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S. Carey makes his own masterpiece

For Sean Carey, drummer for the contemporary band Bon Iver, his band's last album was a tough act to follow. In fact, "For Emma, Forever Ago" could hardly be considered the Wisconsin native's own work. The album was largely the creation of musical soul man Justin Vernon. Carey actually didn't get his start with Bon Iver until after the entire album had been written by Vernon in a remote Wisconsin cabin.

Stone charms in 'Easy A'

Any reputation is better than no reputation. Or at least high school student Olive Penderghast (Emma Stone) thinks so. Fed up with being unknown in her high school, she decides to take advantage of a rumor so that her fellow students will finally know who she is. Now, most people would not want the identity she receives, but Olive doesn't just accept her role. She embraces it wholeheartedly, at least on the surface, in "Easy A," directed by Will Gluck.

Affleck's sophomore effort shines

No one would have thought, when "Gigli" was hitting rock bottom and the "Bennifer" situation was becoming more cliché and annoyingly-addressed than tabloid culture in general, that Ben Affleck had more artistic style up his sleeve than had been revealed in his contribution to the "Good Will Hunting" screenplay. "Gone Baby Gone" was something of a grand re-entrance for Affleck. "The Town" is his way of confirming his directorial mastery and promise for more good films.

Affleck's sophomore effort shines

No one would have thought, when "Gigli" was hitting rock bottom and the "Bennifer" situation was becoming more cliché and annoyingly-addressed than tabloid culture in general, that Ben Affleck had more artistic style up his sleeve than had been revealed in his contribution to the "Good Will Hunting" screenplay. "Gone Baby Gone" was something of a grand re-entrance for Affleck. "The Town" is his way of confirming his directorial mastery and promise for more good films.

Notre Dame Style Spotter

Name: Sadie Olen

Devil' fails to deliver

In the latest of "The Night Chronicles," M. Night Shyamalan once again proves his inability to make a movie close to as good as "The Sixth Sense." This supposed horror film was underdeveloped and, as usual, the classic Shyamalan twist lacked depth and insight. In fact, the biggest twist was hyping this movie only for it to, predictably, fail to meet expectations.

Away Game Etiquette

You have felt the joy of beating Purdue. You have dealt with the pain of losing to Michigan. Rather than experiencing numbness watching the Michigan State game this Saturday on a television, many Domers will venture to East Lansing to await Notre Dame football's fate first-hand.

Fashion's Night Out

"Shop For Something Good." This was the catch phrase of the extravaganza known as Fashion's Night Out. On September 10, designers, models, socialites and students flooded the streets of Manhattan in search of the most glamorous parties in town.

Dorm Eateries

On Thursday Scene featured four of the best eateries on campus. Today Scene brings you five more restaurants to feed the insatiable desire for pizza and burgers that occurs late at night in dorms all across Notre Dame.

Weekend Events Calendar 9-16 to 9-19

Thursday: Get Him to the Greek

Dorm Eateries

Shamrock Snack Shack: McGlinn Hall

S. Carey Grows to New Heights with Debut LP

Whereas the focus of Bon Iver is usually on founder Justin Vernon, drummer S. Carey — real name Sean Carey — has been more in the limelight as of late.

Eastern Conference Champions rise to success 'A Million Miles An Hour'

Eastern Conference Champions was, not too long ago, an unknown indie band from Philly. Now the trio, consisting of lead singer and guitarist Josh Ostrander, drummer Greg Lyons and bassist Melissa Dougherty, lives in Los Angeles.

S. Carey Grows to New Heights with Debut LP

Now & Then: Off-campus living

Upon facing the demand to sign my Irish Row lease for next year, I began to think about what prompted students to move off campus in earlier years. Personally (and I think several of my peers agree), I am simply looking for a change of pace, a little more space and some independence.

Cotton Underground

Every year, Irish sports fans shill out $15 for The Shirt. A sizable chunk of the proceeds goes to charity funds for Notre Dame students who have suffered catastrophic illness or need financial assistance for campus activities.

A sneak peek at 'Scene' Around the World: London, England

The Music and Markets of London

Fall TV Preview

"30 Rock"

Music Under the Radar

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 will find it written up here.

Notre Dame Style Spotter

Name: Dan Marsh and Nora Goebelbecker