“After Eurydice” Marks First Spike Tape Production of the Semester, Reflects on Finding Hope Through Grief and Heartbreak

November 7, 2024, by Sulan Bailey, Arts & Culture Editor. Leave a Comment

The evening of Saturday, Nov. 2, my roommate and I trekked to 200 High St., home to Movement House and the Eclectic Society, to see our second student-written play of the weekend. The student theater powerhouse Spike Tape presented their first production of the Fall 2024 semester, “After Eurydice,” written and directed by Liv Snow […]

The Newest, and Most Vulnerable, World of Tyler, the Creator: CHROMAKOPIA Review

November 4, 2024, by Max Forstein, Sports Editor. Leave a Comment

Tyler, the Creator posted a music video of a snippet of his new song, “St. Chroma” on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The 84-second clip featured a new, hard-hitting track, with Tyler whispering lead vocals and gradually getting louder as the song continues. Ultimately, it built up to the explosion of a shipping container, as the video switched from […]

“disadvantage (n.)” Tackles Themes of Racism, Misogyny, and Classism Through the Omniscient Eyes of Teenage Girls

November 4, 2024, by Sulan Bailey, Arts & Culture Editor. Leave a Comment

This article covers a production which included the use of racial slurs and themes of racism, sexism, and misogyny. Last Friday evening, I joined a crowd of students, parents, and alumni to watch the opening performance of “disadvantage (n.),” presented by SHADES, the University’s theater collective for students of color, in the Patricelli ’92 Theater. […]

Where is Bon Iver: A Review of SABLE

October 28, 2024, by , Assistant Arts & Culture Editor . Leave a Comment

Throughout the past decade, Justin Vernon, under the moniker Bon Iver, has rapidly emerged as one of the most ambitious, prolific songwriters of the 21st century who, through diverse collaborations with artists such as Taylor Swift, Travis Scott, Zach Bryan, and Lizzo, has continuously shaped the modern music scene. His collaborative works span from the […]

The Hocus Pocus Movies: Quintessential Halloween and Fall Favorites

October 24, 2024, by Maggie Smith, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor. Leave a Comment

This article contains spoilers for “Hocus Pocus” (1993) and “Hocus Pocus 2” (2022).  As the cooler temperatures set in and the fall foliage hits its peak, I decided to do what any lover of autumn does: watch the timeless Halloween movie, “Hocus Pocus.” Kicking off the Halloween season, the 1993 “Hocus Pocus” movie is the […]

“KAOS” Showed Signs of Revitalized Creativity and Innovation From Streaming Giant Netflix…So They Canceled It

October 24, 2024, by Sulan Bailey, Arts & Culture Editor. Leave a Comment

This article contains spoilers for “KAOS” (2024).  For years, I have vocally held the stance that Netflix is past its prime as far as high-quality original content goes. This was not necessarily a foregone conclusion, as Netflix has largely led studios and platforms in Oscar nominations (and other accolades) over the last half decade. However, […]

Lorde’s Incomparable Influence, from The Love Club to Melodrama

October 14, 2024, by Carter Appleyard, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor. Leave a Comment

On Nov. 21, 2012, an unknown 16-year-old New Zealand artist, referred to simply as Lorde, self-released her debut EP, The Love Club, for free, reasoning that the audience—mainly people her age—were less likely to have access to a credit card. Within days, the EP garnered acclaim for its unique theme of adolescence and its dark, […]

Japan’s National Bunraku Theater Enthralls Connecticut with Spellbinding Tales of Love and Tragedy

October 14, 2024, by Sida Chu, Features Editor. Leave a Comment

This article mentions depictions of suicide in a theater production. The moon hangs heavy over the lonely woods of Sonezaki, where two lovers vow to escape a world that shuns their devotion. In another village, a desperate woman battles the howling wind and blowing snow as she climbs up her city’s watchtower. Drums of fate […]

SHADES Opens Campus Theater Season With Reflections on Family, Sacrifice, and Acceptance in “How Black Mothers Say I Love You”

October 14, 2024, by Sulan Bailey, Arts & Culture Editor. 1 Comment

“How Black Mothers Say I Love You” opened in the Patricelli ’92 Theater on Friday, Oct. 11, marking the start of student theater on campus for Fall 2024. The play, written by Canadian playwright Trey Anthony, explores themes of motherhood, religion, and grief. Claudette (Oluchi Chukwuemeka ’25) returns to her childhood home in Brooklyn to […]

Not Overdramatic, Chappell Roan Knows What She Wants!

October 10, 2024, by Sam Goodykoontz, Contributing Writer. Leave a Comment

If you’ve been following the news about pop music or the music festival circuit this past year, you have probably heard of Chappell Roan. The campy, fired-up, 26-year-old pop star has erupted in popularity over the last six months. She has taken the world by storm and made everyone talk, both with praise and slander. […]

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