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Alt-J tries a new direction with mixed results in “Reduxer”

Like them or not, you probably have some experience with Alt-J’s music. Whether it’s the mumbled lyrics, the unusual instrumentation or the twee habit of referring to their band as just “∆,” most people who are familiar with the indie music scene immediately recognize Joe Newman’s airy vocals and intertwining harp melodies.

The Ar-Kaics achieve with a raw sound in “In this Time”

Floating upwards in Instagram feeds and maybe even in the real, tangible world somewhere, there exists something called the mirror cake. It’s named after the smooth shine of its glaze which, to be considered successful, must be spotless — it must be perfect without any trace of effort. This effortless beauty catches the eye at first, but after watching anything that could be considered an imperfection get sanded down to an uncanny valley smoothness, the mind craves some deviating irregularity.

8 ways to get over career fair jitters

Do career fairs make you want to hide underneath a table and pretend you’re a cat? The thought of interacting with real-life adults with real-life…

BU Novice: my first taste of debate

Last weekend, the Smith Debate Society traveled across Massachusetts to attend the Boston University Novice tournament. Smith brought the biggest team, with 22 competitors and…

Restructured compensation plan for Residence Life Student Staff

Every year, Smith students face rising annual tuition fees. To put this into perspective, the traditional undergraduate fee for attending Smith in the 2016-2017 academic year was $68,482; now, two years later, the fee stands at $72,292. This trend has been observed for many years now and is expected to continue in the coming years.

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