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Hot start for Carroll Hall

Carroll Hall is the smallest dorm at Notre Dame, and is often an afterthought to others on campus — especially, in recent years, athletically.

Now & Then: Food

A Sneak Peak at Scene Around the World: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Domers took Amsterdam by storm in mid-September and saw what life was like in the land of windmills and wooden clogs.

Music Under the Radar: New Age Acoustic

The Situation: Music hunters seek, read, blog and cull music from radio, print and most often, the interwebs. Music gatherers collect mix CD's, free digital downloads and whatever their friends happen to be listening to. If you are a gatherer, this space is for you. If you are a hunter, e-mail me your latest find, and I promise you'll find it written up here. (Seriously. E-mail. Even if you're not a student.)

Hitting a wall: Why 'Wall Street' didn't meet expectations

With a glowing cast of talented Hollywood mainstays and eager young artists, "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" had the potential to be the film that defined a decade, in the same way that the original "Wall Street" did years before. The focus on the financial crisis, however, distracted from the most interesting character, Gordon Gekko, and placed too much emphasis on the weaker characters to truly give that thrill that had once captivated audiences.

More of the same from Maroon 5

Not quite rock, a little more than pop and at times drifting towards funk, Maroon 5 has refused to be pinned into a single genre since its inception. And at the same time, one of the consistent criticisms against the band is that all of its songs sound the same. The group's newest studio album, "Hands All Over," is no different.

Frontier Ruckus to perform pastoral tunes Friday

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Notre Dame Style Spotter

Name: Shelley Chen

S. Carey concert review

There have been many drummers to break out on their own and release solo albums, from Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl's solo debut as Foo Fighters on his 1995 self-titled album to Radiohead percussionist Phil Selway's recent album "Familial" to The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney's LP "Feel Good Together" under the side project Drummer. And now, Bon Iver's drummer, background vocalist and pianist Sean Carey is emerging as a solo artist in his own right, having recently released his debut "All We Grow" as S. Carey and currently on tour with his backup band.

Fashion by Felicia

There is no factor more challenging in any fashionista's quest for the perfect outfit then the weather. There have been many occasions upon which this element of our ecosystem has seriously cramped my style.

Papa Roach and Trapt rock Club Fever

This Wednesday, California rock will bring the heat wave to South Bend when Papa Roach and Trapt perform at Club Fever. Papa Roach brings music from their new album "Time for Annihilation," released in August, and Trapt will be performing songs from their new album "No Apologies," which comes out Oct. 12. Both bands originated in California, have the experience of multiple albums under their belts and have new music ahead in their careers to bring to the stage.

The Big Red Dawg clash

If you walked through South Quad early this week, you probably heard the din of trash talk between the Alumni Dawgs and the Dillon Big Red leading up to Wednesday's interhall football scrimmage.

Matt Costa finds his groove with "Mobile Chateau"

While Picasso had his blue and rose periods, singer/songwriter and musician Matt Costa is making his way through the decades with the tone of his third and latest album, "Mobile Chateau."

The Walkmen take it easy in their new album "Lisbon

The Walkmen's career has been a 10-year musical presentation of "taking a chill pill." Starting off with post-punk revival fury in the early 2000's, they have progressively calmed down their sound without loosing their smooth pessimism. One of their earlier songs, "Rat," was an angry look at 21st century disconnectedness. "Lisbon," their newest effort, sounds like a bunch of buddies sitting in a sunroom, playing anthems about how life is kind of awful, but… whatever.

Alexander's Grill: More than just a dining experience

Since May 2009, little known Alexander's Grill has been winning over the hearts and stomachs of Notre Dame students and the South Bend community through their delicious food and commitment to making eating out a personal experience.

Greed isn't Good, it's Great: A Look at Oliver Stone's "Wall Street" (1987)

"The point is, ladies and gentlemen, that greed, for lack of a better word, is good." Gordon Gekko says it all with this iconic line in the 1987 classic film, "Wall Street." The Wall Street scene in the 1980s was plagued by a near compulsory obsession with money and power. It was glamorously extravagant and set the stage for the emblematic financial thrill ride that is Oliver Stone's "Wall Street."

Weekend Events Calendar 9/23 - 9/26

Thursday

Purchase with a purpose

Merging fashion and social responsibility seems to be the latest marketing trend. TOMS shoes are one of the most successful examples of this business model: for each pair of shoes sold, another pair is given to a child in need of shoes. The company will give pair No. 1 million this month.

Gabriel Iglesias: 'Fluffy' and funny at the Morris

Grab your Hawaiian shirt and clear your schedule. Gabriel Iglesias, also known as,"Big Fluffy," brings his hit comedy tour "The Fluffy Shop Tour" to South Bend Thursday at the Morris Performing Arts Center.

D. Montayne is 'Goin Up' at Legends

D. Montayne is an up-and-coming underground rapper, who also goes by Dylan Walter on campus at Notre Dame. The sophomore's second mixtape, "Goin Up" dropped recently, showing improvement in leaps and bounds from his freshman release "Extracurricular Activity."  He plays a show at Legends tonight.