Uneven Yet Compelling, ”Chosen Ones” Subverts Dystopian Fantasy Tropes
In her debut adult novel, “Chosen Ones,” Veronica Roth takes the well-worn idea of a group of “chosen ones” saving ...
Arts & Culture
Seniors Tackle Challenges of Virtual Performances
While many students submitted their written theses and capstones this week, and will continue to do so until May 6, ...
“Love is Blind” Entertains But Fails as a Social Experiment
“Love is Blind” is Netflix’s newest social experiment series, aiming to find the answer to the age-old question: is love ...
Four Japanese Films to Stream When Netflix Doesn’t Cut It
Few countries boast a history of film-making like Japan. Dating back to the end of the 19th century, the Japanese ...
Student Theater Community Reflects on Second Stage Cancellations
Since Wesleyan University transitioned to online learning in March, all five remaining Second Stage productions scheduled for the Spring 2020 season—“Nine”, ...
Creation at a Distance: How the Switch to Online Classes is Affecting Arts and Performance Classes
While the transition to remote learning has been challenging for everyone—who knew muting and unmuting yourself could make such a ...
“Quarentimes” Draws Attention to the Silver Linings of Social Distancing
In the time of the coronavirus pandemic, visiting news sources or social media almost inevitably results in feelings of dread, ...
Pandemic Reading List: Books to Help You Survive Social Distancing
Hello Argus readers! These are strange times indeed. I hope that wherever you are, you’re staying safe and finding ways ...
“Little Constructions” Is a Fever Dream of Tangled Familial Relationships
Content warning: sexual and physical violence. Picture this scene: two men in a gun shop—one the owner, the other a ...
Wesleyan Artists Bring the Heat Alongside tobi lou at “Rolling Wes”
This past Thursday night, Malcolm X House put on its first ever “Rolling Wes” show, a concert in honor of ...