Culture
Awards Predictions
2026 Oscars Preview: Who will win, who should win, and who already has won
The 98th Academy Awards are still over a month away, but the nominations have already indicated several promising signs for the future of Hollywood. Read More
"Don't Be Dumb"
“Don’t Be Dumb”: A$AP Rocky’s new album marks a new era of his life
“Don’t Be Dumb” certainly pushes the boundaries of both A$AP Rocky’s previous experimental discography and videography. Read More
books
The second story of fantasy worlds
Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” is among the most famous examples of a secondary world, with Tolkien himself having coined the term. But beyond providing a backdrop for his books, Tolkien’s vast library of encyclopedic appendices presents a continuous narrative of Middle Earth’s fictional history. Read More
2025
UR Favorite Music of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s well time to honor the abundance of musical works that have come out this year. From albums to singles to soundtracks and more, this calendar year has welcomed some innovative, catchy, and profound pieces, many of which striking the hearts and ears of our campus community. Thus, the […]
gender
TOOP’s Lysistrata: Amusing and abstinent
The motivation for TOOP’s production is the opposite of the traditional gender roles the plot reifies. It is a painting of contradictions. Read More
Faculty
“Dirty Laundry” airs the private, the political, and the deeply human
“Dirty Laundry” highlights what artists choose to carry with them. Family histories, discarded objects, ecosystems in miniature, political trauma, private acts of care and the fleeting details of daily life all appear in forms that are at once personal and universal. Read More
Christmas
‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ lacks any ounce of holiday spirit
Perhaps if this movie had good music or better dialogue it would be slightly enjoyable, but the real culprit was the exceedingly cliche plot lines, uninspired characters, and the overwhelming lack of Christmas authenticity. Read More
Cafe
Starbucks’ secret holiday menu
Tired of the same old drink? Try some barista approved new recipes that are unofficially on the menu. Read More
Album Review
“EUSEXUA Afterglow” burns bright
“Afterglow” was meant to be a deluxe version of the original “EUSEXUA,” but instead took on a life of its own, running away into a drug-fuelled night filled with grimy DJs and hallucinations from one too many bumps. Read More
Film Score
“Jaws in Concert” was a Splash
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra played the score of the film live, while the movie itself was projected above the musicians. It was a beautiful performance and an affectionate tribute to such a famous film. Read More
