The Music Box: Explosion in the Sky

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The Music Box: Explosion in the Sky

No Comments 28 April 2011

The Music Box is back this week, reviewing Explosion in the Sky’s new album “Take Care, Take Care, Take Care.” If you have any music-related questions, email us at entertainment@clarioncallnews.com, @tweet us at twitter.com/call_ae or join our Facebook fanpage. Samuel Dixon A&E Editor, The Clarion Call Let’s get this out of the way. Explosions in [...]

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‘Sucker Punch’ flaunts flash, lacks story

No Comments 28 April 2011

Zack Snyder, the mind behind such films as “300” and “Watchmen,” brings one of his original ideas to life in “Sucker Punch.” This marks Snyder’s fifth feature length endeavor. The movie is both ground-breaking and yes somehow subpar in some aspects of cinema. The film weaves a narrative about a young girl who is trapped [...]

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The Music Box: Foo Fighters

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The Music Box: Foo Fighters

No Comments 21 April 2011

The Music Box is back this week, reviewing the Foo Fighters’ new album “Wasting Light.” Make sure to check out the podcast both online and on 91.7 WCUC-FM, Friday morning at 11:30 a.m. If you have any music-related questions, email us at entertainment@clarioncallnews.com, @tweet us at twitter.com/call_ae or join our Facebook fanpage. Samuel Dixon A&E [...]

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The Music Box: Thursday

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The Music Box: Thursday

No Comments 14 April 2011

The Music Box is back this week, reviewing Thursday’s new album “No Devolución.” Make sure to check out the podcast both online and on 91.7 WCUC-FM, Friday morning at 11:30 a.m. The Music Box will soon be launching on WCUB-TV as The Music Box TV. We will have more information on the jump to television [...]

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The Music Box: Throwback Edition

No Comments 31 March 2011

The Music Box is back this week, reviewing all the previous Music Box albums. Make sure to check out the podcast both online and on 91.7 WCUC-FM, Friday morning at 11:30 a.m. The Music Box will soon be launching on WCUB-TV as The Music Box TV. We will have more information on the jump to [...]

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The Music Box: The Strokes

1 Comment 24 March 2011

The Music Box is back again this week talking about The Strokes and the album, “Angles.” Make sure to check out the podcast both online and on 91.7 WCUC-FM, Friday morning at 11:30 a.m. for your chance to win a pair of Ke$ha tickets. If you would like to share your thoughts on the album [...]

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The Music Box: Dance Gavin Dance

1 Comment 17 March 2011

The Music Box is back again this week talking about Dance Gavin Dance and the album, “Downtown Battle Mountain II.” Make sure to check out the podcast both online and on 91.7 WCUC-FM Friday mornings at 11:30 a.m. If you would like to share your thoughts on the album or have any music related questions, [...]

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The Music Box: The Streets

No Comments 03 March 2011

The Music Box is back again this week talking about The Streets and their last album, “Computers and Blues.” Make sure to check out the podcast both online and on 91.7 WCUC-FM Friday mornings at 11:30 a.m.. If you would like to share your thoughts on the album or have any music related questions, e-mail [...]

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Re-imagining an innovator

No Comments 03 March 2011

Apple revolutionized the portable computing market in 2010 with its release of the iPad. The device helped develop a brand-new concept for tablet computing and forced Apple’s competition to play catch-up. Now, just a few weeks after Google released its flagship Android tablet, the Motorola Xoom, Apple announced that it would be releasing a new [...]

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The Music Box: Radiohead ‘The King of Limbs’

No Comments 24 February 2011

The Music Box is back again this week talking about Radiohead and their surprise album, “The King of Limbs.” Make sure to check out the podcast both online and on 91.7 WCUC-FM Friday mornings at 11:30 a.m.. If you would like to share your thoughts on the album or have any music related questions, e-mail [...]

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The Music Box: Bright Eyes

3 Comments 17 February 2011

The Music Box is back again this week talking about Bright Eyes and their last album, “The People’s Key.” Make sure to check out the podcast both online and on 91.7 WCUC-FM Friday mornings at 11:30. If you would like to share your thoughts on the album or have any music related questions, e-mail us [...]

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Free-to-play gaming

No Comments 10 February 2011

Using the same unique gameplay style as the “Warcraft 3,” mod “Defense of the Ancients,” “League of Legends” is a competitive team game. The player controls a champion from the league in  five on five or three on three matches. The game has over 40 different champions to choose from, each having their own skills [...]

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The Music Box: Upcoming music for 2011

5 Comments 03 February 2011

The Music Box is back. This week the gang is talking about the music of 2011. Make sure to listen to this week’s podcast, where you can hear the full interview with Anthony Green. If you would like to share what music you are looking forword to this year or have any music related questions [...]

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Music Feature: Anthony Green

Comments Off 03 February 2011

Today’s music fans are fickle, constantly jumping to what’s new or flashy on a whim. Rarely does the industry see an artist with a longevity after his or her initial exposure to the masses. Anthony Green is an exception. Originally the front man of Saosin, Green has been touring and recording with bands since 2003. [...]

