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a major settlement after the death of his daughter, they peg him as an easy target. Upon entering his secluded home, they find that he is not the helpless victim that they thought he was. After making a shocking discovery about their so-called victim, they must fight to make it out of his house alive.

by Danielle Anthony

MOVIE REVIEW: DON’T BREATHE

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irected by Fede Alvarez and starring Stephen Lang, Jane Levy, and Dylan Minnette, the film “Don’t Breathe” is the must-see horror movie of the fall. Including strategically planned jump scares and a shocking plot twist, “Don’t Breathe” has audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

Three young thieves from Detroit, Rocky (Levy), Alex (Minnette), and Money make their living off of stealing from the wealthy. Hoping to save herself and her younger sister from their abusive mother, Rocky will do whatever it takes to get enough money to escape to California.

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Along with the violence and shock, one aspect that leaves viewers feeling uneasy is the complete reversal of the traditional good vs. evil plot. In the usual home invasion story, the audience is accustomed to feeling sympathy for the victim. But in “Don’t Breathe,” this simply is not the case. Once The Blind Man’s secrets are revealed, you find yourself hoping that the robbers make it out alive.

With the methodical sound effects and constant dread felt both in the film and the theater, “Don’t Breathe” is sure to please those who love horror.

With a plot so shockingly realistic, you’ll find yourself sighing with relief as the movie ends and the credits roll.

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NEW ALBUM RELEASE

ne of the most well known bands in the modern rock genre, A Day to Remember (ADTR), dropped their sixth album on September 2 with little hype leading up to the release.

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indlessly frustrating, Pop the Lock has had COST: FREE us staring at our phones all day. The object of the game is simple: press your screen when the little ball passes the yellow star. Press wrong and you have to start again. Yes, this is that kind of game. The kind where you tell yourself just one more level but end up playing for three hours straight. Once you make it to the next level, you start all over again. And repeat. It’s one of those games that you’ll just love to hate, and that’s okay. You’re in good company. Disclaimer: Pop the Lock gives you no actual real life skill in popping locks¬–we’ve tried.

Stephen Lang stars as The Blind Man, and while his dialogue is scarce, his impact leaves viewers on edge. Although the film doesn’t portray the typical horror conventions, the shock and effect of the movie earns the well-deserved label and nestles well within the genre.

The band changed their writing and recording process but stuck to their signature sound of mixing pop punk choruses with post-hardcore breakdowns. Although the writing experience was opposite from their previous albums, they managed to achieve the same sound their fans know and love.

A Day to Remember Album: Bad Vibrations

Release Date: September 2, 2016

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On previous ADTR albums, the band wrote songs in their free time while on tour. When writing “Bad Vibrations,” the band stayed in a cabin and wrote, reviewed, and mixed the entire album together. “Bad Vibrations” is an album for those who enjoy modern rock music and are looking for an album on the heavier side that also features catchy choruses. If A Day to Remember is already a band you love or even if you are just looking for some new and different music, this album is the one for you.

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ooking for a great way to celebrate the end of summer? Look no further than Lakeside Icehouse, where country artist Clayton Gardner will be performing on September 17.

Fort Worth native and fellow Aggie, Clayton Gardner is a Texas singer-songwriter at the height of his career. A regular on the College Station music scene, Gardner actually got his start in Aggieland when he picked up a guitar in his dorm one night and taught himself how to play.

He has come a long way since that day, with his second album, “Lucky 7” (2013) hitting the iTunes Top 20 Country Albums and a song from that album, “Table for Two” ranking #45 on the Texas Music Charts Top 100. His newest album, “Under the Lights,” released in 2015, is his bestselling album. The hit “Buy You a Drink” landed a spot in the Top 10 on Texas Radio.

With the opportunity to work with stars of Texas country music early on in his career, it is no surprise that Clayton Gardner is such a success. He has co-written and performed with country stars such as Pat Green, Josh Abbott, Cody Johnson, Jack Ingram, Kevin Fowler, and Aaron Watson. He says that the legends George Strait and Keith Whitley are his inspirations.

