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Harry Potter Part 1: The beginning of the end
On Nov. 19, at one minute after midnight, thousands of eager teenagers crowded movie theaters across the country, an uncommonly high percentage of them wearing robes and carrying wands. After hours of waiting, cheers erupted through the dimmed theaters; screens flickered to life as the camera swooped over the familiar street of Privet Drive. The…
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Local band Tape-Toons features classic grunge style
Tape-Toons, a Seville, Ohio band, hails from the Cuyahoga River area. Comprised of lead singer and guitarist Andrew Bittaker, bassist Allen Bittaker and drummer Dylan Gomez, the band draws from the grunge, delta blues and shoegaze movements. The group resists the “band” label, describing themselves as a combination of “noise, feedback, busted cymbals and three…
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Fall dance concert successfully showcased student work
On Nov. 19 and 20, The College of Wooster Dance Company performed Stage Door: Fall Dance Concert at Freelander Theater. Over 30 Wooster students came together to create an interesting window into contemporary dance and the artistic passion that comes with it.
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Dance company’s fall showcase opens Friday
This coming weekend, The College of Wooster Dance Company will put on its annual fall performance. The dance pieces follow a contemporary trend and explore themes of time, space and movement. The concert is looking to highlight not only the dancers and choreographers from its company, but also student lighting design and the space in…
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Film speaks to courage in action
The word “courage” can be used in many forms, such as a counterpart for the word strength, bravery or fortitude. It could mean having the inner strength to go against the crowd or to shed some light on something commonly looked down upon in modern societies. Though there are many uses and functions of the…
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“For Colored Girls” evokes powerful stories
The most popular kind of films that Americans love to experience in theaters usually include comedic romp-fests such as “The Hangover” or action-adventure films that continue to further push the boundaries of visual effects and camera tricks, like “Avatar.” Many forget, though, that filmmaking is an art form and a platform that can expose the…
