Arts Roundup Part Two: Music and Film

February 20, 2023, by Ben Togut, Nate Wheeler, Arts & Culture Editors. Leave a Comment

This semester, the University’s music and film departments will host an exciting array of events this spring. As the weather gets warmer, take a study break and enjoy any one of these engaging events on campus. Music As we head into the spring semester, the University’s music department has a slate of eye-catching events that […]

Rihanna’s Maternity Reveal, Political Statements, and Representation at Super Bowl Halftime Shows

February 20, 2023, by Charlotte Seal, Contributing Writer. Leave a Comment

Rihanna’s halftime show for the 2023 Super Bowl was received as a polished and entertaining performance—according to the general view of Twitter—yet it lacked the flashy or show-stopping moments that America enjoys in a Super Bowl. Instead, the performance included impressive, irreverent, and flawless vocals, and it felt more like a far too short Rihanna […]

Liquid Gold: An Intimate Exploration of Breastfeeding and Black Motherhood

February 20, 2023, by Ben Togut, Head Arts & Culture Editor. 1 Comment

On Wednesday, Feb. 17, Assistant Professor of Art and Luther Gregg Sullivan Fellow in Art Ilana Harris-Babou held an artist talk in the Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery for her exhibition “Liquid Gold.” A multi-media installation that focuses on the history of breastfeeding for Black mothers, “Liquid Gold” gets its name from colostrum: a yellowish, […]

“Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” is Astonishingly Horrible

February 20, 2023, by Nate Wheeler, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor. Leave a Comment

Warning: This article contains spoilers for “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” I hated, hated, hated this movie. Is it the worst movie I’ve ever seen? No. That title still goes to “The Kissing Booth 2.” I think the best way to describe this absolute catastrophe of a feature would be with a long and contemplative […]

Arts Roundup Part One: Previewing Spring 2023 Theater and Dance

February 16, 2023, by Kat Struhar, Sabrina Ladiwala, Arts & Culture Editors. Leave a Comment

With so many different arts events on campus, our arts roundup is going to be split into two articles, so stay tuned for Tuesday’s issue to hear about the visual arts, music and film departments! From the revival of TERP to the expansion of Spike Tape, we’re excited to showcase the various dance and theater […]

With Three New Singles, boygenius Offers an Enticing Taste of Debut Album

February 16, 2023, by Jem Shin, Executive Editor. Leave a Comment

boygenius, the supergroup composed of singer-songwriters Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus, has returned to the music world with three new songs that highlight the trio’s powerful lyrical and vocal abilities. The group released three singles, “$20,” “Emily I’m Sorry,” and “True Blue,” from their debut studio album, “the record,” which is set to […]

Poems of Our Climate: “No matter what this world calls us, someone called us theirs”

February 16, 2023, by Ava Guralnick, Contributing Writer. Leave a Comment

About the Column: Poems of Our Climate is a weekly poetry column run by Sofia Baluyut,‘23. The column was founded by Oliver Egger ‘23 as a part of the literary magazine group Route 9. Submit and read past issues of The Lavender at Route9.org. If you are interested in having your poem featured in this […]

Astrology With Nico: Entering the Collective Unconscious

February 16, 2023, by Nicholas Summerson, Staff Writer. Leave a Comment

Welcome to The Wesleyan Argus’ weekly astrology column: Astrology With Nico. Each Friday, pick up a copy of the paper to get acquainted with the vibes for the week ahead. General: This Saturday, the Sun moves into Pisces, ushering in a month focused on the themes of the unconscious, spirituality, creativity and unconditional love. The […]

Paramore’s This Is Why Is a Compelling, if Unpolished, Portrait of Burnout

February 13, 2023, by Oscar Kim Bauman, Executive Editor. Leave a Comment

For the last decade or so, Paramore has been in a constant state of tumult and reinvention. The band’s latest statement is the new album This Is Why, which came out on Friday, Feb. 10. It’s their first in nearly six years, since 2017’s After Laughter. But to understand where Paramore is now, it’s worthwhile […]

Sulan’s Valentine’s Day Roses and Thorns of Romantic Comedy Genre

February 13, 2023, by Sulan Bailey, News Editor. Leave a Comment

Happy Valentine’s Day, folks! It’s the ideal romantic season to do something special for the one you love the most. Alternatively, if you’re not currently romantically involved (like me), you can live vicariously through your favorite couples in your beloved books or movies. I’ve read and watched a lot of sappy stuff over the years, and […]

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