Ama Addo Contributing Writer Twenty-one-year-old Tarik Welch ’16 is not your ordinary business economics major. Some may call Welch a musician or an entrepreneur. He is all of those things — mixed with eclectic mannerisms and a mysteriously pensive aura. Upon my arrival for our …
Arts & Entertainment
Oscars recap: racism, DiCaprio and Girl Scout cookies
Katie Cameron A&E Editor Sunday marked the 88th Academy Awards. As always, it was a night of beautiful gowns (and beautiful tuxes — looking at you, Mark Ruffalo), speeches ushered to hasty conclusions by orchestra music and praise for movies 90 percent of America hasn’t …
The Life of Pablo is fearless but not quite flawless
Robert Dinkins Contributing Writer Started in Nov. 2013, announced in 2014 and finally released on Feb. 14, 2016, The Life of Pablo by Kanye West is finally in the hands of… well it’s actually not a physical copy but is offered by the streaming service …
The Scene
Your New Favorite Band I have a tendency to commit to things without thinking them through, a personality trait that has led me to make some questionable life choices in my 21 years, like that time I got white girl cornrows (it was the era …
Festival of New Works features student plays
Michael Hatchett A&E Editor Theater fans have something to be excited about. Starting this Wednesday, the theatre & dance department will begin performances of their third annual Festival of New Works, a platform for the works of student playwrights, directors, performers, dancers and designers. The …
That guy from your bio class might play guitar
James May Chief Copy Editor Last week, Pinegrove released a slick new album entitled Cardinal. It’s catchy and well-conceived without being overbearing, and will absolutely last out the year as a top release from 2016. Why bring up this obscure album, besides shameless promotion? Well, …