Masterminds From Florida
Cynic is a band from Florida that drastically changed things in the metal music movement. Their ’93 debut “Focus” became an inspiration for dozens of bands. With their ever-growing and ever-changing musical style, Cynic
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The International Chronicles
BY AMNA KARA (MAN/II) Name: Kasra Azarmir Shotorbany Department: MAN/II Country of Origin: Iran What do you like best about Turkey? The best part is the food, because it’s kind of similar to Iranian
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Of an Error and a Bell
First things first—let me say that those who attempted the contest in my previous column (all three of you) probably had difficulties sending their e-mails to me. This is because I can no longer
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“Shades” and Mr. Darcy
Last week I wrote about superhero movies, and argued that if a book or a movie is popular and applauded by the masses, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is downright bad. While writing
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Erasmus Interview Series: Bocconi University (Italy/Milan)
This is the first in a series of interviews with Bilkent students who have recently returned from an Erasmus exchange. We hope that the information, insights and tips from fellow Bilkenters who have studied
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Faces on Campus
By Banu Korkmaz (CS/III) & Ayesha Bilal (PSYC/II) Name: Öykü Çetinkale (MAN/III) What’s your favorite triple? a) Movie: “Deja Vu” b) Book: “Improbable” by Adam Fawer c) Song: “Eyes, Nose, Lips” by Lydia Paek
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Albums I’m Anticipating in 2015
February is almost over, and we are way into 2015. In the first two months, we have heard some very impressive new records released by Joey Bada$$, Xibalba, Björk, Marilyn Manson and Lupe Fiasco,
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The International Chronicles
BY AMNA KARA (MAN/II) Name: Sophie Poteau Department: IR/Erasmus Country of Origin: France What do you like best about Turkey? Turkish people! I love the way I am welcomed; it’s a country where people
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