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where: LAKESIDE ICEHOUSE

tickets: $5 - $7

Gardner performs in many venues across Texas, and you can often catch him right at home in College Station and other venues in the Brazos Valley. Recently, Gardner has played at The Red Brick Tavern in Conroe, TX, Dobbin Saloon in Montgomery County, and the Dixie Chicken on Northgate. He has also performed for various campus concert venues such as the Gamma Phi Beta house and tailgates on Texas A&M’s campus.

Gardner will be performing at the Lakeside Ice House on Lake Bryan. A venue for all when: info: ages, Lakeside Icehouse serves as a restaurant, boat dock, campground, and concert SEPTEMBER 17TH, 8:00PM LAKEBRYAN.COM venue all in one. The perfect place to end the summer, the concert area faces the pg 6 • MAROON WEEKLY • April 30, 2014 • maroonweekly.com lake, making it possible to watch the gorgeous Texas sunset while enjoying live music.

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BCS BRUNCH BREAKDOWN

by Abby Newton

lthough this has been popular in larger cities for a few years now, College Station is just now jumping on the train of people who enjoy the tasty food and beverages brunch offers.

Although the food and beverages of a brunch meal are phenomenal, the real appeal is the experience and the atmosphere. Establishments are selling the atmosphere and feeling that customers get when they walk in and order a mimosa. Now, residents of College Station can participate in this social experience at multiple establishments in the area.

Madden’s Casual Gourmet At Madden’s, located in Downtown Bryan, a brunch menu is available on the last Saturday of every month from 10am to 4pm. Breakfast options include French toast, omelets, chicken and waffles, and even quiche and range from $9-$12 per plate. Some of the options considered lunch foods are tenderloin, salads, fried chicken breast, and a classic grilled cheese. Lunch option prices are a bit more expensive, ranging from $12-$15. Madden’s brunch menu is one of the best brunch menus in the BCS area, and if you are looking for the full experience, this is the perfect choice.

First Watch First Watch, located on Texas Ave. in College Station, opens at 7am and serves brunch through 2pm. First Watch is an award-winning café that opened this summer for the first time in College Station, with this location being the first to open in Texas. At First Watch, you can expect delicious breakfast options that are served during early morning and extends throughout later brunch hours. They serve omelets, favorites such as eggs benedict, pancakes, waffles, French toast, and they also have an entire section of healthier options like avocado toast, an energy bowl, etc. Most plates are between the $8-$15 range.

Hullabaloo Diner As a signature restaurant of the BCS area, Hullabaloo Diner is a great option for breakfast/ brunch. They are open at 11am Wednesday-Friday and 9am on Saturday and Sunday. They serve many traditional breakfast, brunch, and diner foods. As one of the most popular restaurants in the area, make sure and get there with enough time to get a table and enjoy an authentic College Station brunch. Not only does this establishment have brunch options, but they also give you the entire diner experience that Americans know and love. Prices are of every price point, so you can find something that fills your stomach but doesn’t empty your wallet.

Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. On Sundays, Blackwater Draw now features a full brunch menu. There is outside seating so that you can enjoy the late morning air and order tacos, eggs and hash browns, chicken and waffles, French toast, buttermilk biscuits and more! They’re known for their quality mimosas that won’t totally break the bank. Blackwater Draw is a well-known establishment among College Station residents that is located right on Northgate and isn’t unrealistically priced.

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SENIOR SCRAMBLE: PART 2

by Alicia Torres

Dr. Billy McKim College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Texas A&M University

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or this week’s installment of Maroon Weekly’s Senior Scramble, we sat down with Texas A&M’s own, Dr. Billy McKim. For the past six years, Dr. McKim has served as a professor in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. Specializing in broadcast media and production, he has helped develop the Agricultural Communications & Journalism program into one that truly focuses on professional development of its students. We asked Dr. McKim to weigh-in his opinion on some key issues that college students should be aware of.

MW: What is a skill and/or personality trait that you often see lacking from student’s résumés?

