By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorI'm sure you've heard your parents say this, and they heard their parents say it too. It's been said of new music all the way back to the time when there was no recorded music, and the only way to hear it was to go see Beethoven himself sit at the piano. And...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorPop music takes the crown this week, with new releases showcasing originality, catchiness and flair. "One Night/All Night" by Justice, Tame Impala (Jan. 24) "One Night/All Night" is not the song you would expect when you think of Tame Impala. It's not trippy or psychedelic in the typical sense of their discography. Instead,...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorWe're almost two weeks through the new semester. If your classes aren't causing you pain yet, here's your chance to get out into Waco and see what it has to offer — before all your time is taken up in Moody Memorial Library. Journey to Space at the Mayborn Museum | Jan. 27...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorRaise your hand if you have ever felt personally victimized by a movie soundtrack. The new "Mean Girls" movie soundtrack has caused division on TikTok due to weak vocals and stark differences from the original Broadway musical. If you spent any amount of time on social media this week, this is what you...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorThe indie music world was busy this week. There's new music from festival favorites like Declan McKenna and Noah Kahan as well as alternative pop kings Bleachers. "Tiny Moves" by Bleachers (Jan. 17) Upbeat and catchy, "Tiny Moves" is the newest from Bleachers. Lead singer Jack Antonoff praises his love over a synth-heavy...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorSyllabus week is upon us, which means classes will be handing out less homework now than they will for the rest of the semester. Here's a list of things to do to get reacquainted with Waco while you have the time. Waco Downtown Farmers Market | Jan. 20 | 9 a.m. - 1...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorBetween trying (and possibly failing) to find your new classes and standing in an hourslong line in the bookstore just to grab a $300 textbook, you're going to need a good playlist to get you through. Here's some of the best new music you may have missed so far this year. "OMG" by...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorBaylor’s music and entertainment major was scrapped in 2014 after the music industry tanked a year prior. But this semester, Baylor’s Sales Strategy in Sports and Entertainment major has brought the music and entertainment focus back. Dr. Kirk Wakefield, executive director of the Center for Sales Strategy in Sports and Entertainment, said this...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorIt's here. Finals week — the week we've all been dreading and a hopeful sign that the semester will soon be over. While this week is sure to be filled with frantic studying and caffeine-induced panic attacks in Moody Memorial Library, music is the one thing that everyone on campus will be using...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorWe're heading into the last week of classes before finals season is in full swing. Here are some activities to do in Waco to take away some of the pressure of studying for exams — and to get you out of Moody Memorial Library for an hour or two. Waco Wonderland | Dec....

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