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A Classical Music Mystery Triad

September 17, 2018February 14, 2021 Elizabeth Montague-Jones

The historical biographies of both musical composers Antonio Salieri (1750-1825) and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) involves a triad including mystery, musical art, and suspicious death. Antonio Salieri was born August 18th, 1750 in Legnago, Italy, to a father, who he was denominated after, and to a mother who there is

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Can We Still Watch Woody Allen Movies?

September 16, 2018February 14, 2021 Da Yeoun Moon

Everyone knows Woody Allen’s predatory obsession with young girls has a long history. Starting in 1992, he faced accusations of sexual assault by his own adoptive daughter, Dylan Farrow, who was only seven at the time. After denying all the allegations made against him throughout the child custody trials, he

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Does Arson Count As Art?

September 15, 2018February 14, 2021 Gabi Kaftan

A political icon and suffragist, Olive Wharry (December 1886–2 October 1947) defied the odds and broke many boundaries as an artist. Wharry started her career as an art student who played an active role women’s suffrage. Rather than just using definitive art as her form of expression, she resulted to

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Rebellion by Clowns and Rainbows

September 14, 2018February 14, 2021 Armin Delic

Censorship of the arts helps governments keep populations in check. In the early 2010’s, the Russian government passed a law that banned disseminating gay propaganda. In response, the general population posted pictures of President Vladimir wearing makeup, dressed as a clown, with rainbows in the background to signify their president

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XXXTentacion Death Conspiracy

September 13, 2018March 15, 2021 Anna Grzybowski

Young rapper XXXTentacion was reportedly murdered after being shot in Miami while shopping for motorcycles recently this past June. After pictures and videos flooded social media, many believed that Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy had faked his own death in a publicity stunt to promote a future album rumored to be called

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Korean Street Style – Fashion Theft or Artistic Expression?

September 12, 2018February 14, 2021 Athena Malcolm

I grew up on the beach, and my wardrobe reflects that – I own 8 pairs of flip flops. My personal uniform includes jean shorts and surf brand t-shirts. In essence, the amount of effort I put into my personal style is minimal, but it still reflects who I am

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Richard Dadd and the Art of the Criminally Insane

September 9, 2018February 14, 2021 Emily Bews

Richard Dadd, known for one of his works The Fairy Feller’s Master Stroke, was institutionalized in 1843 for the murder of his father and the attempted murder of another person as he fled the area. The murder occurred following an excursion through Egypt where Dadd was noted to have express

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Where Street Art Meets Your Phones

September 7, 2018February 14, 2021 Jonathan Dain

Graffiti defined as drawings scribbled, scratched or sprayed on a surface of a public place, is often seen on buildings and overpasses as one is driving along both city streets and highways. Artist range from kids with markers, or paint to people who have spent years honing their craft and

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Pickpocket Showman Bob Arno

September 6, 2018February 14, 2021 Josh Brennan

Bob Arno is a world renowned pickpocket comedian and Las Vegas showman. He has called himself the worlds best pickpocket and can embarrass an entire crowd of people on stage expecting his moves. He has done well to show the skill required to perform this art, and using his abilities

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Bank Robbery demand notes literary genius or failure?

May 24, 2018February 14, 2021 The Banker

Do Bank Robbery demand notes have literary merit, or just a detail in a criminal process? It could be argued that there are certain features and language that bank robbers use when penning these lines, creating its own genre in the process. Apparently, someone thought these demand notes made for

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