By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorWe're rounding the corner of the semester. With finals just around the bend, the end is in sight, but not without one final push of studying and book-hitting. Here's some new music to keep you motivated in these last few weeks. "Glue Song (feat. Clairo)" by beabadoobee (April 17) If the original wasn't...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorWaco Suspension Bridge celebration | April 21 - 22 | 7 p.m. Friday - 1 p.m. Saturday | 101 N University Parks Drive | Festivities to kick of the reopening of Waco's iconic bridge will include live music and a drone show. The official ribbon-cutting will take place Saturday, followed by a longhorn...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorThe fourth studio album from R&B star Daniel Caesar, “NEVER ENOUGH,” is a solid hour of music that flows smoothly together like its opening track “Ocho Rios” would suggest. It’s actually surprising that 18 songs would come together for such a brief run time, but many of the tracks are short and sweet,...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorBaylor Theatre is gearing up for one its last productions of the semester in “Comedy of Errors.” Shakespeare’s iconic tale of twins separated at birth gets a new twist; a new circus setting and opportunities for the audience to talk to actors during the play.“The story behind ‘The Comedy of Errors’ is ancient,”...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorLate April, the season of looking around in Moody Library for a seat next to an outlet, standing for half an hour in the Starbucks line and eventually just scrolling on TikTok instead of doing work. If you're looking for an escape from the same old finals season drudgery, here are our recommendations...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorThis week, most of us are stressing over registration times and getting into that one class you need to graduate. Chill out and trust the process with some new music."Chemical" by Post Malonehttps://open.spotify.com/track/5w40ZYhbBMAlHYNDaVJIUu?si=c90a1a95405a4318 At first, I couldn't believe my ears. This is Post Malone? Shockingly, yes. The king of sing-rap is back. "Chemical"...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorFinals season is upon us in a matter of weeks. With Moody Library starting to become fuller and fuller with each passing day, here are some of our favorite study hacks to make finals season just a little smoother. Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life Editor Most people listen to music while studying....

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorRent | April 14 | 7 p.m. | The Texas Music Cafe, 715 Washington Ave. | $15-18 | Enjoy the musical creation of Johnathan Larson, which takes a look into the lives of young bohemians living in New York City during the HIV/AIDS crisis. Waco Downtown Farmers Market | April 15 | 9...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorAs we return to campus from a hopefully restful and rejuvenating Easter break, here are some new releases to get you back in the groove. Not too sad and not too loud, these are perfect as the soundtrack to a morning Starbucks run to Moody or a walk on campus as the sun...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorBattle of the Bands | April 6 | 8 p.m. | Freight Bar, 1613 James Ave | Come and see the best of Waco's local music scene face off against each other for a prize of $3500. Waco Downtown Farmers Market | April 8 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 500 Washington...

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