Culture

After Hours victorious, advances to semi finals

After Hours a capella group took first place in the quarter finals and will advance to the finals at the end of March. Read More

Nick Offerman offers genuine advice with comedy, life, music

Nick Offerman, star of "Parks and Recreation," delighted audiences at his UR performance with a novel blend of jokes and anecdotes. Read More

Oscar Talk: Amour (2012)

Though tedious at times, “Amour” is what drama should be: profound, creative, raw, and incredibly well done. Read More

Oscar Talk: Django Unchained (2012)

Quentin Tarantino lives to rock the boat. Watch out, he nearly tips the damn thing over with “Django Unchained." Read More

Dancers sweep away Strong, battle for title of top step team

Dancers sweep away Strong in stepping battle. Read More

UR trumps TV Idol

UR Idol, held in the May Room on Feb. 1, was an excellent combination of talented musicians and humorous commentary. The event featured 10 student performances  and a judging panel that included Dean of Students Matthew Burns, the “Madonna of Danforth” Dawn Marshall-Hosier, and Manager of Music Performance Programs Josef Hanson. Sponsored by the lower […]

Eastman production of “Orlando” sells out

The Eastman School of Music’s winter opera, “Orlando” by George Fredric Handel, was a hit, with last weekend’s showings at the Eastman Opera Studio sold out days beforehand. Read More

Transnational art display encourages cultural comparison

The newest exhibit at the Hartnett Art Gallery is definitely not one to be missed. Christopher Troutman’s series titled “Watching: U.S. and Japan,” is impressive as well as thought-provoking. The black-and-white sketches created with charcoal, ink, and gesso paint depict scenes from both Japan and the United States side-by-side, giving the viewer a close look […]

Oscar Talk: ‘Argo’ (2012)

Ben Affleck’s third and arguably best film is a full-blooded thriller, expertly directed and deftly scripted, making it  one of the most exciting pictures I’ve seen in recent years.  It generates spectacular surges of tension by hinging the gravity of the central dilemma on an absurd solution.  Six American diplomatic personnel are forced to hide […]

Oscar Talk: “Les Misérables” (2012)

“Les Misérables,” based on the popular stage show adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel, is a bold and grand film that holds its own among this year’s Best Picture nominees with the raw performances of its star-studded cast. The opening scene sets up the film beautifully, introducing the sheer dramatic force of the rest of the […]