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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby

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Utilizing three different points of view, "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby" tells the story of a couple struggling to maintain their marriage in the wake of tragedy.
Mary Strother, Writer September 22, 2014
Utilizing three different points of view, "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby" tells the story of a couple struggling to maintain their marriage in the wake of tragedy.

Best songs to beat new semester stress

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If you find yourself caving under the pressure of new semester stress, plug in your headphones and keep yourself sane with this playlist created A&E Editor Tyler Davis.
Tyler Davis, Writer September 19, 2014
If you find yourself caving under the pressure of new semester stress, plug in your headphones and keep yourself sane with this playlist created A&E Editor Tyler Davis.

Christian films fail by sugarcoating reality

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Christian films fall short of the mark not due to their lack of effort, but because of their unwillingness to confront real issues.
David Vendrell, Writer September 16, 2014
Christian films fall short of the mark not due to their lack of effort, but because of their unwillingness to confront real issues.

Long live the King Shelter

King Shelter performs Sunday Sept. 14 at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney. | Photo courtesy of Hanna Reichl
King Shelter kicked off their album release at House of Blues in Anaheim on Sept. 14.
Makailynn Clark, Writer September 16, 2014
King Shelter kicked off their album release at House of Blues in Anaheim on Sept. 14.

Documentary exposes abusive Christian camp

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Biola alumni Kate Logan releases her feature-length documentary "Kidnapped for Christ," which follows the lives of Christians experiencing hardships in troubled teen school.
David Vendrell, Writer September 16, 2014
Biola alumni Kate Logan releases her feature-length documentary "Kidnapped for Christ," which follows the lives of Christians experiencing hardships in troubled teen school.

Sir Sly set out to prove themselves on “You Haunt Me”

junostatic.com
Sir Sly crafts an accessible album with, "You Haunt Me" without becoming sugary or cliche.
September 16, 2014
Sir Sly crafts an accessible album with, "You Haunt Me" without becoming sugary or cliche.

A heartbreaking story of beauty and failure

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Dark but beautiful, "Inside Llewyn Davis" tells the story of struggling musician Llewyn Davis who, try as he might, could never strike the right chord.
Mary Strother, Writer September 16, 2014
Dark but beautiful, "Inside Llewyn Davis" tells the story of struggling musician Llewyn Davis who, try as he might, could never strike the right chord.

Walking in someone else’s shoes: empathy through cinema

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All movies have one goal in common-- to make you feel.
David Vendrell, Writer September 9, 2014
All movies have one goal in common-- to make you feel.

Robert Plant’s “Lullaby” isn’t worth waking up for

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"Lullaby and ... The Ceaseless Roar" contains several notable tracks but is overall disappointing.
Christian Davis, Writer September 9, 2014
"Lullaby and ... The Ceaseless Roar" contains several notable tracks but is overall disappointing.

Dollar Theater Movie Reviews

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Movie reviews of films currently playing at the dollar theater.
Drew Mattocks, Writer September 9, 2014
Movie reviews of films currently playing at the dollar theater.

Forrest Gump still matters, even 20 years later

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"Forrest Gump" remains an important part of pop culture.
Tyler Davis, Writer September 9, 2014
"Forrest Gump" remains an important part of pop culture.

Delta Spirit return with darkest album yet

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Delta Spirit's "Into the Wide" confronts darkness and bitterness while holding true to their unique sound.
Tyler Davis, Writer September 9, 2014
Delta Spirit's "Into the Wide" confronts darkness and bitterness while holding true to their unique sound.