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San Jose-based Experimental Rock Group ‘Xiu Xiu’ Drops Latest Album

Since “Knife Play,” each of Xiu Xiu’s fourteen albums has created a new sound and narrative, and “13-inch Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips” isn’t anywhere close to “Knife Play” in terms of storytelling. It’s a new sound entirely, different from any of the subsequent albums released since 2002, and the sound that it creates is varied and fascinating.

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Enhancing Voices: Diversifying the Student Union

Despite its many positive aspects, I believe the Student Union might do a better job of representing Black students on campus. As a Black student, I’ve observed that its leadership, programming and general presence lack many African American voices or faces. Although it’s a useful tool, it doesn’t accurately reflect the diversity of our campus or the needs and experiences of City College’s Black students.

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People Limiting Interactions with Others Leads to Widespread Consequences

Interacting with others online eliminates many human elements of socialization, such as a voice, face or physical proximity. Online spaces such as various social media platforms have been replacing genuine connections for parasocial relationships since they are presented as a less risky and more filtered alternative to social interaction. Online we only see others’ faces from a distance. Sometimes we see just a screen name, their words filtered and revised.

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