s glossy new fame and strips away the various personas she donned in her 2018 album “Be the Cowboy.”
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CULTURE
The return of 2010s fashion: Lessons from the decade
By Kerry Rork | February 14, 2022If we could place the 2010s in a lifetime, it is the quintessential middle school period of fashion: confused, vaguely traumatized and all-around disorder.
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CULTURE POP CULTURE
What is going on with Joe Rogan, Neil Young and the #DeleteSpotify movement?
By Jules Kourelakos | February 9, 2022It seems Spotify has chosen Rogan.
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CULTURE
Remembering André Leon Talley: From growing up at Duke to pioneering the fashion world
By Anna Rebello | February 8, 2022Through his own art, others’ fond memories of him and countless admirers across the globe, André Leon Talley will be remembered as the Durham native that forever changed Vogue — the world’s fashion Bible — and the fashion industry at large that we know today.
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FOOD
Cucciolo Osteria: A must-try for Durham residents and Duke students alike
By Sasha Provost | February 7, 2022Cucciolo Osteria is a favorite of many Duke students for a reason and for those who have yet to try it out, it’s definitely one to add to the list.
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LOCAL
"RENT" still feels universal, 25 years later
By Tess Redman | February 7, 2022Although ‘starving artist’ is hardly a title that most Duke students would covet, the themes of togetherness, gratitude and living in the moment serve as good reminders of what a worthwhile life really is.
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CAMPUS
More than one narrative: Duke Libraries' 'Land of Lapis lazuli and Gold' exhibit works to expand awareness of Afghan culture
By Ben Smith | February 7, 2022While there must be a recognition of the sadness and trauma experienced in the Afghan nation, images such as the ones in this exhibit illustrate the rich, complex cultures and experiences present there.
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MUSIC
Get a piece of the magic on Eels' latest album 'Extreme Witchcraft'
By Katherine Zhong | February 7, 2022Eels is hard to define.
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LOCAL
Sweets by Shayda brings a slice of Paris to the Triangle
By Jack Rubenstein | February 7, 2022Stop and think: where can you get a macaron in Durham?
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MOVIES
Jane Campion's 'The Power of the Dog' is Netflix's best shot at Best Picture yet
By Devinne Moses | February 7, 2022This year, Netflix is placing its hopes in Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog'' to take the big prize home, and after watching it with Duke Screen/Society, it’s easy to see why it’s a favorite.
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STAFF NOTE
has the internet… reinvented language??
By Skyler Graham | February 7, 2022As any lexicographer will tell you, language isn’t about having an extensive or impressive vocabulary. It’s about communication.
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MUSIC
Michael Jackson’s 'Invincible' is an underrated gem
By Rhys Banerjee | February 7, 2022One day, I was curious about the last non-posthumous album Michael Jackson ever released. That’s when I stumbled across his 2001 album, “Invincible.”
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CULTURE POP CULTURE
15 movies to add to your watchlist this year
By Sasha Provost | February 7, 2022From glitzy biopics to psychological thrillers, there’s something for everyone this upcoming year.
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LOCAL
Six can't-miss events at the Carolina Theatre this spring
By Jules Kourelakos | February 7, 2022Located in the heart of downtown Durham, the not-for-profit Carolina Theatre has long been the Triangle area’s go-to spot for indie film screenings and an eclectic variety of live entertainment.
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Jim McKeon's newest exhibition at 5 Points Gallery explores social injustice and local history
By Katherine Zhong | February 7, 2022“[I felt like] my work has to speak," McKeon said. "I have to jump into the fray."