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Fashion By Felicia

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As a young girl, I had a very great obsession (well to tell the whole fashion truth, I had many, but I'm writing a column, not a memoir so I'll err on the side of brevity for your sake, dear reader).


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The Intergalactic Nemesis

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In 1938, Orson Welles incited a countrywide riot with his radio-play adaption of H.G. Wells' science fiction classic, "War of the Worlds." Around the same time was the boom of the graphic novel.



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Delta Spirit Changes It Up

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Trashcan lids and youthful exuberance gave Delta Spirit both acclaim and a sense of destiny when they first hit the scene in 2006. With hype for their third and latest full-length album "Delta Spirit" snowballing from a successful SXSW appearance and tour with My Morning Jacket, it seems as though the band might finally break into mainstream consciousness.



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Baking With Brenna

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Nutella is best described as "the food of the gods." It is, as an Internet meme I recently saw aptly described, the thing that tastes better than skinny feels. I personally believe it has the power to bring anyone together - Nutella could be the key to world peace. The only thing that can make Nutella better is the addition of marshmallow fluff. Wrap those two ingredients up in puff pastry, bake to golden brown perfection and you have this week's recipe: the Nutella Puff.



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Comedy Bad Boy Aziz Ansari

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Comedian Aziz Ansari released his latest comedy special, "Dangerously Delicious," directly on his website for $5 on March 20.





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The odds are in "The Hunger Games" favor

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It is one thing to be perhaps the most-hyped movie of the year. It is another to deliver on that excitement - and luckily for the legion of fans of "The Hunger Games," the film adaptation of the wildly popular novel is a thrill-a-minute blockbuster.



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A Breath of Fresh Americana

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BhiBhiman is not what he appears to be. There aren't many surprises left in the Americana and folk genres, but his recent full-length release, simply titled "Bhiman," is one of them.



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Spy Spoofs Come to DPAC

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This weekend, the DeBartolo Center for the Performing Arts (DPAC) brings two films decidedly not steeped in Oscar gold or cultural significance, but instead follow the campy adventures of a bumbling, foolish international spy.