
Will Leve
Culture Editor
Class of 2022
Will Leve is a junior majoring in Psychology and English Literature from Rochester, New York. He is currently a Culture Editor for the Campus Times with Olivia Alger. On campus, he is also involved with the student radio, WRUR.
Eastman
A brief introduction to the yangqin
It was fascinating to learn about the yangqin and a joy to watch Wenzhuo perform on it from the comfort of my home this past Sunday.
UR Joking
Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’ clearly needs more slow motion
When I found out 10% of the film was in slow motion, I thought to myself, “Come on Zack, what the fuck? Why not make an hour of it in slow motion?"
running
The lessons I learned from running up that hill
It helped me wrap my head around difficult times, and the inevitable relief that usually waits just around the corner.
Starbucks
Chatting with Starbucks’ very own Ms. Mona
As synonymous as Starbucks is with a few warm, momentary reprieves from stress of our day-to-day grind, so is its manager Romona Gray — or just Mona for short. You’ve probably told her your order before, or if you’re a regular, she knew it as soon as she recognized your face. And when Mona’s not at the register taking drink orders or training new employees, she’s chatting and sharing a laugh with students.
Culture
2020 has shown me that misery does not love company
Sometimes I convince myself that I’m starting to find my place, that I might finally end up like those happy characters on sitcoms I aspired to when I was little, but it always comes crashing down.
gamers
My first weekend with PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 is an awesome piece of tech with great games, and my first weekend with the thing was honestly unforgettable.
Music
‘Pet Sounds’ is a testament to the vulnerability of growing up
The record is a monument to the hardships of growing up, and transforms the momentary pain of life into something permanent and sublime: a monument to our collective experience.
Art
We’re closer than you think: Mizin Shin’s ‘Small World Network Model’
The piece does a wonderfully minimalist job at representing how our social and economic systems seem to function.
Music
Changing things up: PASApella is still singing in the face of COVID-19
The creativity and effort the group has shown this fall in pursuit of their passion for a cappella is nothing short of admirable.
Video game
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is a reminder of what makes video games fun
As a total package, the game makes a successful argument for “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’s” relevance in 2020, and acts as a reminder that great game design ages like fine wine.