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BØRNS lures crowd with eccentric charm

December 11, 2015

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Krysten Ritter portrays the title character in this new Marvel series.

Jessica Jones redefines superhero stereotypes

December 3, 2015

By DUBRAY KINNEY For The News-Letter

New play examines injuries in football

December 3, 2015

By SPENCER ABROHMS For The News-Letter

Creed breathes new life into Rocky series

December 3, 2015

Firefly Music Festival Announces Lineup for June 2016

December 3, 2015

The Firefly Music Festival, a four-day event in Dover, Del., has experienced rapid growth since its inauguration in 2012. Firefly released its lineup on Wednesday, Nov. 18 and will take place from June 16 - 19, 2016. Rachel Biderman Managing Editor of The News-Letter spoke to Firefly’s Director of Experience Megan Marshall to talk about the 2016 Festival.

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Singer Mariah Carey performs her classic Christmas song every year.

Classic Christmas songs: the definitive ranking

December 3, 2015

By MARCIA ZIMMERMAN For The News-Letter

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Aziz Ansari stars in Master Of None, which emulates the intimate stylings of shows such as Louie.

Master of None laughs at millenial problems

December 3, 2015

By WILL KIRSCH

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SLAM dedicated their performance to those who have the courage and strength to be different.

SLAM showcase benefits hip-hop community

November 19, 2015

By ANEEKA RATNAYAKE For The News-Letter

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The JHU Classical Ballet Company performed The Nutcracker Nov. 14.

The Nutcracker brings early dose of Christmas cheer

November 19, 2015

By MARCIA ZIMMERMAN For The News-Letter

Film Society presents Princess Bride reading

November 19, 2015

By SPENCER ABROHMS For The News-Letter

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Girlpool channels the Philadelphia-punk sound of the late 2000s.

Girlpool, Alex G bring bed pop to Baltimore

November 19, 2015

By DUBRAY KINNEY For The News-Letter

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BMA panel discusses the role of race in artwork

November 19, 2015

Courtesy of EMILY HERMAN Shamir’s music explores a diverse range of genres and emotions.

Shamir experiments with sound, identity at Ottobar

November 19, 2015

By EMILY HERMAN Arts & Entertainment Editor

Room triumphs with Oscar-worthy acting

November 19, 2015

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Despite a star-studded cast, The Last Witch Hunter fails to add emotional power to its simplistic plot.

The Last Witch Hunter drags with boring plot

November 12, 2015

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British electro-pop singer Ellie Goulding’s latest release, Delirium, displays noticeable growth.

Ellie Goulding revisits folk roots in Delirium

By AMANDA AUBLE | November 12, 2015

By AMANDA AUBLE

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Culture Show featured 16 diverse groups and their unique messages.

Culture Show showcases diversity, community

November 12, 2015

By SPENCER ABROHMS For The News-Letter

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DarkMatter’s #ItGetsBitter set mocked mainstream LGBT activism.

DarkMatter performs poetic social critique

November 12, 2015

By SARAH SCHREIB Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Deerhunter’s new album, Fading Frontier, features experimental pop.

Atlanta’s Deerhunter mixes weirdness, pop

November 12, 2015

By DUBRAY KINNEY For The News-Letter

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Comic John Mulaney joked about University student life, including the registration system ISIS.

John Mulaney pokes fun at Hopkins quirks

November 12, 2015

By MARCIA ZIMMERMAN For The News-Letter