Dr. McKim: Students often do not know when to find an answer on their own versus asking because it’s easier or convenient. Also, it’s not enough to list knowledge, skills, and abilities – people need to demonstrate that they can apply them. For example, there is a difference between listing “Microsoft Excel” as a skill and explaining that you “used Microsoft Excel to track more than 1,500 transactions, totaling $17,000 during a six-month period. During that time, you identified and corrected 20 transaction errors, which saved the organization more than $2,500.”

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Perhaps, most importantly, students often seem to create a single résumé, and then don’t tailor it to the position. Look at the position announcement. If is specifically includes a required knowledge, skills, or ability, it’s imperative to make sure that the exact requirement is clearly addressed.

For example, if the position announcement includes a requirement for experience with Microsoft Outlook, don’t list Microsoft Office and then call it good. Be specific. Explain how you meet the requirements and use evidence to demonstrate you’re doing more than listing random skills.

MW: What is your opinion on experience vs. education?

Dr. McKim: Education is important, but there are few – if any – replacements for experience. It’s a credibility issue. Think about a professor with no experience outside of a university or classroom who is trying to tell a class how it works in the “real world.” How does that compare to a professor who can give examples she or he has personally experienced? No comparison. However, professors who have not been engaged in the world outside of the university for many years also run the risk of being antiquated. It’s the same with young people looking for a job.

Similar to the issue I noted about listing knowledge, skills, and abilities, versus

explaining how they were applied, students often miss opportunities to make note of the experiences they had during their education. A class project may have enabled a student to work in a team, overcome adversity, and meet deadlines.

How do those experiences translate to the job he or she is applying for?

MW: How important is an internship in the field or city a student wants to work in?

Dr. McKim: I always ask people how they will stand out. There is a bare minimum expectation, and then there are the things that set people apart. If an internship is the minimum, make sure you complete the internship, and then note how you exceeded the expectation.

Location may be a requirement of securing a job, but students often self-impose location limitations. At least a dozen times each semester, I hear students explain why they can’t: Why they can’t live more than two hours from home. Why they can’t leave Texas for a couple years. Why their dog can only drink water from a faucet in a certain county.

The take home: Do what you have to do to get experience. Getting unique experience at a place like ESPN might mean you have to move to Connecticut for two years, but then you come back to Texas with experience that nobody else has.

MW: Is it too early to be on the job hunt (sending in résumés/making calls) if you graduate in May or December...maybe even August?

Dr. McKim: If you want a job, start building your network during your freshman year. Introduce yourself. Make connections. Ask people to introduce you.

MW: How should seniors be marketing themselves outside of a flashy résumé?

What is your opinion on LinkedIn, online portfolios, and business cards?

Dr. McKim: Build a quality LinkedIn page with links to an electronic portfolio.

Make it easy for potential employers to creep on the good stuff. Business cards are meh. Handwritten thank-you-cards are gold!

MW: Here’s the painful one, what is the happy medium of being on the job search and active on social media? Should seniors wipe their accounts clean, delete them (but risk looking elusive), or just carry on as normal?

Dr. McKim: If a potential employer can’t find you on social, it’s a red flag. Learn everything you can about privacy settings. Don’t be lazy – customize your settings.

Don’t put illegal things on social. Even if it’s legal to smoke in Washington or Colorado, would a company want you to represent them in Texas after seeing a picture of you at a dispensary on your Facebook timeline? Also, there is a difference between a picture of you holding a beer at a tailgate and you doing a keg-stand. Lastly, consider if you’re willing to work for a company that’s values are different than yours. Do you always want to be looking over your shoulder or worried about being yourself? I doubt the job is worth it if it gives you an ulcer.

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even Hundred Eighty Miles. That’s the distance the Aggies must travel to get to Auburn, Alabama. Three days. That’s how long Trevor Knight has to think about whom he is going to throw his first touchdown pass of the game to. That’s how long Justin Evans has to think about his next interception.

That’s how long Myles Garrett and Daeshon Hall have to think about sacking Auburn quarterback Sean White.

