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October 22, 11:07 pm

Second Take: Streaming services will saturate already substantial market, overwhelming subscribers

This post was updated Oct. 23 at 10:04 a.m. Sometimes the sheer volume of options becomes so overwhelming that consumers choose nothing at all. Netflix subscribers are no strangers to this sensation. Read more...

Photo: Disney+ and Apple TV+ are two upcoming streaming services that will be in competition with Netflix. In recent months, Disney has been pulling its content from other streaming services in preparation to put it on its own platform, which will offer classic Disney content as well as new film and television shows. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)

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October 22, 11:05 pm

App developed by students allows users to track boba purchases, unites community

People can now gauge their boba addictions and share the results with their friends. What first started as a joke about the tea-based drink eventually evolved into a full-fledged software project. Read more...

Photo: Boba Watch is an app developed by three students in order to track boba consumption. What started out as a joke on the Facebook group “subtle asian traits” eventually grew into a full-fledged project that tracks users’ boba expenses as well as the location and time of each purchase. Through the use of a playful aesthetic, which includes light pink, the app appeals to the millennial and Generation Z demographic. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)

Arts, Music

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October 22, 10:52 pm

Music of India Ensemble to showcase student sitar skills at Westwood concert series

The sitar’s metal strings result in tough calluses but yield a delicate sound. The instrument – reminiscent of its Western guitar counterpart – is a plucked instrument with strings and 20 frets, used typically in Indian classical music. Read more...

Photo: The Music of India Ensemble will perform as part of the Westwood Village Concert Series on Thursday. The performance will feature a sitar, which is typically used in Indian classical music. (Courtesy of Dan Neuman)

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October 21, 10:01 pm

Second Take: ‘Looking for Alaska’ Hulu series fails to find fleshed out female protagonist

Alaska Young might be a hurricane, but “Looking For Alaska” is barely even a sprinkle. Based on John Green’s novel of the same name, Hulu’s latest original series follows Miles “Pudge” Halter as he transfers to Culver Creek Preparatory High School in order to seek “a great perhaps.” Upon arrival, he is swept up in the school’s social chaos and quickly turns to the guidance of his new friends the Colonel, Takumi and Alaska Young. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Alfonso Bresciani/Hulu)

Arts, Music

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October 21, 9:56 pm

‘The President’s Own’ United States Marine Band to perform at Royce Hall

The country’s oldest continuously active professional music organization will take the stage at Royce Hall on Wednesday evening. “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band was formed by an act of Congress signed by former-President John Adams in 1798. Read more...

Photo: “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band provides music for the president of the United States and the commandant of the Marine Corps. It will bring its music to Royce Hall as a part of its “National Concert Tour.” (Courtesy of Marine Band Office of Communication)

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October 21, 9:48 pm

Alumna’s crochet business creates custom orders, pop culture-based designs

Anyone can be Thanos with a little help from Taingled, a crochet shop. Playing off Disney’s “Tangled,” alumna Melanie Taing’s crafting brand began as a way to fund graduate school. Read more...

Photo: Alumna Melanie Taing founded her crochet brand Taingled to fund her graduate schooling. She said she makes Disney and “nerd culture” based projects such as crocheted Infinity Gauntlet gloves and “Avatar: The Last Air Bender” blankets. (Courtesy of Melanie Taing)


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