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Serving pancakes with a purpose

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The alliterative charm of “Pancakes with Pat” reflects more than a catchy name. The semesterly event represents the connection between the University of Miami and its community, fostering conversatio...

Ariana Grande’s eighth album, “petal,” falls short of a full bloom

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Ariana Grande is an undeniably talented vocalist. She utilizes her four-octave range as her own  personal instrument, and although it’s impressive, her newest album, “petal,” proves even one of th...

“It is not good for the man to be alone” even includes Spider-Man

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Nearly five years ago, theater audiences shuddered as Tom Holland’s Peter Parker said the words “you’re going to forget who I am” to his girlfriend MJ (Zendaya) and his best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon...

Gracie Abrams leaves listeners in a mundane purgatory with “Daughter from H...

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After saying “Good Riddance” and revealing “The Secret of Us” on her first two albums, Gracie Abrams returns to music with a third album. “Daughter from Hell” released July 17 with a name of such int...

Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s new album is an auditory love story from its first...

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“you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” Olivia Rodrigo’s producer, Dan Nigro said to her while recording new music, unknowing that his remark would become her third studio album’s title.  ...

“The Great Divide” is Noah Kahan at his most honest and poetic

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Noah Kahan is a storyteller. His records aren’t just individual songs. Each one is a piece of a larger narrative — an indie-folktale about childhood, family, grief, sobriety, love, anger and everyth...

Actor and producer Bob Odenkirk talks past roles and new movie, ‘Normal’ at...

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Olympia Theater has stood in the heart of Miami for 100 years. The small red carpet placed in front of the building, however, was a new, temporary addition for the Miami Film Festival.  Adorned wit...

UM’s Hillel brings a Seder away from home to students celebrating Passover

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“Why is this night different from all other nights,” the first of Passover’s Four Questions asks.  The Haggadah booklet, a guide to the holiday, rests on every plate at the table and lists the ans...

The age of leisure: Pajamas and loungewear are taking over fashion

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Nights in Brickell, out to dinner or meeting up with friends warrants a put-together outfit.  Running errands, going to an 8 a.m. class and getting some work done is all about being comfortable....

Charlie Puth’s new album ‘Whatever’s Clever!’ just isn’t clever enough

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“What if there was a song that…” is the opening of the question Charlie Puth is known for asking on his social media accounts, as he reveals a behind the scenes look of his creative process while pro...
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Marissa Levinson

My name is Marissa Levinson, and I am this year’s Co-Arts and Entertainment Editor. I’m a junior studying journalism and creative writing. I love all things music, movies and television, and I hope to be able to share stories about these topics that inform and connect with our readers.