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Rants, raves and a good deal of mouthing off about issues on campus and at large.

Wayne Cohn proves that giant plastic eggs aren’t just for middle-aged weirdos. Wait….

While no college student will admit this, a holiday break that extends over more than a month is simply too long. Like during summer, there comes a point where the novelty of being out of class evaporates and it becomes a challenge to schedule a day’s worth of activities that does not involve sleeping over 12 hours and watching TV for the other half a day.

No idea what you’re going to get your mom for Christmas? Need a last-minute Hannukah present? Did your roommate awkwardly surprise you with a gift and now you are scrambling for something to get them in return? Look no further, the Vanguard has your back this year.

1. Wall-E
Pixar, arguably the most consistent movie studio in the world, did it again with Wall-E, combining a deft personal love story with beautiful animation, and a message of environmental ethics that rings true. It might be the most heartwarming tale set in post-apocalyptic Earth ever told.

1. In Bruges
The feature film debut from writer/director Martin McDonagh about two hit men in hiding navigates between hilarity and darkness with ease. Masterful performances by Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson take the film into a territory uncommon in modern movies–one where every scene is engrossing and we become blissfully lost to what’s on the screen.

1. Torche, Meanderthal
Like an eagle dropping bombs, Torche brings soaring pop hooks to down-tuned heavy metal, heralding beautiful dichotomies that never tire and always, always rock. Finally, someone reinvented guitar rock for the new millennium. 

1. The Old Believers, Eight Golden Greats
Exceptional yet entirely tangible. This album may induce temporary states of tranquility and introspection. Hauntingly beautiful vocals, timeless lyrics and melodies with the potential to be played over and over and over and over.