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Archive | April 25th, 2012

Courtesy of Rca Music Group

T-Pain to play GreenFest

This Saturday, Associated Students will host the fourth annual GreenFest Festival, which serves to “encourage, advocate for and celebrate sustainability (and) Aztec Pride.” Billed on the main stage are popular acts such as electronic musician Max Vangeli, house music duo EC Twins and San Diego-based disc jockey and producer Jason Ross.

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Wish on a fallen rock star

Do you have to be depressed to write a sad song? Do you have to be in love to write a love song?” Such were the words of William Miller in the movie “Almost Famous” as his character asked Russell Hammond what it was like to be in a band. Judging from my own personal experience of being in a rock band, it was a lot like the movie … in that they both lasted about two hours.

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Pat Grossi’s chorale experience adds a unique flair to his music. | Courtesy of Rcky Chapman

Active Child to space out UCSD’s The Loft

Everyone had physical after-school activities as a youngster, which could have included dance class, gymnastics, Boy Scouts or a bevy of sports.

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Stanford QB Andrew Luck will be selected first overall by the Indianapolis Colts in tonight’s draft. | MCT Campus

Luck, Griffin III headline draft projections

There isn’t much suspense at the top of the draft, with the Indianapolis Colts announcing they’ll be selecting Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the top pick in tonight’s NFL Draft, but…

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Lindley leaves SDSU as the all-time leader in passing yards, touchdowns, completions and QB starts. | Peter Kluch, senior staff photographer

Lindley, Burris and Hillman prepare for NFL

High school to college. Boyhood to manhood. College football to the National Football League. There is a natural progression to becoming a professional athlete, as there is a natural progression in life.

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Crossword Puzzle Solution 4.26.12

Crossword Puzzle Solution 4.26.12

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Sudoku Solution 4.26.12

Sudoku Solution 4.26.12

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Acting out of the norm is potentially fatal in “Vinegar Tom.” | Courtesy of Zwink Photography

Witch hunting and drama in ‘Vinegar Tom’

“Vinegar Tom” is the third show in a row at San Diego State to deal with societal problems. “Squawk” addressed human conflicts while “Zanna Don’t! A Musical Fairy Tale” tackled the issue of homophobia.

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