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Keep reading for this compelling opinion piece by Jada. More than 1.1 million people in the US are living with HIV. About 30 million people have died from HIV & AIDS-related causes since its discovery in 1981. Roughly 1.7 million died of HIV & AIDS in 2011 alone. Out of all those people who have…

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Wrecking Ball Mania: Masquerade Brings in 25 with a Ball

You only turn 25 once. And to kick off its 25th anniversary weekend, The Masquerade held it’s first annual festival Wrecking Ball. This two day event featured 60 bands, 4 stages, and genres that ranged from punk rock to post-hardcore. While at the Wrecking Ball,  I was able to see a lot of underground bands and be surrounded by those who genuinely enjoy the music scene. Here are a few photos from that weekend:

 

There are tons of benefits to playing a musical instrument. Studies have shown that playing an instrument is directly related to high academic performance, as well as physical and psychological benefits, described on effectivemusicteaching.com. Learning to play an instrument should always be voluntary and self-paced. If you are a violinist who has been playing for…

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