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Ray Davies is the acclaimed founder of the classic rock band, The Kinks and has received numerous awards throughout his lengthy career. "Americana" is the third album Davies released independently of The Kinks.

Review: Ray Davies fails to capture the American spirit

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
Michael Buck, interim associate dean of the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance and a member of the Ithaca College Board of Trustees, brews India Pale Ales, stouts and beer in his free time.

Associate dean uses homebrewing techniques to concoct beer

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
April 17, 2017
Focus Asia Month is an annual celebration of Asian culture. This year's theme is Metamorphosis and focuses on identity.

Focus Asia Month celebrates Asian identity and diaspora

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
April 12, 2017
Guiding Eyes for the Blind handlers form bonds with dogs

Guiding Eyes for the Blind handlers form bonds with dogs

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
April 11, 2017
Yiyun Li will read from her memoir, “Dear Friend, From My Life I Write to You in Your Life,” at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 in Clarke lounge as part of the Distinguished Visiting Writers Series.

Distinguished Visiting Writer Series hosts memoirist Yiyun Li

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
February 28, 2017
"Hidden Figures" is the true story of Katherine Goble (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe), three black women who defied workplace norms to work at NASA on the Atlas Rocket.

Review: ‘Hidden Figures’ flawlessly navigates societal issues

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
"Arrival," stars Amy Adams as Louise, an isolated linguistics professor who is recruited by the American government to translate the complex language of alien visitors.

Review: Villeneuve translates Sci-fi story to the big screen

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
February 21, 2017
"Moonlight" follows Chiron, a black, gay man through three periods of his life as he struggles to come to terms with his identity on the harsh Miami streets.

Review: Barry Jenkins’ ‘Moonlight’ shines bright in the dark

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
February 12, 2017
Kehlani rose to popularity from her appearance on America's Got Talent with Poplyfe. Her first full album, "SweetSexySavage," features 18 tracks including a bonus track from the maligned film "Suicide Squad."

Review: ‘SweetSexySavage’ astonishes with stupendous swagger

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
February 8, 2017
"Split" follows Kevin (James McAvoy), a man suffering from Multiple Personality Disorder, who kidnaps three girls while his monstrous, new personality emerges.

Review: Shyamalan recaptures old identity with ‘Split’

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
January 29, 2017

Review: ‘Starboy’ shines in the Weeknd’s latest release

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
December 3, 2016
Review: Tove Lo's latest release a tasteless flop

Review: Tove Lo’s latest release a tasteless flop

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
November 27, 2016
The cast of "Aliens with Extraordinary Skills" yells at Nadia, one of the main characters, who is played by senior Kalyn Altmeyer, during a rehearsal Oct. 31. The show will run from Nov. 4 to 12 in the Dillingham Center.

‘Aliens with Extraordinary Skills’ play to be performed at IC

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
November 2, 2016

Review: Two Door Cinema Club revives disco with ‘Gameshow’

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
October 31, 2016
In “The Girl on the Train,” directed by Tate Taylor, a recent divorcee, Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt) gets roped into the mystery of a missing person, Megan (Haley Bennett.) The film is based on the novel by Paula Hawkins.

Review: ‘The Girl on the Train’ plot teeters off the tracks

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
October 25, 2016

Review: Mac Miller’s ‘The Divine Feminine’ lacks originality

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
September 26, 2016
In "Southside With You," an organic, budding relationship sprouts between Michelle Robinson (Tika Sumpter) and Barack Obama (Parker Sawyers), eventually developing into one of America's favorite couples.

Review: ‘Southside With You’ viewers follow a budding romance

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer
September 19, 2016
Review: Wilco's tenth album wins over new and old listeners

Review: Wilco’s tenth album wins over new and old listeners

By Colin Barrett, Contributing Writer
September 17, 2016
In "Don't Breathe" directed by Fede Alvarez, the Blind Man (Stephen Lang, pictured) chases down three teens after they attempt to steal from his house. The wild chase film also stars Jane Levy and Dylan Minnette. It was released to theatres in American on Aug. 26.

Review: ‘Don’t Breathe’ defies typical horror films

By Colin Barrett, Contributing Writer
September 10, 2016
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