The Living Memorial: Photographer Charles Traub Talks with Roth at 9/11-Inspired Exhibit
Walking into the exhibit, these two New York-raised reporters didn’t see a burning building; they didn’t hear the blaring sirens; ...
Arts & Culture
Cinefiles 9/14-9/17
We’d like to begin by acknowledging what members of the Wesleyan Film Community have already dubbed the “Dheepan Disaster.” We ...
Do We Still Need Lady Gaga?
Lady Gaga released a new single, “Perfect Illusion,” last Friday, and upon a first (and second, and third) listen, I ...
In Defense Of: “The Real Housewives of New York City”
In early June, I was walking on the Upper East Side of Manhattan when something—or rather someone—caught my eye. I ...
The Savvy Business of Frank Ocean’s Blonde
The music of Frank Ocean’s Blonde is subtle and poignant. The album adopts a multilayered approach and it takes several ...
The Mash Upholds Musical Traditions
“Wesleyan is truly a magical place…isn’t it?” On Friday afternoon, El Niño, the Brooklyn-based alumni band, posed this question to ...
Donald Glover Upholds His Creative Versatility in “Atlanta”
Donald Glover holds a plethora of titles: DJ, actor, writer, and, most notably, rapper. Glover began his career in the ...
Understanding the Beautiful, Calculated Silence of “Blonde”
For someone so ubiquitous on social media, Frank Ocean is surprisingly, profoundly quiet. He’s the kind of guy who is ...
Guide to Binging Transparent Seasons One and Two
After watching the first few episodes of “Transparent” at my recommendation, my friend gave up: “I just couldn’t figure out ...
“Don’t Breathe”: A Dissatisfying Film That Reigns Supreme
Before May of this year, few people knew that horror thriller “Don’t Breathe” even existed, as the film’s trailer was released ...