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The Road goes ever on and on

Pete Rizzo discusses his experiences with various organizations on campus in his senior column.

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Hold Steady have no “Rock ‘n Roll Problems” in NoHo

The Hold Steady is not a typical band. Its April 6 show at Pearl Street in Northampton was packed to the brim with fans openly discussing not just the band’s music but also their personal homemade comic books based on the band’s material, often while debating such topics as whether or not the band’s 2005 album “Separation Sunday” would make a better book or movie.

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MGMT’s latest deserving of “Congratualtions”

After the striking success of their first album, MGMT has grappled with questions about what it means to be rock stars in the 21st century, where bands get chewed up and spit out like breath mints. With their latest album release, MGMT may have found the blueprint for success, and it comes as a relief for everyone who had their fingers crossed for them not to eat the dirt like so many other one album wonders.

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A sheep in wolf’s clothing

The Collegian’s Pete Rizzo went to the 2010 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), bringing back a tale of the new conservatives and how they’re looking for their new identity.

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Weekend at the Movies: Post Valentine’s Day Recap

Pete Rizzo and Shayna Murphy offer up their opinion of this year’s Valentine’s Day cinema entries. Movies topics include the romantic comedy “Valentine’s Day,” the remake of the “The Wolfman,” and last weekend’s new family feature “Percy Jackson & The Olympians.”

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Weekend at the Movies winter recap

Collegian movie critics Pete Rizzo and Shayna Murphy discuss the best and worst of film from winter break.

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Ninth Annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Rocks Fans in High Summer

In the spirit of Woodstock, music festivals have risen to prominence over the last decade. There is, perhaps, no better example of this feat than the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. The annual event, held over the last nine years in Manchester, Tenn., has become one of the premier destinations for music enthusiasts.

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Bonnaroo Day 4: Sunday

Rumors With Sunday came the anticipation for a large finale. With Phish closing out the weekend, as well as an appearance by The Dead’s Warren Haynes with Gov’t Mule speculation ran wild that with the slew of guest appearances, a Grateful Dead and Phish union would be in order. Dillinger Escape Plan The New Jersey [...]

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Bonnaroo Day 3: Saturday

Caption Wilco rock Bonnaroo’s main stage with a rousing rendition of A Ghost Is Born era staple, “Handshake Drugs” BON IVER By Saturday afternoon the sun had begun to spill its unforgiving heat upon the masses, the extreme temperatures causing set difficulties and delays, as even those seeking shelter underneath the shaded tents found little [...]

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Bonnaroo Day 2: Friday

Caption The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy and Jenny Conlee talk backstage by Steven Smith of Fuse’s “Steven’s Untitled Rock Show” RUMORS Friday brought much needed relief in the form of bright skies and high temperatures as a slew of big stars descended on the fields of Manchester, Tennessee. With the new day a new set of [...]

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