Last season going into Auburn week late in November, the Aggies were ranked #19 in the country coming off an impressive debut of Kyler Murray in the starting quarterback spot. Auburn was on a two game losing skid, having a less than impressive season. To say the Aggies were confident is an understatement.

And then, on November 7, 2015, Auburn shocked the Aggies winning 26-10 at Kyle Field. The Auburn defense intercepted Kyler Murray three times. It was as if the Aggies were reliving the game they had played against Alabama earlier in the season. Different quarterback but the same result, numerous interceptions and a loss.

Now, the Aggies will head to Auburn for an SEC battle as both teams open

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by Shelbie Warr conference play for the season. Auburn is currently 1-1, coming off a blow out win against Arkansas State. The Tigers also were narrowly defeated by the #2 ranked Clemson Tigers, 19-13 to open the season. The Aggies are 2-0 for the fourth consecutive year and will look to extend that streak on Saturday.

The game will kick off from Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday in Auburn, Alabama at 6 p.m. This will be the first road game for the Aggies this season and will be aired on ESPN. Elsewhere in Aggieland, the ladies of Aggie Soccer and Volleyball are working hard.

The Aggie Soccer team, coming off of back-to-back elite eight appearances, are looking to extend that streak. The ladies have opened the season 5-2 and will look to improve on that against Georgia on Friday September 16 at Ellis Field in College Station at 6 pm, aired on the sEC Network.

Aggie Volleyball has begun the season 6-3, and will be in action in Austin against the Longhorns of Texas on Wednesday Sept 14 at 7 pm. That game can be caught on the Longhorn Network.

AWAY GAME HOTSPOTS

by Devika Singh

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he weekend of September 17 begins Texas A&M’s round of away games, with the first against Auburn in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

After the first two games of the season at Kyle Field, College Station has gotten comfortable with the process of pulling tickets and hearing the canon go off. However, not everyone knows the best places to watch away games (besides your couch, of course). Here are some ideas: The Tap on Harvey provides a relaxed environment in addition to friendly service, good beer, and a patio area. With a large wall projector, you can finally view Kyle Field the way it was meant to be seen on a television. Because of a variety of BBQ specialties, tacos, and burgers, this bar is perfect for families and those looking for a more relaxed crowd.

Fox and Hound on University is a traditional American sports bar with plenty of seating and relaxed atmosphere. It has been a popular spot for watching any A&M game and gets busy quickly. With TVs above every pool table, viewers can follow a variety of sports or just join the crowd cheering on the maroon and white.

The Corner Bar, known for its rooftop grill, is convenient for students that live

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For those who live closer to Bryan, Proudest Monkey offers a variety of brews, cocktails, and meals, and is more suited for smaller gatherings. It is also a go-to for a casual meal and drink after games and for informal evening gettogethers. Set in historic Downtown with bar seating and TVs at every table, this restaurant is ideal for Bryan residents. And nothing beats their signature French fries while watching the Aggies take on an opponent.

Be prepared for these popular game day hangouts to get busy quickly, so gather up friends, family and a good brew and check in to these locations before that first touchdown.

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Another popular sports bar on Northgate is The Backyard. The lively atmosphere attracts customers, along with the amiable staff and familiar environment. Because many college students favor this establishment on game days, it gets quite busy and parking on Northgate becomes tight. But with its tailgate vibe, you’ll feel like it’s just another day at Kyle Field.

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on campus. With first floor and rooftop seating overlooking Northgate, there is ample space for large groups of friends in addition to fast, friendly service.

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by Annabeth Reeb

REMEMBERING 9/11: Fifteen Septembers Later I

t’s been 15 years since tragedy struck our country, and people are honoring and remembering those lost in several different ways. College Station, specifically, remembers the attack through the George Bush Library ‘s 9/11 exhibit. The exhibit features pictures, video, and newspaper accounts of 9/11, along with information of Texas’s specific involvement.

According to the exhibit, 74 Texas personnel were sent to the site over a period of 16 days, including four rescue squads, two technical search teams, and two canine search teams.

