Sarah Clemens
Opinion Articles
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The Fandomization of Zelenskyy
In the midst of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukranian president Zelenskyy has been rendered a powerful American symbol.
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Review: Mitski at Fox Theater
Indie-pop musician Mitski played a sold-out show at Oakland’s Fox Theater on March 4, with misunderstood brilliance.
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The Curious Case of Dr. Luke
Content Warning: This article openly discusses sexual assault, eating disorders, drugs, and sex acts.
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The 21 Best Albums of 2021
Most of us want to forget the last year, but that would discount a lot of great music.
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Grammy Season is Back, and Messier Than Ever
Why do we watch the Grammys? It’s a question that’s turned from wistful to bitter over the years.
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I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream: A Retrospective
It's been six decades since this landmark of sci-fi horror was written. Does it hold up? And what made it so compelling in the first place?
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Dance-Pop Musician Charli XCX Offers a Glittery Differing Vision at the Fox Theater
With an artist like Charli, presentation matters as much as the art itself.