Archive for: Review
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Collie Buddz celebrates weed at his Fox Theatre show
Puffs of smoke floated above the audience at the Collie Buddz show Friday as the crowd bumped along to all their favorite songs. Although many enjoyed themselves, the overall vibe of the night wasn’t giving off the feeling of great success. Collie... read more »
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Sleigh Bells blasts guitar and beats at the Boulder Theater
On Monday night Sleigh Bells gave a rock-hard performance with great stage presence that kept the audience moving and dancing throughout the night. AraabMuzik started the night off with his speed-dub tunes. His hands moved quickly over his... read more »
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“Uno!” by Green Day: A Review
Not many bands have been as popular as Green Day in the past 10 years. Things seemed to be going perfectly for the Bay Area punks as they entered their thirties, with their 2004 release, “American Idiot,” peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard... read more »
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Devotchka team up with Colorado Symphony Orchestra at Red Rocks
Denver’s music scene can be described in a few different ways, but the word that describes most Denver artists is professional. Classy clothing and obscure instruments create a certain sort of elegance that is only present in our East-Coast... read more »
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Sold-out Atmosphere show bounces the Boulder Theater
On Thursday night, the Boulder Theater was packed for Atmosphere’s sold-out show. People were outside relaxing, excited for what was to come inside. Those who were unable to get a ticket were trying to find one, and the lucky ones who... read more »
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“Miss Representation” preaches without getting preachy
The gasps were audible from the small, all female audience gathered in Atlas 100. A statistic ripples onto the screen, claiming cosmetic surgeries performed on females 19 and younger has tripled in 10 years. Beside me, my roommate breathed,... read more »
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Kief, Myriad and FiveNDime melt faces at Club 156
There is nothing better than seeing up-and-coming artists perform before they make it big. Well, except for maybe cheap tickets and intimate venues. Thanks to the Program Council, music lovers were given the opportunity Saturday night to see... read more »
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“The Book of Mormon” pushes the envelope of satire in Denver
“I have maggots in my scrotum,” said repeatedly as a running joke and a spooky Mormon hell dream that causes Jesus to say the word “dick” somehow don’t seem like parts of a heartfelt story about religion. Yet, when it comes to a musical... read more »
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Altitude Music Festival brings a much needed party to CU
I woke up Sunday morning a little dazed and confused from having my eardrums beaten on like a bass drum the previous night. The paper wristband on my arm immediately brought back memories of the night before, which flashed through my head like... read more »
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Book Buff: Start Something That Matters
(Courtesy of TOMS Shoes) One for One is a movement that has allowed children in need to receive shoes, eyewear, meals and immunizations all over the world. Blake Mycoskie, the founder of this movement, wants to inspire others to do what he has... read more »
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Student government distributes $17.7 million in annual student fees
Student government allocated $17.7 million in student fees for the 2013-14 fiscal year to 15 CU Boulder departments Wednesday and Thursday nights in an annual public discussion that lasted over 12 hours. The total budget is higher than fiscal... read more »
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Upset: Men’s basketball wins Arizona rematch
The University of Colorado men’s basketball beat the Arizona Wildcats 71-58 Thursday, healing a wound the left after teams’ previous encounter. The last game on Jan. 3 was close, but ended with a ‘no’ call from the refs after a three... read more »
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CU’s Webb and Lewis arrested on assault
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Opinion: Was Andre’s choice to leave CU his best move?