When the Texas Task Force was called upon, personnel began to gather right here in College Station. In the action, the Texas Task Force was responsible for removing a precariously placed piece of steel that was slowing down search efforts. The exhibit is definitely worth a visit as it combines the solidarity of thee American people with the innate desire to help others.

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The history channel is also playing a special documentary tribute called “15 Septembers Later.” The documentary reveals footage and pictures that had never previously been released to the public, and it brings several different perspectives of that terrible day to the screen. Interviews from President Bush, his secretary of defense, his chief of staff, the New York Police Commissioner, the Mayor of New York, and many others paint the day in a detailed light that has never before been seen. The film brings you through moment-by-moment of the Nation’s most influential leaders on 9/11.

But beyond that, the documentary still holds onto all of the emotional loss of that day. Instead of simply giving information, “15 Septembers Later” includes texts from family members and memories from loved ones to remind viewers that 9/11 is more than just a terrorist attack, but a day where we lost far too many of our own.

9/11 was the largest emergency response in the history of our nation and the largest attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor. The documentary uses the accounts of first responders to truly allow viewers to see into their memories. The decisions and conversations between US officials that happened behind closed doors come to light, including the suspenseful moments while Flight 93 was headed toward the White House.

By learning about 9/11 we pay tribute to those we’ve lost. By learning, we are remembering them.

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by Devika Singh

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:

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inger/songwriter Matt Wertz is performing in Bryan at Grand Stafford Theater as part of his Gun Shy tour on Wednesday, September 14. We sat down with Matt to discuss career moves, inspirations, and the future.

MW: You moved from Nashville to Los Angeles to get out of your comfort zone; what exactly fueled your decision?

Wertz: Yes, I moved cities for about four months to try to provoke some inspiration and put myself in an uncomfortable situation where I would be meeting new people and have a change in locale. I look back at my career and

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one of my favorite records I ever made was right after I moved to Nashville.

The songs that came out of that time when I was in a new place and working with new people were really special. I wanted to see if I could do it again in a different location; and it worked. When I was thinking about the type of album I wanted to make and the way I wanted the songs to sound; and LA is known for the pop music industry and it’s all being recorded out there and in Nashville we were producing country music. I realized that instead of trying to make a pop album in Nashville, I needed to go where the current was moving toward pop music and learn everything about how the songs were recorded out there. I wanted to see if I could challenge myself by putting myself in a situation like that.

MW: Speaking of different genres, why did you gravitate toward pop instead of country, coming from Nashville?

Wertz: When I think about it, I realize over the years my music has started

becoming more like country and it’s not necessarily something I’m trying to do. And when I think about the music I listened to, the playlists I’ve made, it was pop music but there was also a time I would listen to Keith Urban and Eric Church. But over the last few years I’ve been more a fan of pop music. I feel like I’ve been becoming more and more like the city I had been living in and creating in.

MW: Have there been certain people that have inspired your music?

Wertz: Absolutely; and it’s been different people during different seasons of my life. The people that first got me into songwriting are different from the people that inspired my music on this album. At one point the Goo Goo Dolls were really influential to my songwriting. More recently it’s been Max Martin, who produced the Taylor Swift record, and a lot of the people being played on the radio right now. Every step of the way I am always listening to music and taking a few things in. I’m assuming that if I get to make another album, it will be a slight pivot from this one. John Mayer has been a big influence and so have Tom Petty, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson.

MW: While we’re on the topic of inspirations, what songs would you say have fueled your career?

Wertz: There have been a few songs that have done heavy lifting for me to get out and spread the word. “Everything’s Right” is one of those songs and a song called “5:19”; those are the two big ones and there is a second tier of three or four songs. “Counting to 100,” a song called “Carolina,” and “The Way I Feel” that are in the second tier. I’m hoping a song from this album will take on a life of its own.

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MW: Have there been any musicians that you have worked with that have inspired you or have sparked ideas?

Wertz: All of the people I have gotten to work with have inspired me, including friends of mine like Dave Barnes and Ben Rector, and my buddy Will Anderson who’s in a band called Parachute. Even if I haven’t written with them the community in Nashville ends up spurring each other on, even if it’s indirectly. When a friend puts out a new album and it’s really great, it makes you want to do something that great and it makes you get yourself in gear. It’s healthy competition that helps make some great music.

