Culture
Books
Rereading ‘The Odyssey’: Personal and political translations
In many ways, Mendelsohn’s visit to the University was focused on expanding our understanding of the many voyages we embark on throughout our lives.
art
“Sites and Non-Sites”: An exhibit of glacial proportions
This site-specific installation represents how “the natural rhythms of the earth, although slow and sometimes not obvious, impact how we live today.”
Music
Vocal Point, YellowJackets sing their hearts out at Fringe Fest
The excitement of being back on stage and singing was visible both on the performers’ faces and in the way they held nothing back, giving 110% of their hearts and souls to the music.
Television
‘Desus and Mero’ challenges the current state of Emmy nominations
How in the world did Showtime’s “Desus and Mero” not get nominated in the Variety Talk Series category?
Campus
Playing with fire at Meliora Weekend’s 11th Annual Fire Show
"My initial reaction was to lean away from the fire. But once you get past the mental block, you can form a rhythm, and it gets easier."
Campus
Carillon concerts ring in new semester
Students Claire Janezic and Kayla Gunderson have performed at all three concerts so far this semester, and I had the amazing opportunity to ask them what it’s like to play inside the bell tower of Rush Rhees.
CT Eats
CT Eats: Dolce Italy delights the senses
Given that we’re in Rochester, New York, approximately 4,318 miles away from Italy (but only 40 miles from Italy, New York), we’re both willing to pay a bit more for a high-quality, authentic treat.
Fashion
Liv on the Edge: America, a lexicon of fashion and failure
The United States is and always has been fraught with extreme political and social turbulence — I expected celebrity attendees of an American-themed gala to reflect this more than they did.
Television
“Beavis and Butthead” is a lot deeper than you think
Beavis and Butthead’s antics are so ridiculous that it’s easy to look down upon them — but don’t they represent a flaw that is inherent to us all?
Culture
College students + free Insomnia cookies = a batch made in heaven
A yearly tradition since 2019, this event welcomes students back to school with some sweet deals — so long as you arrive wearing your finest sleepwear.