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The Music Box: Matt and Kim ‘Sidewalks’

Comments Off 11 November 2010

This week the panel is joined by Elora Walsh, reviewing “Sidewalks,” by Matt and Kim. Matt and Kim are an indie group from the Brooklyn, music scene. The duo formed in 2004 and released their first self-titled album in 2006. “Sidewalks” is their third studio release. Stay tuned: starting next week The Music Box will [...]

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The Music Box: Introductions

Comments Off 04 November 2010

Music is experienced differently by everyone. Because of this, the concept of  a music review is flawed. To help change this, the Arts & Entertainment  section would like to introduce The Music Box. This new column is dedicated to looking at an album from a number of different perspectives and features a panel of music [...]

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Eight albums and still searching

Comments Off 07 October 2010

Finding good band members is hard. Making sure every member’s playing style and music tastes align can make or break a band. Eliminate the need for other musicians and the internal squabbles go with them. Since 2002, Keith Lynch has been playing by himself. Lynch has released seven albums under the name of Unknown Component, [...]

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College Conservatives meet on campus

Comments Off 30 September 2010

CLARION, Pa. – Clarion College Conservatives learned about capitalism Sept 15, during a weekly meeting in Founders Hall in Clarion. Lawrence Carr, a welcomed speaker of the group and professor at Clarion University, informed the members about capitalism and what it means for today’s society. “Capitalism in a word is freedom,” said Carr, “As young [...]

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Eliminating physical media

Comments Off 30 September 2010

In a world where Internet is king, it’s no surprise that it would eventually find its way into living rooms. Over the years different companies have attempted to replace consumers need for physical media with streamed content. Entertainment companies are loosening their control on content and allowing consumers to choose a method best suited for [...]

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Game Review: Remember Bungie

1 Comment 16 September 2010

On Nov 15, 2001 Microsoft took its first steps into the console market with the release of the Xbox.  With big name companies Nintendo and Sony dominating the market, Microsoft made a bold decision to enter, even after watching the failure of Sega and the Dreamcast. “Halo: Combat Evolved” was released as a launch title [...]

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Chatroulette, slightly better than Russian

1 Comment 15 April 2010

In the 1960s, the Internet was created by The Advanced Research Projects Agency for the United States Department of Defense. Originally designed as a way for scientists to share research information, today’s culture has shifted the Internet into a black hole of social deviancy and questionable content. Further pushing these boundaries is the new sensation [...]

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UAB announces CampusFest line-up

1 Comment 25 March 2010

Friday, April 23 will be the first night of a promised two nights for this year’s CampusFest. The University Activities Board has managed to land four widely different artists for the two night special. Post-grunge band Tantric is set to headline opening night with Advocate, winner of Clarion University’s Battle of the bands starting the [...]

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Remembering the forgotten of 2009

Comments Off 25 February 2010

The year 2009 was a big one for entertainment. With an almost non-stop influx of big named titles, it proved to be one of the best for the industry. Titles like “Avatar,” “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” and Taylor Swift’s “Fearless” dominated their respective markets breaking records and setting a precedent for all to [...]

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How to write an ep in five days or less

Comments Off 18 February 2010

Bomb the Music Industry! is an anomaly of a band. Started in 2004 by a group of college friends, BtMI! is attempting to change everything about the industry. Signed to Quote Unquote Records, the band and the label relies on fan donations to keep running. Lead by Jeff Rosenstock and his ideals the band has [...]

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Perfection earns a million dollars

Comments Off 10 February 2010

Developer 2K Sports is offering $1 million dollars to the first gamer to throw a perfect game in its upcoming baseball game “MLB 2K10.” The contest is being used as a way to prove the authenticity of the new pitch controls found in this year’s iteration of the game.

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Best of entertainment ‘09

Comments Off 10 December 2009

With the year and holiday season fastly approaching you may realize that you’re still looking for some last minute gift ideas. Luckily the entertainment industry had more then enough great releases to provide you with a number of options.

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Bandits return

Comments Off 03 December 2009

In 1995 the Rx Bandits formed to give the third wave ska revival of the 90s  a much needed revival. However, over the years, they have strayed from their ska roots and now find themselves working under the self-proclaimed title of Groove Tech. So how do those Bandits sound with almost no trace of horns? [...]

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UAB presents Burnham and Bailey

Comments Off 29 October 2009

It was an interesting sight. Students stood out in the rain Oct. 23, waiting to make their way into Marwick-Boyd Auditorium. The crowd had come to see Bo Burnham of Youtube and Ben Bailey of the hit show “Cash Cab” perform stand-up comedy in a show sponsored by the University Activities Board. Following the show, [...]

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A brutal defeat for Tim Schafer?

Comments Off 22 October 2009

Tim Schafer is a man with unique vision and insight. His game worlds constantly challenge a player’s idea of fun and originality. His new game “Brutal Legend” is no different. Set in an alternate medieval universe, you play as Eddie Riggs (as voiced by Jack Black), a roadie who is transported back in time to [...]

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“Rockin’ The Suburbs” with Ben Folds

Comments Off 08 October 2009

Performing at a college venue can be challenging for artists. If they are a big hit, making the rounds on radio stations and MTV they will have no problem selling out the show, but veterans of the industry don’t fare as well. Ben Folds is an artist who has been making music for years but [...]

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