Mindless Self Indulgence’s Let’s Get Pink Synth-punk gangsters Mindless Self Indulgence have dropped a new EP and it’s called Pink. Comprised of “Lost Tracks” from between 1990 and 1997 including covers of both Duran Duran’s Girls on Film and Depeche Mode’s Personal Jesus, Pink is what Mindless was going to be before it became what it is. The whole thing was produced in the last year or so, all by MSI’s front-man Jimmy Urine. Since…
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ATTENTION: Calling All Foodies! Need a place to eat the next time you’re in the city? Make sure to check out Goddess and the Baker! Recently opened, this cute café has a chill atmosphere about it making it the perfect midday stop. When you walk in, there is a relaxing vibe that surrounds the small café. With its long countertops and tables, it’s perfect for conversations and a shared dining experience with those sitting next…
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What are you doing from 9-10 p.m. on a Tuesday night? I’ll tell you what you could be doing, listening to the Junior and Plundhy Show on 88.9 WMXM. Mariano Garcia Jr. ’18 and Tyler Armentrout ’18 are Junior and Plundhy, respectively, and they air one hour of the best soul, jazz, and funk rock they can find just for you. Their show starts with its own theme song that consists of random snippets from…
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Garrick Players hosted their annual 24 Hour Playfest on Saturday, September 18 in Hixon Theater. The 24 Hour Playfest consists of students auditioning for an acting part the night before the show, then following auditions, the writers write all night for actors coming in at 8:00 a.m. to a full script. These actors rehearse all day until 8:00 p.m. and put on a show! This year’s Playfest consisted of four plays, all written, acted, and…
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Sufjan Stevens’ long awaited album, Carrie and Lowell, was released on March, 30, 2015, becoming his largest debut yet with over 53,000 albums sold. The 39 year-old indie folk artist and Midwest native is dropping jaws with this release. This album was highly anticipated due to Stevens’ style deviation, which took place after 2009’s Run Rabbit Run. In “All Delighted People” and more notably “Age of Adz” Sufjan takes an electronic turn, losing his acoustic…
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The most stressful time of the year has arrived; however, don’t let the stress of these last few weeks keep you from staying involved in upcoming and enjoying the warm, spring weather. With finals quickly approaching, it becomes quite easy to fall activities apart emotionally (and physically). It has been proven that study-breaks are a good way of letting your brain rest and allow for better focus. Therefore, Lake Forest College suggests giving your brain well-needed…
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