Photo by Misha Padilla Imagine turning the pages of a history book, the golden pages breathing dust and the brown spine cracking under the weight of the heavy parchment paper. Now imagine having the words on the paper brought to life before your very eyes. Smothers Theatre has been transformed into the manifestation of a history book. There is a dusty pallor to the stage … [Read more...] about ‘Les Mis’: I dreamed a dream…
Horoscopes 11.14.13
Virgo Invest in dry shampoo. On second thought, just shower. Scorpio This is the last horoscope you’re getting from us for a while, so make it count. Capricorn Your stars will align and you’ll find $20, which will actually end up being fake; don’t worry, though, the cashier will believe you when you say you found it and not call the cops. Pisces Everyone … [Read more...] about Horoscopes 11.14.13
Radio resurrected through podcasts
Art by Sacha Irick Midterms are over and the fall slump is hitting everyone hard. Thanksgiving break starts on Nov. 27th and before we know it winter break will be upon us. During this dull monotony of awaiting one seasonal break after another, the lethargy is thick enough to cut with a knife, but what can be done? Well, for starters,nothing rustles up energy like getting … [Read more...] about Radio resurrected through podcasts
Celebrate female progression in Hollywood
Photo by Whitney Irick For centuries, women were expected to wed, have children, tend to the household and care for their husbands. In the past few decades, though, women have been redefining their roles in society through various means. Women are much more likely to receive a college education now than they were 30 years ago. Many more women have careers now, as well. It … [Read more...] about Celebrate female progression in Hollywood
Play provides identity for generation
Photo Courtesy of Amanda Jane Shank Ever imagined a romance between Emily Dickinson and Nat King Cole? If you haven’t, 2006 alumna Julie Taiwo Oni has and has written and co-produced a play called “nat & EM” that tells an imagined love story between the two. This one-act black box style play explores an interracial love story in an unconventional yet powerfully moving … [Read more...] about Play provides identity for generation