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[18 May 2012 | No Comment | 97 views]
The Artist Notebook: David Lovas

Bryn Pennetti
Arts & Entertainment Editor

Junior David Lovas started his musical career playing violin. Now, his rising online popularity is catching attention as he furthers his electronic music.

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[18 May 2012 | No Comment | 29 views]
Students showcase artwork “through their eyes”

Madzie Carroll
Reporter

From Apr. 15th through May 6th a wide variety of New Canaan Students are displaying their artwork in the second annual art show, Through Our Eyes at the Carriage Barn Arts Center. This exhibit was open to the public and showcased over ninety students.

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[15 May 2012 | No Comment | 92 views]
App of the week: GifBoom

Julia Hardy
Arts & Entertainment Editor

If you haven’t been hearing buzz about this app yet or seeing it pop up on your news feed, you will be very soon. Considered by The Next Web to be “a Tumblr user’s best friend,” GifBoom is a photo app that’s gaining recognition as the perfect tool to make videos like the ones common on Tumblr.

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[8 May 2012 | No Comment | 194 views]
App of the week: Logos quiz game

Julia Hardy
Reporter

The logos quiz game is yet another reason why watching way too much TV (and therefore seeing way too many commercials) can be beneficial. It’s simple to play: the app shows images of logos and asks you to name the brand associated with each image. The more you name, the more hints and levels you unlock.

Besides being super easy, it’s free–which is always a plus. The one downside: it’s only available for Apple products, although a similar game is available for Android.

Wanna try it out for yourself?
Download for iPhone here

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[1 May 2012 | No Comment | 138 views]
Painting the path to art school

Bryn Pennetti
Reporter

For some students, thinking about applying to college provides a sinking feeling in their gut. But besides the forms and interviews, students wishing to attend an art school have a whole different nerve-wracking experience. With thousands applying to major art schools each year, and only a few hundred getting in, the portfolio is the deciding factor.