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The Scene: The extinction of cursive
Whitney Siders When asked to write on the chalkboard in class a few days ago, I automatically wrote in cursive because that is what I have done since fourth grade. My professor pointed it out, and I must admit that it looked out of place next to the neighboring words that were written in print.…
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Keynote speaker gives passionate address
Bass speaks at “Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings” Libba Smith A&E Editor The exhibit “Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings,” a traveling display from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, officially opened on Sept. 22 with its keynote speaker, Dr. Leon Bass. Bass…
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Adele’s poignant vocals carry great break-up album
No artist’s sound makes me feel quite like Adele’s soulful voice. Lady Gaga may make me want to dance and Taylor Swift can always get me to belt about a guy, but there is something much deeper and passionate about Adele’s songs. Her sophomore album, “21,” dropped in late February to rave reviews from many…
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The Scene: Balance A with E
With exams quickly approaching, it can only mean one thing: the bright and sunny days of summer are about to come! The arrival of this hot and† relaxing season is commonly marked by the nation-wide release of action-packed films in movie theaters. So what can you expect to see playing at your local cinema? Here’s…
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Confronting Our Identities
Every time I step into an art gallery, I feel a desperate urge to find the energy and meaning of the work displayed by an artist. Yes, the artist’s didactic helps explain the concept of what the artist had in mind when building the exhibition. But truly superior art exhibitions have a distinct layout that…
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The Scene: Why we need to Jam
Almost every type of artist has a home base to develop their craft. Writers and poets at times sit at their desks, the musician, painter and dancer use studios and the actor tends to work on the stage. Yet, while all artists may present their work through different venues, it is a wonderful and uncommon…
