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‘Mosquito’ Bites With Strong Emotions

By Connor Valaik April 16, 2013

3/5 stars There are two sides to alt-rockers the Yeah Yeah Yeahs: the loud, tough, concert-rocking side (think "Heads Will Roll") and the ultra-vulnerable, intimate side (think "Maps"). The two are...

The Deeper Meaning of Bubblegum Pop

By Zach Gordon April 16, 2013

No matter how old you are or where you come from, everyone should be able to see the value in pop music. I’m kind of joking, but there’s definitely a place for cheesy pop music in everyone’s life,...

Fixat10ns: Springtime Baby Makin

Fixat10ns: Springtime Baby Makin’

By Edward Lee and Edward Lee April 13, 2013

[8tracks width="300" height="250" playops="" url="https://8tracks.com/mixes/1599592"] Love is in the air! Springtime is here and animals are getting busy. You know if Mother Nature wants to get freakydeeky,...

Greek Adaptation Bridges Borders

By Emily Grau April 12, 2013

"Trojan Barbie,” presented by the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, is where the violent past and present collide in a confusingly beautiful adaptation of Euripides’ ancient classic,...

Korean Eatery Misses the Mark

By Eng Gin Moe April 12, 2013

2/5 stars $$ Located on 18th Street a few blocks away from the Dupont Circle Metro Station, Mandu is a casual eatery for lunch or dinner. Mandu has two locations: the location I visited...

Blake Moves With Subtle, Electronic Tracks

By Hunter Main April 12, 2013

4/5 stars James Blake’s 2011 eponymous album debut, despite frequently being characterized as dubstep, seemed uncomfortable with the label. British dubstep differs from its American counterpart...

Caveman Instincts Shape Modern Cravings

By David Sterns April 12, 2013

Let’s face it: When it comes to our eating habits, most of us Americans know the ABCs of nutrition backwards and forwards: Eat lots of vegetables and fruits, be sure to get a healthy dose of grains —...

Fighting for Friendships, One Show at a Time

By Victoria Edel April 12, 2013

Controversial opinion alert: I think my friends are awesome. I kid; obviously most people think their friends are awesome. (If you don’t, you might want to get some new ones.) But I think we don’t...

Canadian Film Parodies the Wonder of Life

By Dennis Li April 12, 2013

4/5 stars Every so often, we hear some news story about a couple that has seemingly achieved the impossible and managed to birth children in unfathomable numbers. Such tales make us wonder about...

City and Campus Focus on Film

By Kim Bussing April 12, 2013

Spring is in the air, and so are film festivals: This month sees the return of both Filmfest D.C. and the Georgetown Film Festival. The former allows between 25 to 35 different countries to display...

Searching for Authentic Sichuan Delight

By Helen Guo and Jacob Richey April 11, 2013

We haven’t sampled Chinese food straight from its source in nearly a year, and we have been on the search for some quality homestyle grub. Yes, many American Chinese restaurant establishments may carry...

Perrys ‘Pioneer’ Dark Country Sound

By Breanna Moret April 10, 2013

4/5 Stars Three years have passed since the country world lovingly embraced The Band Perry and its debut album of the same name. Although it’s been a long time coming, their sophomore record more...

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