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What to watch on Netflix (when you should be studying)

April 30, 2012 |

You’re in Olin Library, pretending to do work on your computer. But really, is being productive that necessary? It’s only Monday. Instead of Facebook stalking or re-reading emails, Cadenza dares you to open a new tab for Netflix. There’s no need to pretend that you actually need to study 12 hours a day; instead, take a few of those hours to start watching, or return to, some of the greatest shows currently on and off television. Here are a few of Cadenza’s favorites; happy reading week, procrastinators!

‘One Tree Hill’ ending Tuesday night, finally

April 02, 2012 |

“One Tree Hill” will end tomorrow night after a nine-season tenure. It premiered on the WB on Sept. 23, 2003. Yes, 2003. As in one year before “Lost” premiered and a year in which I, now about to graduate from college, was still in middle school. That is a really, really long time ago. Think about all the better shows that have come and gone in that time.

Murder returning to Santa Barbara in new season of ‘Psych’

October 17, 2011 |

Last Wednesday marked the return of “Psych,” USA Network’s original comedy about a fake psychic working for the Santa Barbara police department. The show revolves around Shawn Spencer, the pop-culture obsessed son of a former detective. His father taught him amazing observational and reasoning skills, skills that make him an incredible detective.

The Best of ‘Arrested Development’

October 10, 2011 | and

“Arrested Development” creator Mitch Hurwitz announced on Oct. 2 that his show would return for a fourth season on TV leading up to the long-awaited movie. Cadenza could hardly contain its excitement about this news. Here’s a recap of our favorite moments in the classic comedy series.

Emmys Live Blog

September 18, 2011 |

Emmy live blog

‘The Killing’

April 01, 2011 |

“Who killed Laura Palmer?” was the question that many Americans wondered over 20 years ago. Laura was a high school prom queen who was discovered dead near the local sawmill in her quirky town of Twin Peaks in the Pacific Northwest. She had a secret and deceitful life that few knew about, one that caused her to make many enemies.

5 TV-inspired ways to lose your virginity

February 14, 2011 |

Lose your virginity the same way these TV stars did?

Midseason TV replacements

January 26, 2011 | , and

Cadenza investigates five new shows that should provide you with even more excuses not to go outside in this relentless cold.

American Idol welcomes its tenth season in a whole new way

January 19, 2011 |

It’s been television’s number one show since we were in middle school. It has a classic formula. It has launched the careers of dozens of singers—some much more successful than others, of course.

Television that sets the festive mood

December 10, 2010 | and

Although you may not feel too much holiday spirit while studying for that physics final or writing that Exposition paper, Cadenza is here to get you in the festive mood with our favorite holiday episodes. Perfect for procrastination. All easily searchable online. Think of it as our non-denominational gift to you.

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