One shot, one film
Richard Pannullo, Contributing Reporter
May 15, 2020
Holy mackerel, Slim Shady is right! Cinema is already a ridiculously complex art form, but somehow there are directors insane enough to ask, “what if we did this whole thing in one go?” Like a masterfully crafted album with songs that bridge together seamlessly, one-shot films are compelling u...
Dance your days away while social distancing
Sarah Parr, Director of Business Operations
May 15, 2020
As someone who has trained in multiple styles of dance since the age of four, not being able to move in a studio has been really hard during this social distancing thing—and the fact that I didn't bring my tap shoes home for spring break has been even harder. For people who don’t have access to the ...
Guide to the golden age of psychedelic rock
Matt Hooke, Executive Editor
May 13, 2020
Now that we are in quarantine, there isn’t much to do but stare at the ceiling. Sure, you could try to be Shakespeare and write “King Lear” during these times, but how many of us have that kind of energy and talent? Instead, listen to music that was made for ceiling staring, no chemical enhancement...
Not just for kids
Sofi Mira, Contributing Reporter
May 13, 2020
Graphic novels are easy to overlook, especially when you’re an adult. As a child, I remember feeling ashamed of wanting to pick the books that contained more lines, shapes and colors than words. They were childish—“Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” “Captain Underpants”—you get the idea. But a good comic,...
Couples in Quarantine
Chris Markham, Copy Editor
May 13, 2020
Many college couples have been forced to separate far earlier than they anticipated, and may be looking for ways they can still interact and stay connected. This is also true for couples that live in the same town, but are normally long-distance while at college. They may both be back in their homet...
Jazz Music
Sean Lacy, Contributing Reporter
May 13, 2020
When we can’t leave the house, music often helps us feel as though we’re somewhere else. Jazz, that soul-stirring, uniquely American sound, is especially good at transporting us to happier places and exotic locales. Whether you’re new to the jazz scene or a veteran of swing, the standard is somet...
It’s Okay to laugh
Jessica Stoner, Contributing Reporter
May 13, 2020
For the last few years, people have been saying things “can’t get worse.” Please stop, or at least knock on wood. Seeing as laughter often turns out to center around tragedy or something else negative, comedians are in the unique position of helping us process uncertainty, no matter who we are. The ne...
Facing fear with fear
Halle Rose, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2020
Fear is a universal and powerful human emotion. It renders us wary of things like small spaces and spiders; it gives jumping out of airplanes and swimming with sharks their thrill. Fear is the sixth sense that sends shivers up our spines when something goes bump in the night, it’s the little voice ...
Screen-based self-care
Macin Sheeder, Contributing Reporter
May 12, 2020
With nowhere to go and little to do at home, many college students—myself included—have turned to our phones for meaningless entertainment to fill the coronavirus-induced void. But, if you’ve ever spent more than 15 minutes on Instagram, Twitter or (God forbid) Facebook, you’ll know that the content ...
Quarantine vibez
Tobili Hatcher, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2020
Playlist 1: Reflection on April 2020 Spotify URL: spotify:playlist:5JyTLhTRGKWloZAgyCE83v As I sit here and try to figure out where the 21st century version of the Roaring ’20s went wrong, I can’t help but point the finger towards the month of April. I’m not gonna lie, they had us in the f...
