Emily English
Class of 2027
Emily English is the Culture Editor who reads, writes, and listens to music in her free time. When she writes articles she tends to lean towards Rochester-based music scenes, and revisiting older music and movie releases.
Bug Jar
Pennsylvania band feeble little horse comes upstate
Despite their fickle instruments, they still put on a show, and the crowd followed the energy by pushing, shoving, and dancing around the venue. Read More
Apple Music
The best streaming service is…
Many will say Spotify; some Apple Music; if you hang out with middle-aged mothers, some might Pandora — but what is the definitive answer? Read More
Album Review
Car Seat Headrest 10 Year Review: “How to Leave Town”
Going back and relistening to “How to Leave Town” proves the wide-ranging sound they have and how well their concepts come to fruition. Read More
Album
Miranda Lambert did not die in 2009: “Postcards From Texas” expands her repertoire
If you are seeking an album to join the country wave, “Postcards From Texas” is a great way to start. Read More
Pop culture
Cultural rehash: looking back on (pop) culture moments from this summer
Since May, we’ve had a gold mine of cultural moments that have taken the Internet by storm. 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 […]
imagination
Ineffable experience of music
The feeling music brings me is palpable, providing a meaning through sound to otherwise inexpressible emotions. Read More
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 […]
Classical
Going to Eastman symphony after a long day
After a long day of classes, reading, and writing, my friends and I decided to take advantage of the opportunities Rochester has to offer and went to the recurring Symphony at Eastman off the cuff. For Eastman students, it’s not just an off-the-cuff opportunity, though; it’s an assignment, an opportunity to showcase the talents they […]
