Culture

How to sound like a true Rochestarian 

I’ve spent my entire life in the Rochester area, and with that comes the knowledge of how to pronounce some Rochester-specific words. Read More

‘Pinocchio’ (2022): Disney wished on another wrong star

I cannot find any joy in this film, even as a guilty pleasure. I find nothing but pure unadulterated nihilism. Read More

Corey recommends ‘The Quarry’

The Quarry is not without flaw, but it’s exactly the kind of game I was hoping it would be, with gory effects and compelling characters. Read More

A rainy Labor Day at the Great New York State Fair

After a week in hot and sunny LA, a day filled with meat, dairy, and constant rain was exactly what I needed to remind myself of my Western New York roots. Read More

‘Elvis’: I Can’t Help Falling in Boredom With Him

The film spans the entire life of Elvis without ever asking the question: What new insight can I add to a life already as exceptional as his? Read More

“Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence” is worth looking like an idiot for 

There is no feeling like walking into a space that is beautiful in pictures, only to realize that cameras could never capture what you could see in person. Read More

‘Viva Las Vengeance’: Forgettable but fun

The album’s songs feel forgettable, but could become more impactful once Urie takes the album on tour.  Read More

D-Day has improved significantly since last year, students say

"Editors note: These articles were originally published on Tuesday April 26, 2022 in the last print edition of the spring 2022. Due to a technological issue these were not published online at the time." UR’s Springfest tradition, Dandelion Day, or better known by students as D-Day, has improved since last year, according to students.   Sophomore […]

‘First Kill’ deserved a second season

“First Kill” wasn’t canceled because it was bad. It was canceled because it was fun. Read More

Rivera’s ‘Marisol’ remains frighteningly relevant today 

Todd Theatre’s newest production, “Marisol” — which was as disturbing as it was disorienting — is not for the faint of heart. But while some moments were difficult to watch, the surrealist show was a worthwhile, deeply moving, and all-encompassing theatrical experience. Read More