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New art show opens at (SCENE) Metrospace

Several artists will use their unique styles to portray the beauty of the body in an exhibition entitled "Skin Deep." The pieces are based on human forms that explore body images and perceptions that many young people have problems with today, said (SCENE) Metrospace coordinator Emma Kruch. The eight artists featured in the show did not work together on the art, but Kruch said they related the themes into their works, focusing on body image and sculpted forms of the body. "No one has covered this issue," she said, adding that this is an area in which many students worry about what they look like. Kruch said all the artists will showcase various forms of art.

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Latest NIN album full of dark, heavy tracks

One of the most talented musicians has returned to capture gold with the release of Nine Inch Nails' "With Teeth." It's amazing how one man can elevate his level of darkness to a point that it's actually beautiful. The album is a haunting but somehow sweet culmination of disturbing lyrics and violent outbursts with just a touch of the right instrumentals. Set to reclaim his royal throne of darkness, the 40-year-old Trent Reznor and his band have put together some of their darkest and best work yet.

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Latest Wallflowers, Audioslave albums mediocre

"Rebel, Sweetheart," The Wallflowers The Wallflowers have broken back into the music scene with an all too familiar sound - trying to get back to their glory days of 1996's "Bringing Down the Horse." The CD is similar to their other releases, but there is one key difference - the lyrics are clearly written and allow the listeners to sympathize with the band.

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'Fuse-In' festival attracts diverse crowd

Belgian DJ and producer, Fabrice Lig, didn't know what to expect when he was offered a chance to spin records at "Fuse-In: Detroit's Electronic Movement." "At first, I was surprised at the scene and this city," Lig said, after his hour-long performance Saturday.

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Dave Matthews Band new CD release 'exquisite'

Dave Matthews and his boys are back at it again, recreating their own sound and can only get better from their latest album, "Stand Up." Armed with creative thinking and a new producer, the band has managed to squeeze all of their artistic juices together in one pot and the dish, of course, is exquisite. The Dave Matthews Band's album is a collage of smooth vocals, righteous ballads and relaxed moods.

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Comedic cast, strong acting propel 'Longest Yard'

Despite what many of you might think, "The Longest Yard" was a pretty good movie. Adam Sandler elevates this comedy from slapstick to interestingly funny. Here we have Paul Crewe (Sandler), an ex-NFL quarterback who has been kicked out of the league after being accused of purposely fixing a game.

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Sith's final revenge

Ladies and gentlemen, it's finally here. Five films and more than 25 years later, director George Lucas has created a masterpiece and boy was it worth the wait. "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace" laid down the foundation in 1999, and in 2002, Lucas taunted fans with "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones." Now it's time to reap the harvest with "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith," undeniably, from start to finish, the best film in 2005.