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Dan Stark

Life Editor

Dan Stark is a senior from East Quogue, N.Y., double majoring in journalism and political science. As a Staff Writer, he pens the weekly column “The Music Never Stops” and covers the Connecticut music scene.

The Music Never Stops: Dan Stark 

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In the three semesters that I’ve written this column, I’ve had the opportunity to interview some wonderful people around the Connecticut music scene. But as my time at The Daily Campus comes to an end, there’s one more musician I want to talk about – and that’s me.
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‘What’s Going Andre?’: UConn student pens graphic novel 

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With more ways to release graphic novels than ever thanks to various internet sites, more and more young artists and writers have taken advantage of this. Among those is University of Connecticut student Connor Szerjna.
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Live Music Preview: 11/14 – 11/16 

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It’s crazy that there’s only two more weeks of classes here at the University of Connecticut. As the end of the semester approaches, students are busy pulling together research papers and getting ready for final exams. With such little time left, there’s only a few more weekend nights to spend with friends, and what better way to do so than by heading to one of the many great shows being put on by Connecticut bands? Here’s a look at some of the best shows happening this weekend in Storrs and across the Nutmeg State.  
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Samantha Brody

Associate Life Editor

Samantha Brody is a sophomore from Northbridge, MA, majoring in journalism and political science. She is also an at-large board member and currently writes "The Modern Monster" about horror-related culture and media.

Point-Counterpoint: How is ‘Stranger Things’ going to end?

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After an extended waiting period, the first four episodes of the fifth season of “Stranger Things” have landed on Netflix.
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The Modern Monster: Hauntings and the ghosts that come with them 

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Now that Halloween is over and the University of Connecticut finally (finally!) approaches the end of the fall semester, it’s easy to look back on old memories, old friends, old enemies, old experiences and the way things used to feel. As we creep closer and closer to that dark New England winter, these moments of the past persist like something beyond the grave. 
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UConn students perform through the end of an era in “Milestones” 

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When long-term friends Jacob Lasek and Erin Abrams stepped out onto the stage for what could be their final individual performances for the rest of their lives, they were focused on one thing: eachother. 
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Maleena Muzio

Staff Writer

Maleena Muzio is a sophmore from Rocky Hill, CT, majoring in journalism. Maleena currently serves as a Staff Writer for the Life Section of the paper.

Intersections of visual art and puppetry: Artist Maureen McCabe speaks at Ballard Institute 

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Diving into the magical realm of Connecticut-native artist Maureen McCabe’s work, she and John Bell, the director of Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, discussed the crossovers between visual art and puppetry at the Ballard on Wednesday, Dec. 3.  
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Dreamy winter album recommendations for the chilly days ahead 

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As the final days of classes in the fall semester come to a close and winter holidays approach, finding the best music to play during the transition from autumn to winter can be difficult
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Point-Counterpoint: How is ‘Stranger Things’ going to end?

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After an extended waiting period, the first four episodes of the fifth season of “Stranger Things” have landed on Netflix.
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Karla Perez

Content Contributor

Karla Perez is a senior studying journalism and communications. She is the editor in chief at The Daily Campus. She has been writing for the Life section since her freshman year, and has recently started writing for News.

Jorgensen’s roles throughout the years 

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From hosting Grammy winners to drag shows; from holding club performances to commencement ceremonies; from being a packed theater to becoming a substitute lecture hall, the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts has played many roles since its debut in 1955.  
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UConn Police Dogs: Spending a day in Officer Jazmine’s paws 

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Officer Jazmine, the newest facility dog at the University of Connecticut’s Police Department, was as cool and calm as can be when we met.  
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Nasim Basiri depicts the limitations of feminism in the Middle East

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The University of Connecticut Women’s Center hosted a celebration for International Women’s Day in the Student Union Ballroom on Tuesday, March 25.
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