Archives - Aaron Schaffer
Humor
Eastman press release an interesing point
Before this week, sophomore Leo Larson and junior Anna Oliver were like all the other River Campus students. They waited in line at Starbucks, hung out with friends, went to their classes, and vegged out. However, this past weekend, they made a discovery that has shaken the entire UR community and will affect generations to […]
Humor
Investigation: Gym floor collapsed because of “that guy who’s always lifting”
An investigation by Goergen Athletic Center officials which concluded late last week. The official report states that the athletic center’s chronic damage – which included a collapsed floor that recently had to be repaired – was caused by “that one guy who’s always lifting”. According to the report published by the Athletic Center and signed […]
Culture
‘Timbuktu’ shows the raw truth
In April 2012, militants belonging to Ansar Dine (operating in Mali) seized Timbuktu, one of the most well-known cities in the country. The militants burned age-old shrines and other sites deemed “unholy,” and many of the city’s ancient manuscripts were threatened. The militants soon announced that they had implemented sharia law, and began cracking down […]
Culture
The return of ‘Twin Peaks’
This article was originally printed on 10-9-14. There is a fantastic video on YouTube entitled “Badalamenti Twin Peaks Love Theme” in which the composer, Angelo Badalamenti, explains how he composed the main theme to the surreal television drama “Twin Peaks.” Badalamenti explains how David Lynch was telling him about Laura Palmer and how he envisioned […]
Culture
Thom Yorke of Radiohead releases understated LP
This article was originally printed on 10-9-14. The actress Gwyneth Paltrow caused a minor stir earlier this year when she announced on her website, GOOP.com, that she and her husband, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, were “consciously uncoupling.” Conscious uncoupling is not just a method for celebrities to imply their quasi-self importance while retaining very little […]
Culture
‘Under The Skin’: A sick, haunting portrait of humanity
In 1964, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart contextualized the term “I know it when I see it” in the case Jacobellis v. Ohio, stating that when it came to works of obscene media, “I know it when I see it.” I’d argue that this phrase works just as well at identifying works of genius. There’s […]
Ed Observers
Information overload
Disclaimer: I am not a Luddite, per se. I use technology like everyone else, and to a great extent, I enjoy it. Also, I understand that this article is going to sound incredibly pretentious, so please bear with me. We indisputably live in the “information age.” One very visible irony of applying this label to […]
Humor
Entire Sophomore class gets locked out of housing
Dreams were shattered. Hopes were dashed. This week, thousands of students jockeyed for spots in the housing lottery. Random times were given to students to sign up for housing next year. Of course, there were “minor problems” (according to ResLife) with the lottery this year. Among other issues, the entire (rising) sophomore class was locked […]
Culture
‘Grand Budapest Hotel’: subtlety is beauty
All discussions of Wes Anderson or his films begin with a mention or discussion of his idiosyncratic style. Anderson’s films are known for their artistic qualities: the sets, the costumes, the props, the cinematography. What makes all of these qualities so appealing in Anderson’s films is that they support a personal dialogue between filmmaker and […]
Humor
‘Indie’ kid gets WRUR show
Otto Miyazo is "indie with an edge", and he's now got his own radio show. Read More
