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Introduction, Music in 2011, and More Recent and Upcoming Releases

First, an introduction: I’m Axel Kodat. This is a music blog. Ideally I’d like to be slightly comprehensive in my discussion of new music, but realistically I won’t be comprehensive at all, because I’m a single person, not a fully staffed music

January 19, 2012

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Campus Panache: Bring in the Bags

December 1, 2011

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Senior Company to perform “Fefu and Her Friends”

From a night of Shakespeare’s scenes to a performance of “Company,” Swarthmore’s drama groups have already had a significant impact on campus entertainment this semester. The groups have used spaces from Upper Tarble to Olde Club to showcase their dramatic talent. However,

December 1, 2011

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Students staying at Swat celebrate Thanksgiving

For many families, tradition dictates the holiday seasons. Whether it’s the breaking of the wishbone, cooking a special family recipe or cheering for favorite football teams, Thanksgiving traditions tend to make the holidays feel cozier, maintaining an air of familiarity in the

December 1, 2011

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Holiday shopping options in Center City, Philadelphia

In the recent past, it has become the widely adopted view that the term “Black Friday”— applied to the (shopping) day after Thanksgiving — got its color from the effect it has on retailers, pushing them out of the red and into

December 1, 2011

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National Novel Writing Month is admirable in its insanity

NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is one of those things you know about if you’re a writer and don’t give a flying fart about if you’re not. It is a “competition” that had upwards of 300,000 participants in 2010, challenging individuals to

December 1, 2011

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Johnny shares the very best of TV holiday episodes

Now that it’s the beginning of December, the holiday season that starts with Halloween and culminates in the Hallmark-sanctioned lovefest of February 14, is currently in full swing. While some people bemoan this annual occurrence for its forced cheer and seemingly incessant

December 1, 2011

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Swarthmore Chorus brings Mozart and opera to campus

On Saturday evening November 20, the Swarthmore College Chorus wowed audiences with an impressive performance, showcasing both the range and power of the human voice. Presented by the Swarthmore College Department of Music and Dance, the chorus, accompanied by Swarthmore’s orchestra, performed

December 1, 2011

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Jazz ensemble concert offers evening of history, dancing

“We provide the music, you provide the dancing.” The tagline of this semester’s Jazz Ensemble concert perfectly summed up the performance on November 19 in Upper Tarble. Audience members not only enjoyed the beauty of the jazz music but also enjoyed a

December 1, 2011

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Imaginary Friends of Popular Culture

In a Rolling Stone video (interview), Donald Glover and Childish Gambino exploit the tension between comedian and rapper. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a music icon name an alter-ego to boost their popularity and intensify their reputation. Many of us remember

December 1, 2011

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