Alex Holly
Managing Editor
Class of 2026
aholly@u.rochester.edu
Alex Holly (they/any) is junior at UR and presently the Managing Editor for the Culture and Sports sections for the Campus Times. They began writing for the CT in 2023 in their second semester at UR, later serving as Culture Editor during Spring 2024. Their work primarily focuses on art & entertainment events on campus & in the Rochester area, as well as wider-scale music reviews and commentary. Along with writing for the CT, you can find their personal work at https://alexiseverywhere.substack.com/.
Drag
Bringing frills to the philharmonic: Drag queen Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra come to Rochester
A drag queen and an orchestra walk into Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. They all begin to play.
movie musical
“Wicked” soars above movie-musical expectations
Unlike many predecessors, it’s unafraid to present itself musically and indulges in the Ozian theatrics that have kept the show running for upwards of 20 years.
Brat
‘brat’ by charli xcx but it’s the campus times article about it so it’s not
Debuting with 75.4 million streams within its first week, it quickly came to light that Charli’s brash marketing garnered not only fan discussion, but universal attention.
Album
From the swamp to stardom: Doechii’s “Alligator Bites Never Heal” brings reflection to her rap reign
Doechii has never been one to shy away from getting personal.
Dandelion Day
Hippo Campus’ D-Day show was to “Ride or Die” for
Hippo Campus’ performance was a well-needed break from the craze of finals, and just as memorable as their name would suggest.
othello
CT Watches: Othello
The University of Rochester Theatre Program takes on a modern interpretation of Shakespeare’s “Othello” and does an excellent job of…
musical
ROC Players’ “Chicago” is Criminally Good
The rise to the spotlight is no easy journey, especially when you’ve got blood on your hands and a life…
Profiles
There’s always time for drag: Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune visit campus
Growing up, Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune didn’t expect to be drag queens. Femininity, and everything associated with it,…
Album
Abby Sage’s “The Rot” digs deep into a new age of indie alt-pop
The Los Angeles-based artist has put out songs since 2021, giving her spin on alt-pop and adding emotional grit to the traditionally soft genre.