Culture

Liv on the Edge: Valentine’s Day, existential dread, and some fortune telling

I’m going to exert what little control I have over my existence by telling my friends and loved ones that I care for them on a day as arbitrary as Valentine’s Day.  Read More

Malcolm and Marie: not quite Oscar-worthy

I went into “Malcolm and Marie” with excitement, but at the half-way mark, I just wanted Malcolm and Marie to go to bed. Read More

‘Pop’ping into the mind of Andy Warhol

Placing emphasis on commerce and celebrities, his art magnifies the beauty of commonplace, widely consumed popular culture Read More

UR Helped: Tackling Two Questions from UR Confessions

Welcome to the CT’s latest advice column, UR Helped, from two sagely seniors who want to share their wisdom with the world. Read More

20-minute albums: creativity concentrated or a capitalist cash-grab?

Is the trend of shorter albums an artistic triumph or despair? Read More

Liv on the Edge: Bob Ross and the bittersweet reality of mistakes

I like to think that Bob Ross had it right when he said, “There are no mistakes. Only happy accidents.” Read More

Liv on the Edge: Classic girls

Why should a beautiful, talented, and educated woman be confined in the home? Read More

Watch “The Martian” before your finals

With the looming storm about to break on our metaphorical beach, I would like to share a tradition that I have started with myself, that might help you: I watch “The Martian” before finals.  Read More

Sick song recommendations to supplement your finals study sesh

To help you through the upcoming trials and tribulations , I have compiled some playlist ideas, separated by field of study. Read More

Artist Talks: UR Studio Art Seniors

Last Wednesday, UR’s 15 Studio Arts seniors gave a virtual talk discussing their past and present artworks and senior theses. As a sophomore studio art major, it was inspiring to see how the artists’ works have evolved over the course of their studies, and they encouraged me to think more about the direction of my […]