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Bloc Party's "Hymns" doesn't meet expectations.
A&E

“Hymns” is drab stab at indie pop

A decade ago, indie-rock and Brit-pop band “Bloc Party” ruled alternative charts worldwide with their creative and refreshing alternative dance sound, reviving indie disco with younger generations. Now, 10 years later, the band has released their much-anticipated fifth studio album, “Hymns.”


Leonardo DiCaprio's Hugh Glass in action
A&E

“The Revenant” is more than gore

A recently-published review of “The Revenant” by Cavalier Daily writer Ben Hitchcock claims the film provides very little substance besides wearying amounts of violence and bloodshed.


A&E

“Blackstar” says goodbye

On his 69th birthday, just two days before his death, David Bowie released his final album. Though short, with only seven songs at 41 minutes long, its impact is large.


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Latest Podcast

In this episode of On Record, Allison McVey, University Judiciary Committee Chair and fourth-year College student, discusses the Committee’s 70th anniversary, an unusually heavy caseload this past Fall semester and the responsibilities that come with student-led adjudication. From navigating serious health and safety cases to training new members and launching a new endowment, McVey explains how the UJC continues to adapt while remaining grounded in the University's core values of respect, safety and freedom.