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Have fun getting hurt

April 16, 2004 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Special Contributor The Hurt Process: Drive By Monologue Victory Records - Release: March 23, 2004 Straight out of the U.K., The Hurt Process brings the rock and screams of broken hearts and painful love endings. The band formed two years ago and released their debut Loudspeaker Records E.P., Another Day, within six months. The ... [Read More…]

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British metal band rocks old school sound

January 30, 2004 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Special Contributor A blast from the past has hurled itself into new millennium disc changers. The days of true rock 'n' roll, a.k.a. the '70s and '80s, are being relived in 2004. Articulate lead guitars, falsetto vocals, high-energy chord progressions, and melodic ballads are The Darkness. Their debut album, "Permission to Land," ... [Read More…]

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Lori’s Story: Good burgers worth a sacrifice

September 24, 2003 by Lori Bredemeyer

By Lori Bredemeyer, Staff Writer Grille Works is the name, and burgers might bring it fame. Students were surprised to return from summer break and find they no longer could order cheese sticks, chicken fried steak or quesadillas from the Bean Sprout. Instead, Aramark has introduced a new concept called Grille Works, and the menu now offers ... [Read More…]

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BabyI’m Bored is no bore

May 2, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Arts Editor Artist: Evan Dando Title: Baby I'm Bored Grade: B+ The Lemonheads were the quintessential '90s pop-punk band. If I Could Talk I'd Tell You, the punky cover of Mrs. Robinson and the sensitive Into Your Arms were all radio hits and the band was the darling of the college radio circuit early last decade. Evan Dando, ... [Read More…]

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Johnny’s Be Good: New Italian restaurant open on Buffalo Gap

January 24, 2003 by Lori Bredemeyer

By Lori Bredemeyer, Staff Writer Johnny Carino's is a new restaurant in Abilene offering Country Italian cuisine in a family-oriented atmosphere. The restaurant opened its doors on Dec. 17 and is located at 4157 Buffalo Gap Road where Black-eyed Pea used to be. Juliana Jones, a food server at Johnny Carino's and sophomore marketing major from ... [Read More…]

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The essence of Americana

May 4, 2002 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Sports Editor Americana music is cool now. Chock full of bluegrass roots, the new group Nickel Creek mixes tight harmonies with spectacular instrumentals to create the perfect blend of rolicking hoe-downs and mellow ballads. Produced by bluegrasscountry musician Alison Krauss, Nickel Creek's self-titled album begins with the ... [Read More…]

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