Poems of Our Climate: “Ode to Beatrix Potter”

February 10, 2023, by Amanda Ding, 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 Route 9 Literary Collective. Submit and read past issues of The Lavender at Route9.org. If you are interested in having your poem featured in this […]

“The Wayland Rudd Collection” Showcases Depictions of Black People in Soviet Media

February 9, 2023, by Yoni Semel, Staff Writer. Leave a Comment

When I stepped into the South Gallery of the Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery, I was greeted at the entrance by an imposing cloth banner that reached from floor to ceiling. The banner contained a black and white image of Wayland Rudd—the namesake of the new collection appearing at the Zilkha Gallery—performing at a theater […]

“Bruiser,” Directed by Miles Warren ’19, Brings Exploration of Black Masculinity to Film Series

February 9, 2023, by Oscar Kim Bauman, Executive Editor. Leave a Comment

Amid the frigid polar vortex of Friday, Feb. 3, Miles Warren ’19 returned to his alma mater. He wasn’t just coming for old times’ sake, though. Rather, his debut feature film, “Bruiser,” was that evening’s offering at the Wesleyan Film Series. Based on a screenplay that he began working on during his sophomore year at […]

Astrology With Nico: February 10 – February 16

February 9, 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 week we will be feeling the leftover energy from last week’s Full Moon in Leo which brought drama and power struggles into our […]

Theater Department Welcomes Visiting Assistant Professor Alex Keegan for Spring Semester

February 6, 2023, by Carolyn Neugarten, Assistant News Editor. Leave a Comment

The Theater Department recently welcomed Visiting Assistant Professor of Theater Alex Keegan to teach classes on directing, as Assistant Professor of the Practice in Theater Eddie Torres is on leave for the Spring 2023 semester. A director for almost thirteen years, Keegan’s focus is on both new play development and directing adaptations and devised pieces. […]

M3GAN Has Done More for the Queer Community Than Any Other Artificially Intelligent Robot Doll

February 6, 2023, by Kat Struhar, Arts & Culture Editor. Leave a Comment

Warning: This review contains spoilers for “M3GAN.”  Model 3 Generative Android, or M3GAN, is a toy like no other. After both of nine-year-old Cady’s (Violet McGraw) parents die in a car accident, she is left in the custody of her aunt Gemma (Allison Williams), a toy engineer who knows how to design new gadgets for kids but has […]

“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” Lands on Its Feet As a Thrill for All Ages

February 6, 2023, by Nate Wheeler, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor. Leave a Comment

The lights dim. The Nicole Kidman AMC ad begins to play. The legendary feline icon graces our screens for the first time in over a decade…and I feel true joy for the first time in my brief existence. In all seriousness, if you haven’t heard of the buzz around this movie, you must be living […]

Poems of Our Climate: “To Be a Poet”

February 3, 2023, by Banri Saito, 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 […]

“Antigonick” Reimagines Greek Tragedy in a Modern Light

February 3, 2023, by Cameron Bonnevie, Staff Writer. Leave a Comment

“Antigonick” is an example of my favorite kind of theater: a show that speaks to itself and to its audience at the same time. The show is an adaptation of the ancient Greek tragedy “Antigone,” reimagined by Anne Carson, and it ran from Dec. 7, 2022 to Dec. 9, 2022 in the Theater Studios. “Antigonick” explores questions […]

Oscar on the Oscars: Diving Into the Eclectic Nominees for the 95th Academy Awards

February 2, 2023, by Oscar Kim Bauman, Executive Editor. Leave a Comment

Welcome back to Oscar on the Oscars, the annual column in which I dissect the film awards with which I share a name. Last week, the nominees for the 95th Academy Awards, which are scheduled for Sunday, March 12, were unveiled. Having largely escaped the pandemic’s long shadow on the film industry, this year’s pool […]

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