MW: What do you think will be your next move after the Gun Shy tour?

Wertz: That is a great question. I think what we’ll do is gauge and see how this tour went and see if there is a demand for another tour, like “Should we do that again in the spring?” If you listen to “Gun Shy,” you’ll notice it’s a pop album and what could be cool would be to do an acoustic version of that record, just to give a different perspective on the songs.

I’d really love to tour the album as it is, as much as possible and by no means am I abandoning the acoustic guitar. We want to throw a party; we want people to dance and have a great time.

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by Annabeth Reeb

LAUGHS

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hat goes great with beer? Well, everything, but especially laughter. Head on over to New Republic Brewing Co on September 15 from 6-10pm for some great brews and genuine laughter, as Freudian Slip will be preforming their unique brand of improv magic. Whether you’ve seen them preform or haven’t had the pleasure, the troupe promises a new and unique show each time.

Texas A&M’s Freudian slip is known for their affinity of curbing their shows around each individual audience, so with an audience full of beer aficionados or aspiring beer fanatics, it is sure to be a good laugh. The New Republic Brewery is open to all ages (as long as your three-year-old isn’t participating in the beer tasting), so the event will make for a great night with the whole family.

Maggie McCullough, the director of Freudian Slip, told us that she is excited about this week’s show.

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“We will be doing some classic improv long form and some short form games,” said McCullough. “It will be high energy, fast paced, and audience inclusive! So it should be a lot of fun with a lot of laughs!”

She also gave us a little history of the troupe.

“Our Troupe has been a part of Texas A&M since 1992 and we have been a topnotch performance group ever since. This year we have 8 members, including myself, ranging from all types of majors and ages.”

While you’re there, be sure to check out New Republic’s signature brews, including Dammit Jim, Skylight, Kadigan, and whatever else is on tap that night. Bring your friends, people in town for Ring Day, and anyone else out to an evening of laughs and local beers.

The show is free and starts at 6pm.

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MIKE RYAN & AUSTIN MEADE @ HARRY’S

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familiar face will be returning to Hurricane Harry’s on September 16, country artist Mike Ryan. College Station will be the fourth stop on Ryan’s tour, in which he will visit many other Texas cities as well as a stop in Oklahoma and Kansas.

Mike Ryan grew up in San Antonio and was surrounded by music from a young age. His grandfather directed the Texas National Guard Band for over 20 years and was, according to Ryan’s website, the first person to teach him about “the relationship between love and music.” His father and uncles also have a passion for music, filling Mike’s childhood with memories of blue grass and the performing arts.

Ryan was a member of his middle and high school choirs in San Antonio before choosing to attend the University of North Texas, where he was exposed to a whole different musical community than what he grew up around. This was instrumental in his development as an artist and propelled him to take what he was learning and combine it with what he grew up listening to.

In 2012, Ryan released his first full-length album titled “Night Comes Falling.”

The album featured eleven songs he wrote, and was released two years after his EP debuted in 2010. He now travels to Nashville for writing sessions for new music. In August of 2014, he released “Bad Reputation,” a second fulllength album that showcases ten songs that he either wrote or co-wrote.

Opening for Ryan is former Texas A&M student Austin Meade, another aspiring and talented artist. Meade was once a drummer who began writing his own music while attending Texas A&M. He has released two EP’s, one of which was released this year, as well as a full-length album back in 2014 titled “Chief of Sinners.”

Meade refers to his own music as a mixture between Blues and Americana and has shared the stage with big names in Texas Country such as Whisky Myers, Roger Creager, and William Clark Green.

Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased online through Harry’s website.

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ith everything that college has to offer, life can get crazy quickly. Fall semester is in full swing and the first round of tests is coming quicker than any student would like to admit.

STEP-BY-STEP:

PLAN OUT YOUR LIFE

by Shelbie Warr

The best way to keep up with it all? Successful use of a student planner. Hayle Olson, a lifestyle blogger, published a quick list of tips on how to do just that.

