The Wake

Soap. Shampoo. Toothpaste. Lotion. Foundation. Deodorant. Almost everyone uses at least one, if not all, of these products on a daily basis, but do we ever think about what they are made out of? It is surprising how little we know about these familiar bottles and tubes. According to the Green Guide Web site, which is hosted by the National Geographic Society, the average adult uses nine personal care products a day, with roughly 120 …

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Photo by Ben Lansky

The red and white glow of the Oak Street Cinema marquee has been welcoming cinema stars and audiences for over a decade, but after two years of financial struggle, it seems the beloved movie house is likely to be sold to investors to make way for retail development and housing.

“It is really a financial reality,” said …

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Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago

You have heard it a thousand times: jaded rock stars whining about drugs, alcohol, sex and the woes of life on the road. It is hard for the average person to connect to such an aesthetic; however, a refreshing change in subject matter can be found in …

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Do you ever find yourself longing for the old days, a time when music was dipped in a vat of sweat-soaked plaid button-ups, distorted anguish, and raw power? Perhaps your nostalgia runs deeper – back to a time when psychedelic guitar solos reigned supreme. If this be the case, you may find comfort in the reminiscent stylings of Retribution Gospel Choir’s self-titled debut.

Retribution Gospel Choir, a three man band out of Duluth, Minnesota, features front …

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Photo By Marian Haniarec

The year is 1999, and American news is preoccupied with the Columbine High School shooting, Y2K, and the aftermath of the Lewinsky scandal. Over the Atlantic and through the woods to Capalnita, Romania, a similar scene is taking place. Despite thousands of miles of separation, the Romanian media is focused on American headlines. This …

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