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Soul on Spruce

What’s that you say? You’ve never been to Gigi & Big R’s? If you want soul food by campus, Gigi's hits the spot.



Review: The Lorax

We all love the story of the plump, orange creature who speaks for the trees, and I am sorry to say that our little mustached friend from childhood will not join Simba, Woody, or the squeaky yellow minions as one of our favorite animated heroes.



Happy to You - Miike Snow

[liveblog]The Swedish electronic–pop trio Miike Snow creates music that camps out in your ears longer than caffeinated undergrads on the walk for Tiesto.


Noctourniquet - The Mars Volta

For over a decade now The Mars Volta has been churning out an eccentric blend of experimental, post–hardcore rock for headbangers everywhere to enjoy.


When in Rome

What’s doing at Peter McAndrews’s new Northern Italian BYO, Popolino









Keep on Gaming

As many of the movies released nowadays are bastardizations of old TV shows or children’s books, there are few adaptations less irritating than the refreshingly well–constructed The Hunger Games. Based on the sensational novel about a post–apocalyptic America where children fight to the death in grandiose gladiatorial tournaments, this movie doesn’t try to set itself apart from the book. Unlike many adaptations, The Hunger Games humbly translates author Suzanne Collins’s beloved characters and gritty tone to the big screen without re–interpreting aesthetics or re–imagining plot.