1. INVEST IN A PLANNER THAT WORKS FOR YOU There are many different layouts and types of planners out there. Check out places like Target, Amazon, and Walmart to find one that works best.

2. FIND THE PERFECT PEN (OR SET OF PENS).

Many people like to color code by course or activity or at the very least use one colored pen in their planners. To do this, a long lasting pen, or set of pens, is a must. These can be found at any store that sells school supplies.

3. INVEST IN WHITE OUT. Deadlines are bound to change as the semester progresses.

Be sure to keep a bottle of whiteout on hand to easily make these changes.

4. USE STICKY NOTES. Sticky notes are perfect for those little notes that need to be jotted down in a hurry before they’re forgotten. Keep a stack of these handy too.

5. MAKE LISTS WEEKLY. Sometimes a lot of information covering a week long spread can be daunting. Make lists in order of priority to make sure everything is completed in a timely and organized manner.

6. SEPARATE SCHOOLWORK AND SOCIAL LIFE. Make sure to leave a space on the daily schedule between events for school and events for fun. Also, always be sure to list your school work first, making it the first thing your eyes see.

Following these steps will make using a planner ten times more successful and, by extension, the fall semester as well.

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Across 1 Light purple shade 6 ___ d’art 11 “Whatever” reaction 14 “Let It Go” singer Menzel 15 Box spring supporters 16 Schubert’s “___ Maria” 17 Francis-can, these days?

18 “The Grapes of Wrath” extra who’s extrasweet?

20 Where many seaside tourist pictures are taken?

22 Round-ending sound 23 Distress signal that’s also palindromic in Morse code 24 Costar of Bea, Estelle, and Betty 25 Dart in one direction 26 Satirist’s specialty 27 Kaplan of “Welcome Back, Kotter” 30 Served like sashimi 33 Home delivery of frozen drugs?

36 Fly fisherman’s fly 38 2006 Winter Olympics city 39 Hard to capture 40 Highway center strip that’s always been loyal and trustworthy?

43 “Chappie” star ___ Patel 44 Big steps for young companies, for short 45 ___ Tech (for-profit school that shut down in 2016) 46 Frittata necessity 48 Some scans, for short 49 Anti-smoking ad, e.g.

52 Nonproductive 54 Devices that capture audio of fight scenes?

58 What people throw their four-color 1980s electronic games down?

60 Trainee’s excuse 61 Reed or Rawls 62 Australia’s ___ Beach 63 Rival of Aetna 64 Joule fragment 65 Princess in the Comedy Central series “Drawn Together” 66 NFL Network anchor Rich

Down 1 ___, Inc. (“Funkytown” band) 2 Snake River Plain locale 3 Some cosmetic surgeries, for short 4 Art study subj.

5 Dieter’s measurement 6 “Do the Right Thing” actor Davis 7 IBM’s color 8 NHL All-Star Jaromir 9 Greek vowels 10 Co. that introduced Dungeons & Dragons 11 What 7-Down and yellow do 12 Dastardly 13 Plantar fasciitis affects it 19 Kimono accessory 21 Palindromic 2015 Chris Brown song 25 “Your Moment of ___” (“The Daily Show” feature) 26 One of the five W’s 27 Hand sanitizer targets 28 Quebecoise girlfriend 29 The Frito ___ (old ad mascot) 31 2006 movie set in Georgia 32 Another of the five W’s 33 One way to carry coffee to work 34 “We’ll tak a ___ kindness ... “: Robert Burns 35 Carnivore’s diet 36 Drug that can cause flashbacks 37 Beehive State college athlete 41 “Get the picture?”

42 Favorable response to weather, say 47 1990s GM model 48 Eyelashes, anatomically 49 Engine knocks 50 Movie snippet 51 Dam site on the Nile 52 Spot in the sea 53 New Look fashion designer 54 Mil. absentee 55 WWE wrestler John 56 “Sorry, but I’m skipping your novella of an article,” in Internet shorthand 57 2002, in film credits 59 “This Is Us” network 2016 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com)

Answers

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