Archives - Alex Holly
Dandelion Day
Hippo Campus’ D-Day show was to “Ride or Die” for
Hippo Campus’ performance was a well-needed break from the craze of finals, and just as memorable as their name would suggest. Read More
othello
CT Watches: Othello
The University of Rochester Theatre Program takes on a modern interpretation of Shakespeare’s “Othello” and does an excellent job of capturing the intricacies of the renowned tragedy. Director Nigel Maister carefully explores the conversation of race that threads throughout “Othello.” While Othello holds a place of high power as a Venetian general, he is described […]
musical
ROC Players’ “Chicago” is Criminally Good
The rise to the spotlight is no easy journey, especially when you’ve got blood on your hands and a life sentence on your neck. Roxie Hart wasn’t exactly ready for what life as a newly convicted murderess would bring her, but with the city’s deceptive shine, was that life ready for her? Co-directed by juniors […]
Profiles
There’s always time for drag: Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune visit campus
Growing up, Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune didn’t expect to be drag queens. Femininity, and everything associated with it, was looked down upon — a form of self-expression reserved only for theater, school performances, and the imagination. Over the past few months, the pair have made their way to the UR campus to share […]
Album
Abby Sage’s “The Rot” digs deep into a new age of indie alt-pop
The Los Angeles-based artist has put out songs since 2021, giving her spin on alt-pop and adding emotional grit to the traditionally soft genre. Read More
declining
Declining Plan C: Livin’ La Vida Girl Math
When it comes to the excess of declining dollars each semester, the money just doesn’t feel real. Read More
black history month
MAG celebrates Black History Month, highlights community resources
In the cold of the February winter, the Memorial Art Gallery opened its doors to its Black History Month Celebration Day — a part of the museum’s Celebration Series of culture and identity. Over 15 artists and performance groups, many based in the Rochester area, shared with the community their lovely work, which ranged from […]
comedy
Winterfest Weekend with Rachel Sennott and Ziwe: serving comedy and class
Good comedy is hard to find, and notoriously even harder to find at Winterfest Weekend. Yet Rachel Sennott, Ziwe, and all-talented moderator Cat Crawford quickly disproved this, bringing sass, class, and show-stopping red tights to the Kodak Hall stage. While both comedians have risen to main-stage fame through their recent projects, Sennott and Ziwe aren’t […]
orchestra
Across the galaxy with RPO’s “The Planets”
The audience, in turn, leaves with awe, intrigue, and a heavier resonance with the distant planets that we find so familiar. Read More
Conde Nast
0.0/10: Was Pitchfork’s shift to a men’s magazine the best move?
As a journal, Pitchfork is the biggest fish in a slowly draining pond, and it is unclear what its decline will sink next. Read More