“SMiLETIME” Brings Brian Wilson to the WestCo Cafe
My first brush with “SMiLETIME” was in the coldest depths of the Chicago winter. Writer-directors Russell Goldman ’17 and Mitchell ...
Arts & Culture
Vic Mensa Rides SNL Momentum at Toad’s Place
When Kanye West took the stage to perform his single, “Only One,” at SNL’s 40th anniversary special, the rapper appeared ...
“17 Border Crossings” Is Thought-Provoking Theater
With the snow once again covering the campus grounds, I entered the CFA Theater on Saturday, Feb. 21 to find ...
NPR’s “Serial” is Proof Positive of the Essential Relationship Between Art, Journalism, and Justice
The world of podcasts is, in my experience, a generally unexplored realm for college-age students. A new development may break ...
“Fresh Off the Boat” Is Quiet Rebellion Disguised as Situational Comedy
For a while, it seemed like ABC’s new sitcom “Fresh Off the Boat” had been set up to fail. In ...
For Rock to Evolve as a Genre, the Rockstar Must Die
The rockstar is dead; long live the rockstar. This isn’t exactly a new argument, but it is one that’s increasingly ...
“Almost, Maine” Explores Clumsiness of Love
The skits of “Almost, Maine” have the cozy feel of a local dive bar: particular in the native vernacular and ...
SNL40 Brings the Stars of SNL But Not the Spirit
Everyone likes to complain about “Saturday Night Live.” It’s not a nit-picky thing or a pretentious thing; it’s simply a ...
“Better Call Saul” is a Worthy Heir to “Breaking Bad”
A lot can happen in seven years. In 2001 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, no one had heard of Walter White ...
Who Wore it Wes: Eric Wilson ’15
Brooklyn native Eric Wilson ’15 is a senior at Wes with a love of international politics and, more recently, international ...