Zeke Martin Contributing Writer Content warning: Sexual violence Last Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which manages the Academy Awards, also referred to as the Oscars, announced several new standards for representation and inclusion that will be required for …
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The life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman
Kidi Tafesse Arts & Entertainment Editor This year has been filled with unexpected challenges and even more unexpected losses. One of those losses was actor Chadwick Boseman at the young age of 43 on Aug 28, 2020. A four-year battle with colon cancer is no easy feat, …
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Holly Engel Arts & Entertainment Editor Some non-chilling tales from the “King of Horror” Many people looking for a good scare in the safety of their own home, like me, will leave the lights on and curl up with a thrillingly spooky book by …
The Weeknd’s concept album “After Hours” combines genres, decades with artist’s cathartic, personal experience
Kamal Morgan Senior A&E Writer A journey of reconciling with love and doubt blends with a blast from the past with ’80s beats. The future blending together is a new sound for Abel, aka The Weeknd’s newest album “After Hours.” His silky voice over the …
“Silent Sky”unites theatre, social change and science
Megan Tuennerman A&E Editor This weekend, the theatre and dance department is sharing the story of Henrietta Leavitt through a production of “Silent Sky,” directed by professor Jimmy A. Noriega. Leavitt, who is being played by Annie Sheneman ’22, was a female astronomer who worked …
Synetic theatre’s “Phantom” lacks catharsis
Elena Morey Washington D.C.’s Synetic Theatre is no usual performing arts company. In Synetic’s own words, their name comes from “synthesis: the coming together of distinct elements to form a whole, kinetic: pertaining to or imparting motion, active, dynamic” which equals “Synetic Theatre: a dynamic …