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Review: “Star Trek Into Darkness” sets phasers to stunning


 17 May 2013
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Preston Barta / Film Critic Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars In 2009, director J.J. Abrams successfully reinvented a flailing franchise in a way that kept original fans salivating and newcomers on their...

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Local band says temporary goodbye


 15 May 2013
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William A. Darnell / Senior Staff Writer At 8 p.m. Monday night, Dan’s Silverleaf was sparsely occupied with only a few people milling around, talking and ordering drinks. But by the time lead singer...

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Review: “Random Access Memories”


 14 May 2013
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Michael Felder / Staff Writer 4.5 out of 5 stars When Daft Punk makes music, the world listens. And they should—after all, the group has been jamming for 20 years. The French duo of Thomas Bangalter,...

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Review: “Modern Vampires of the City”


 14 May 2013
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James Clay / Intern 4.5 out of 5 stars East Coast quartet Vampire Weekend’s third album, released today, “Modern Vampires of the City” is its most mature album to date. Front man and lyricist...

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Dallasite travels the world to educate through audio books


 30 Apr 2013
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Hasan Waheedi Contributing Writer The Camino de Santiago, also known as Way of St. James, is a pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of Santiago De Compostela where Saint James, an apostle of Jesus Christ,...

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DIY: Hanging patio decorations


 26 Apr 2013
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Blessing Wokocha Intern Recycle empty bottles to make a creative outdoor patio decoration Materials Empty bottles Hook Rope Decorations (optional) Instructions Tie the rope securely...

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College Cooking: Chocolate Chip Cheesecake


 26 Apr 2013
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Blessing Wokocha Intern Relieve finals stress and indulge in these homemade, bite-size chocolate chip cheesecake slices. Materials 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 3 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1...

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Alum brings UNT to film festivals


 26 Apr 2013
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Preston Barta Film Critic There are often times when life presents us with challenges and situations that instill fear in our hearts, but it is because of courageous stories like Union employee Earl...

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‘Mud’ Review and Q&A with cast and director


 26 Apr 2013
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Preston Barta Film Critic Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars “Mud,” Jeff Nichols’ follow up to the criminally under seen “Take Shelter” (2011), is an entrancing coming-of-age tale that sits...

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Foodsnobs: Old House BBQ


 26 Apr 2013
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T.S. Johnson Senior Staff Writer As they mill around campus, many students debate with one another the multitude of restaurant options. If these discussions lead to the craving of pulled pork...

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