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Hayley Lamberson, Chicago Maroon
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O-Issue 2011: Chicago art
O-Issue 2011: Inside a capella
There’s more behind the clever names.
Graphic Sex
The odd saga of UChicago Hookups
Not quite fit for a king: The Oscars merely bore and confuse
Despite their attempts, The Academy may not be ready to change their image.
“A Fire In My Belly” at the Smart
David Wojnarowicz’s controversial film comes to campus.
Voices Top 5 for 2010
Voices weigh in on the top 5 albums, Oscar contenders, viral videos, overplayed songs, and worst fashion trends of the year.
Top 5 Oscar Contenders
Love them or hate them, these movies are getting a lot of hype.
Chicago Music
More tunes than you can shake a Pitchfork at
Diversity
OMSA? LGBTQ? OK!
Stony Island House
5700 Stony Island Avenue; 77 residents
Tunnel Vision
Seasoned U of C students know that nearly all the buildings on the quad are connected to each other—Cobb and Gates-Blake, for example. But it’s a well-kept secret that the entire University is connected underground by miles of steam tunnels.
Romero remake sticks too close to horror tradition
Spoiler alert! Military bio-weapon goes awry
HPAC’s Notes gets inside your head
To enter Notes to Nonself is to begin a journey into the mind.
UofC CLEANS UP in Critics Circle Nominations
Three authors associated with the university are nominated for the prestigious literary award.
Girl Talk throws a party at Mandel Hall
A review of MAB’s fall concert
Gangs in Chicago
And how to [try to] stop them
Top 5 Guilty Pleasure Songs
You know you love them.
Modern wing guides us through Twombly’s Natural World
Cy Twombly: The Natural World displays the artist’s contemporary paintings and sculptures from between 2000 and 2007. The exhibition divulges just enough context to make the works available to a wider audience but also lets them speak for themselves, giving each viewer his or her own understanding of Twombly’s Natural World.
Bottom-bound Cursive tweaks alt-rock formula
Hailing from Omaha, NE, Cursive is known for its use of unusual and distinctive instruments. We talked to Cursive guitarist Matt Maginn about Omaha and Bright Eyes.
Fight Bartlett boredom with these handy food blogs
Want to take a break from the dining halls and exercise your culinary skills? Here’s a list of helpful food blogs.
“Mobsters, Monsters, and Swords!”
CEAS’s spring quarter Friday Noon Film series provides Japanese B-movie bliss.
St. Pat’s events offer festive relief from finals
Even though St. Patrick’s Day lands smack dab in the middle of finals week this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t pull out at least most of the stops to celebrate.
Jackson’s comeback not a thriller
Yesterday Michael Jackson announced one more comeback before retiring permanently from performing, but does anyone really care?
Who watched the Watchmen? Advance reviews are in!
Devoted fans of the graphic novel may be miffed about the changed ending, but critics say overall the film stays loyal to its source. For nonreaders, strong acting and striking cinematography are sure to please.
V-Day promises fun for singles and steadies
For both the lovers and the loveless, the 14th is the day to get out of the house and see what the city has to offer.
Get your art fix for free for all of February
Poor art lovers rejoice! The Art Institute is free for the next twenty days.
Ludo lingers on Brides, brushing teeth
Tim Ferrell looks back fondly on indie days and U of C cast parties.
Margot hits Bottom Lounge after triple-album explosion
Perfect for the cold, gray winter, Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s is the kind of band that makes you want to stay inside and lounge around the house. Still, try to come see them at the Bottom Lounge on Saturday.
Booth baffles with high-concept spin on Cotán
Mark Booth’s new exhibit is a multi-media reworking of a still-life by Spanish baroque artist Juan Cotan.
Neutral Milk Hotel’s Koster leads Elephant to Bottom Lounge
To celebrate the release of two albums, Julian Koster teamed up with various member bands of the Elephant 6 Recording Company for “The Elephant 6 Holiday Surprise Tour.” VOICES talked to Koster about his upcoming tour, his new albums, and how his music has evolved.
Chicken DVD amuses, but fails to take flight
For a show as capricious as Robot Chicken, the DVD extras are surprisingly bland.