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Parking@UR by Marshall Hunter II
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Professor discusses novel thoughts
In elementary school, my favorite subject was creative writing. I wrote, published - otherwise known as stapling together the pages - and illustrated all my stories. I was positive that I wanted to be a writer when I grew up. Unfortunately, my lack of talent as a writer held me back and my great writing […]
The Nugget that Could by J. Sliwoski
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Variations on a Theme by David Lu
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Jarhead' fires shot at war film
"Jarhead" is slang for a United States Marine, drawing a connection between the closely shaven head of a Marine and an empty container. However, the film "Jarhead" does little to reinforce this connection, but instead tentatively explores a battered psyche through one Marine's experiences in basic training and the stagnation he felt in the First […]
Fun pop songs reign in 'Panic!' debut
There's no denying that the emo and pop-punk scenes have become inundated with bands trying to be the next big thing. While it's good to see such enthusiasm for music, it's frustrating that most of the new bands sound the same. The recent explosion of the so-called "alternative" scene resembles the boy band craze of […]
Festival awards filmmakers
The annual High Falls Film Festival returned to Rochester Nov. 9 through 13 to celebrate women filmmakers. In the event, works from women involved in all parts of the creation of film were celebrated - from cinematographers to stunt women. In its fifth year, the High Falls Film Festival mirrors the spirit of our city, […]
Ensemble brings Eastman into 21st century
Cellos and pianos collided with synthesizers and heavy feedback on Nov. 9, bringing the Eastman School of Music's musical innovation and its students into a realm of unexplored musical landscapes. The music startled the audience in Kilbourn Hall with rhythms and textures that varied from the techno-chaos of Radiohead and Sigur Ros, to the dark […]
Bob Stata remembered for talent
The air will bustle with bluesy rhythms and will resound with improvised harmonies at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Local and regional musicians will gather to play a free concert at Nazareth College Arts Center as a tribute to jazz bassist Bob Stata. This influential teacher, leader, musician, composer and friend to many was lost […]
Concert displays Caribbean culture
The full audience at Kilbourn Hall was treated to a special celebration of the warm sounds and lyrics of the Caribbean islands, while the cold and wet weather of Rochester continued outside of the building on Nov. 15. Presented by the National Council for the Traditional Arts and Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, the Masters of Caribbean […]