Justin Trombly '18
Senior Staff
american politics
Rise of the far right in the U.K. and the U.S., as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant
Until this year, the U.K. was under the center-right rule of its Conservative Party for the past 14 years. The American Republican Party is more socially right and populist than the Conservative Party, especially under Trump’s leadership.
democracy
The Blue Tsunami of November 2025, as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant
The American people are saying ‘no’ to the hateful, right wing sentiments that have been pervading the country since Trump’s 2016 win.
acting
Captivating performances couldn’t save the lack of originality in “Bugonia”
I had hoped that Lanthimos would make more substantial changes than swapping the gender of the central character and adding a dramatic musical score to make this story his own. Over its two-hour runtime, this thrilling comedy dabbles in the world of conspiracy theories, aliens, and human existence, but fails to leave a lasting impact.
