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Roblox enjoyed a 31% year-on-year growth during the first two years of the pandemic. As more online entertainment was sought out, Roblox was a key winner. The game now has over 55 million daily users, and in the first quarter of this year, Roblox had 3.8 billion hours of user …

BY XAVIER JOHNSON Nostalgia is a powerful tool that bands use both consciously and subconsciously to affect their audiences in different ways. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, even though oftentimes peddling nostalgia for its own sake can yield lackluster results. When done right, playing upon the idealized past can …

BY XAVIER JOHNSON Brian Eno is an all-around artist. The 74-year-old English musician is a legendary name in the space due to his contributions to the art form. As a trailblazer, he’s created some of the most well-known ambient albums. His influence stretches beyond the music he creates, being one …

BY XAVIER JOHNSON Cal’s nightmarish October came to an end with a 42-24 defeat against the 8th-ranked Oregon Ducks (7-1, 5-0) Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium, extending the Golden Bears losing streak to four. Cal (3-5, 1-4), entered the matchup with Oregon on a skid, losing to Washington, Washington St, …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Returning to the scene of some of his most memorable moments from a half century career in music, renowned Heartbreaker Mike Campbell stepped foot on The Fillmore stage for the first time as frontman Tuesday night with the Dirty Knobs before a near sell out crowd. Best …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Seeing one of the most exhilarating plays that happen in sports leaves an impression on you that you will remember forever, especially if you witness it live. Sports remains the best reality show that’s on television. On any given day, you may see something that lifts your …

BY XAVIER JOHNSON It’s been a long time coming for fans of The Mars Volta, a progressive rock standout that broke up in 2012 and is back with a North American tour to support their new self-titled album. Their first tour in a decade is a journey through the group’s …

BY XAVIER JOHNSON With over 50 years in the music industry as a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer; Todd Rundgren is back with a new album, Space Force, that shifts the artistic focus from himself to an exploration of previously unfinished works by other artists. Fresh off being inducted into the …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The Golden State Warriors opened their pursuit of the fifth championship of the Steve Kerr era with a commanding 123-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night at Chase Center. The Warriors were out of sync at times with both Klay Thompson and Draymond Green on …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Did you know that camping comes with many hidden costs? Don’t spend all your cash on one experience; try these money-saving tips for camping on a budget. Camping seems like an inexpensive activity since you’re likely trying to live off the land. However, many hidden costs take …