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Patois Gives Rhythmic Interpretation of Jamaica
BY CHRISTINA MORGAN

When most people think of Jamaica, reggae, ganja and suntans are a few of the things that might come to mind. However, this weekend’s “Essence” dance class performance, Patois: Yardie Nommo, will provide some alternative views to these perceptions about the Caribbean and shed some light on the intricate history and culture of the region. 
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They Might Be Giants and SR-71 to Jam at Spring Fling
BY KARI WETHINGTON


A college kid need not be briefed on the biographical statistics of They Might Be Giants, the classic pop-rock group that will headline this weekend’s Spring Fling. Hailing from Lincoln, Mass. (but forming the band as we know it in Brooklyn), the college-radio-friendly duo’s sound began to take shape in the early 1980s and 20 years later, TMBG is still making quality pop and attracting new fans into their cult-like following. 
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