Culture
horror
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is a nostalgic nightmare
His newest outing is a scary, fun time for new and old fans — however, occasionally falls flat due to an overstuffed plot.
downtown
ThaiYada Restaurant brings warmth to a diverse array of palates downtown
If you’re looking for a new place to try on a foray on the Red or Orange Line, ThaiYada should perfectly fit the bill.
Alien
“Alien: Romulus” might remind you to take your birth control
It’s rare to be able to claim that a sequel is “worth it” in 2024.
Album
YOU WON’T GO BEFORE YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO is the best album of the year, if not the decade.
While so many metal and rock bands have switched to a poppier sound as their careers have gone on, “Knocked Loose” has only doubled down on throat-shredding screams, neck-destroying breakdowns, and ominous riffs that leave you haunted as well as headbanging.
Album
Essential Albums of Summer 2024
Since I couldn’t give my usual album roundups over summer vacation, here are the albums released this summer that I think you need to hear.
Action
“Thelma” is a hoot and a holler for the ages
Most importantly, though, “Thelma” is a movie for the ages.
culture
Top 7 must-visit spots in Rochester
Roam with animals at the Seneca Park Zoo, or frequent live performances from acclaimed musicals and plays to showcases and speakers at the Geva Theatre.
D-Day
Community, carnivals, and campus culture: UR traditions
The University of Rochester hosts a wealth of playful school traditions that have shaped the undergraduate experience since its establishment in 1850.
Pop culture
Cultural rehash: looking back on (pop) culture moments from this summer
Since May, we’ve had a gold mine of cultural moments that have taken the Internet by storm.
Album Review
Colin’s Review Rundown: Future and Metro Boomin, Lizzy McAlpine, Benson Boone, Civerous
Is it bad? Definitely not! But I found myself continually checking my phone to see how many tracks were left.