Category: Arts & Entertainment

  • Stan Lee became a hero in his own right, leaving a legacy

    Zeke Martin Contributing Writer Stanley Martin Lieber, better known as Stan Lee, the creator of the Avengers, the X-Men and Black Panther, passed away on Nov. 12.  Thousands have payed tribute to Lee in the wake of his passing, including Tokyo Comic Con, which unveiled a memorial to him at this year’s convention.  And at…

  • Wooster Bluegrass Jam plays for the community

    Holly Engel Staff Writer Since the early 1900s, bluegrass music, a mixture of country, folk, gospel and blues, has inspired musicians throughout the world with its unique rhythms and harmonies. So, it is no surprise that bluegrass has eventually woven its way into the Wooster community. Wooster Bluegrass Jam is an unchartered group of musicians…

  • Mumford and Sons struggle to find their own sound in “Delta”

    Waverly Hart Managing Editor Solidifying themselves in the alternative rock genre, Mumford and Sons released “Delta” on Nov. 16, marking their fourth studio LP. The 14-track album marks an even further departure from the traditional folk sound for which Mumford and Sons originally became famous.  Featuring the electric guitar and other synthetic sounds, the album…

  • Irish Dance club Blackbirds performs at Common Grounds

    Elena Morey A&E Editor Ever wondered what it would sound like if someone taught six Clydesdale horses how to beautifully tap dance to Christmas music?  Well, on Nov. 30., the Irish Step Club Blackbirds performed at Common Grounds.  They had their festive Christmas socks on and most had the Blackbirds shirt.  The music and the…

  • “Anastasia” is a fairy tale take on a significant piece of history

    Elena Morey A&E Editor “Anastasia,” the historical musical sensation that has become a Broadway hit, is slowly sweeping the nation.  Off-Broadway and currently on their national tour, the show has stirred some mixed reactions.  The show is set in two prominent countries in the early 1900s, Russia and France.  Act I focuses on Russia at…

  • The Scene: Summer Is A Vibe

    There are some songs that are just beautiful to listen to in a calm and tranquil space that will elevate your heart and soul. Then there are others that, combined with their music video, help aid in the song’s subliminal messages and subtle references of our changing society. Childish Gambino is the archetype of this…