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Scene’s Oscars Predictions

Dessi Gomez, Jake Winningham, Nora McGreevy, Carlos De Loera, Jim Moster and Margaret McGreevy | Friday, February 22, 2019

Scene’s 2019 Oscars Predictions With the 91st Academy Awards coming up Sunday, the Scene department decided to cast its own ballot for one of the most wide-open Oscars in recent memory. Everything from Marvel blockbusters (“Black Panther”) to foreign-language Netflix pictures (“Roma”) are contending. Our writers voted for what they think should and will win

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Karamo Brown of ‘Queer Eye’ shares hope and handshakes

Margaret McGreevy | Friday, November 30, 2018

Karamo Brown wanted to be a dancer. His high school guidance counselor said no, his parents quashed the idea quickly and his friends scoffed. Or, in his words: “Shade. Everywhere.” In an attempt to pursue a “real career,” he became a social worker. He loved the work, despite the difficulties and low pay, which was

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Scene Selections: New Singles

Ryan Israel, Margaret McGreevy, Martin Kennedy and Nora McGreevy | Thursday, November 1, 2018

Every once in a while it’s a good idea to ditch the algorithm-driven coldness of Spotify’s “New Releases” tab or Apple Music’s “New Music” section. Instead, turn to humanity and rely on your favorite Scene writers to recommend what might be your new favorite song. “Alien” — Beach House By Ryan Israel, Scene Writer Beach

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‘What are you listening to right now?’

Brian Boylen, Nora McGreevy, Lucas Masin-Moyer, Margaret McGreevy and Ryan Israel | Monday, October 1, 2018

Brian Boylen Associate Scene Editor “Sometimes” by My Bloody Valentine “Expectation” by Tame Impala “Streaky” by Death Grips “Sugar for the Pill” by Slowdive “I’m Sleepin’ In” by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard I chose these songs because all of these artists are performing at Desert Daze, a festival I am going to on

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Scene Selections: Fall Picks

Margaret McGreevy, Ryan Israel and Sarah Kikel | Friday, September 28, 2018

Ah, yes, fall — or autumn if you’re a snob — a season filled with crisp air, all things pumpkin, spooky feats, sweet treats and sick beats. A time when walking across campus doesn’t feel like a punishment best suited for one of Dante’s many rings of the inferno, but rather a treat. A season

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Scene in South Bend: Crooked Ewe Brewery and Ale House

Nora McGreevy and Margaret McGreevy | Friday, September 14, 2018

Crooked Ewe’s logo — the face of a Scottish blackface sheep, with bright red eyes and menacing horns — has provoked more than a few questions from customers, executive chef Alain Helfrich says. Usually, the question falls along the lines of, “Don’t only male sheep have horns?” As it turns out, in this particular species, both male

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Scene Selections: New Singles

Margaret McGreevy, Dessi Gomez, Jake Winningham, Martin Kennedy and Ryan Israel | Thursday, September 13, 2018

With due dates approaching and tests looming, it can be hard to keep up with the latest music releases. That’s why the Scene writers picked out a few of their favorite new singles to keep you in the loop. “Give a Little” — Maggie Rogers By Margaret McGreevy, Scene Writer Maggie Rogers’ single “Give a