5. Culture

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Rihanna Exploting Her Abuse to Garner Publicity For Her Album Release?

Rihanna recently released her album “Russian Roulette.” This would have passed as uneventfully as most CD releases generally go, except that this was no ordinary release.

The Artsy Events Happening On Campus

Ever wonder what kinds of fun, artsy things are going on around campus? Well, here is a list of events happening during the rest of the semester for you to check out.

A Profile on John Pipkin, SU English Professor and Novelist

John Pipkin, a Southwestern English professor, is having a decent year.

“Where the Wild Things Are” Offers Introspection For Your Inner Child

Yet, when Oscar-nominated director Spike Jonze (“Adaptation” and “Being John Malkovich”) grabbed a hold of the beloved story, this children’s book transformed into a dark, introspective film that is made less for children and more for the child buried inside all of us.

Shows in Different Area Codes

Whether you’re sticking around campus or getting the hell out of Dodge, there are Fall Break shows across the state worth checking out.

Austin City Limits! This Weekend!

Are you ready for overpriced parking, seven dollar beer and grassy stage-gazing at Zilker Park?

Time For Another French Film Festival

It’s that time of year again—time for the third annual Tournées Festival of French films.

Gaming is Sexy

The digital gaming industry is more lucrative and progressive than often considered, with rapid technological innovations and evolving user demographics.

Idiot’s Guide to Austin Venues

Austin is home to a diverse live music scene, with more venues per capita than any other city in the nation. Slip on your dancing shoes and enter your attorney’s number in speed dial before driving down for a wild night in what is also known as The Towing Capital of The World.

New SU DOX Film Festival Awes All

For the last three Tuesdays of April, students and faculty alike can enjoy a certain type of film fair at the first ever SU DOX. This mini film festival features documentaries involving grizzlies, muscles and even imprisonment.

Pride And Prejudice And Zombies…Yes, This is Really a Book!

A new novel written by Seth Grahame Smith has put another spin on a classic Jane Austen tale.

Modest Mouse Concert in Austin was Amazing, Emotional Show

Do you remember, as a child, pretending to be an astronaut, launching off into space and fighting the evil Martians?