October 16, 2012

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MSU library dealing with rise of ebook readers

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Music and politics come together

TIM FAKLIS

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william cahyadi• msu reporter E-readers have skyrocked in popularity in recent years, helped by the success of Amazon’s Kindle tablet.

SAM WILMES

staff writer

The rise of e-readers has changed the way that we receive information. Possession of the devices is quickly evolving, according to the Huffington Post. As of November 2010, six percent of Americans re-

ported owning some type of an e-reader. As of February 2012, the number had risen to 19 percent. Today the Kindle Fire costs just $159, with its annual $79 subscription fee allowing users to choose from a selection of over 1 million e-books,

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Music and politics have been a combination, at times a lethal one, for a long time now. Take music from Rage Against the Machine, John Lennon, even the soft sounds that Bob Dylan put out during the Vietnam War era for example. All three came out with different styles and sounds, but all three held similar messages in their music. While there were groups by the thousands, millions even, in support of their messages, their message still caused

plenty of controversy. Minnesota State, Mankato is bringing in some musicians in support of a political rally as well, but most can agree that this message is one that most everyone can agree is a good one. It’s something as simple as going out and voting. That’s right, Rock the Vote has returned to MSU. The event took place on Wednesday, October 10th to a solid crowd of avid fans of the local music scenes, as well as some political minds. Students seemed excited to get out there, listen to some

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good music from the Minneapolis scene, and promote the idea of voting in the upcoming election. Taking place in the Campus Ballroom in the Centennial Student Union, Activities included musical performances by two bands: Machine 22 and Cliffton Wales. Machine 22 are, as the official statement from the school put it, “punk n’ roll artists of the new era born to bring back rock n’ roll. Cliffton Wales have soulful vocals, a dirty guitar, and have a bumpin’ rhythm

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