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Fashion by Felicia

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It is an undeniable fact of our fashionable life that every fashionista has a pet peeve: something that drives her off her style rocker. I am no exception. More than mermaid tails on gowns (always strut, never waddle), cheap fabric (uncomfortable and unsophisticated), and large bows (what am I, a present?), I loathe interview outfits.


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Style with Sean

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So you're not Barney Stinson or have that innate desire to wear a suit everyday. I get it. You generally hate dressing up, but it has to be done sometimes. However, the Winter Career and Internship Fair is fast approaching. You want to present your best self, but you don't really understand what makes some guys look so good in a suit. Here are some areas to look at when dressing for that key interview (in order of importance).


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Worst Week Ever: Paula Deen

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Paula Deen the Queen of Lean? In her dreams. The Southern butter belle has taken a beating in the kitchen this week as her love of cream and sugar molded into fodder for a mass media picnic. Poor Paula Deen, always trying to spread love in a time of calorie-a, is having the Worst Week Ever.



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The Top 50 Films of the Decade: Part One

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Over the five-day week, The Observer will count down all of the movies that made us laugh, cry, reflect and sit on the edge of our seats — all of the best films of the decade. These 50 films all share an essence of filmmaking genius that were exceptional amongst the thousands of films released in the last 10 years, and some of them will one day be viewed as "classics" in film history. So here they are, the best films of the decade.



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Crossdressing and Romance

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Get a taste of Shakespeare this week with the newest production from Actors From The London Stage. These bi-annual productions, which feature a group of actors known for their work in British theatre, visit Washington Hall once each semester thanks to support from Shakespeare at Notre Dame. This semester's production is the comedy, "Twelfth Night."




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India Garden brings spice to South Bend

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While it really is unfortunate that the South Bend area only has one Indian restaurant ofnote, that may be a byproduct of India Garden having some of the best Indian food made in the state of Indiana outside of my mom's kitchen. Only a short drive east of campus on Edison St., I highly recommend this place for seasoned Indian-food enthusiasts and those new to the cuisine alike.


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Stay up to date with the best new apps

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As the world, also known as the Notre Dame bubble, becomes evermore technologically integrated, Scene thought it was time to publish an article on the trendiest apps. Download these free applications to your smart phones and watch the world around you become a little more accessible.


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Attention all Gz and Hustlas

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Snoop Dogg is coming back to South Bend. That's right — the Doggfather himself will appear Feb. 1 at Club Fever. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at Club Fever/Backstage Grill without any service fees for just $45. Tickets the day of the show, assuming there are any left, will be sold for $50.



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Boy meets horse, and the rest is history

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Yes, it's about a horse. But it's so much more than that. It's about the death of the cavalry; the bonds of friendship between humans and animals; the ties that bind all of humanity together; perseverance; love. So yeah, it's a tearjerker.



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Midseason Television

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It's been a long winter, and while spring isn't peeking around the corner just yet, your days will look a little brighter thanks to the return of your favorite TV shows. From new shows to returning favorites, January and February spell a whole new television landscape. Check out Scene's guide to what's worth watching when the snow starts falling and you just can't bear to leave your room.


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Art in the Service of Humanity

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Most art exhibitions tell a story of some kind, whether or not viewers are aware of it. Sometimes the organizers concentrate on the stylistic evolution of a single artist, while other times they draw connections between multiple artists working at a particular historical moment. DIGNITY, an exhibition of 52 photographs that recently opened at the Snite Museum of Art, tells a chilling story of human rights violations and extreme poverty.


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Dragon Tattoo' Leaves Its Mark

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David Fincher is a filmmaker of many hats: a masterful storyteller, a visionary director, a weaver of thrilling suspense and an utter perfectionist behind the camera and in the editing bay.