Archives - Aaron Schaffer
Humor
Eastman press release an interesing point
Before this week, sophomore Leo Larson and junior Anna Oliver were like all the other River Campus students. They waited…
Humor
Investigation: Gym floor collapsed because of “that guy who’s always lifting”
An investigation by Goergen Athletic Center officials which concluded late last week. The official report states that the athletic center’s…
Culture
‘Timbuktu’ shows the raw truth
In April 2012, militants belonging to Ansar Dine (operating in Mali) seized Timbuktu, one of the most well-known cities in…
Culture
The return of ‘Twin Peaks’
This article was originally printed on 10-9-14. There is a fantastic video on YouTube entitled “Badalamenti Twin Peaks Love Theme”…
Culture
Thom Yorke of Radiohead releases understated LP
This article was originally printed on 10-9-14. The actress Gwyneth Paltrow caused a minor stir earlier this year when she…
Culture
‘Under The Skin’: A sick, haunting portrait of humanity
In 1964, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart contextualized the term “I know it when I see it” in the case…
Ed Observers
Information overload
Disclaimer: I am not a Luddite, per se. I use technology like everyone else, and to a great extent, I…
Humor
Entire Sophomore class gets locked out of housing
Dreams were shattered. Hopes were dashed. This week, thousands of students jockeyed for spots in the housing lottery. Random times…
Culture
‘Grand Budapest Hotel’: subtlety is beauty
[caption id="attachment_102092" align="alignleft" width="300"] Liz Beson, Illustrator[/caption] All discussions of Wes Anderson or his films begin with a mention or…
Humor
‘Indie’ kid gets WRUR show
Otto Miyazo is "indie with an edge", and he's now got his own radio show.