Culture
iZone
Santa Claus lambaste among absurd pitches at iZone’s ‘Business Karaoke’
At “Business Karaoke,” 10 people volunteered to present slideshows they had never seen before. The event, held Friday in the Welles-Brown Room, was co-sponsored by Drama House and iZone. “We’re just basically going to have some fun with presenting and feeling okay public speaking and seeing how well people can bullshit,” sophomore Deniz Cengiz, an […]
alien invasion
‘Homeworld’ puts the avant-garde in iZone
The story of an alien crash site and a subsequent murder mystery through sculpture, video art, and a conspiracy theory. Read More
creative arts
Corning Museum: A paradise of glass
Standing outside of the museum for the first time can be overwhelming. It’s huge. The inside of the museum offers quite the opposite feeling: an atmosphere both relaxing and awe-inspiring. Read More
dogs
Not Vanilla: Jenna Marbles
Alright, reader. It’s time. It’s time for me to admit my maybe outdated slight obsession with Jenna Marbles. Maybe you’re wondering if I’ve time traveled from 2007 (I mean, she is 2007 hot), but no, reader. I’ve been watching Jenna Marbles for the better part of the last ten years. She is a venerated figure […]
Karaoke
International Karaoke: Cultural performance night
The winner took home $15 in URos and a plastic toy microphone at the end of International Karaoke Night on Saturday. The Language Center filled up steadily throughout the two-hour show. “I’ve hosted this four or five times, but we’ve had the event since 2015,” said sophomore Kinga Flaga, one of the two hosts. “It’s […]
anime
Is My Hero Academia the Japanese Marvel?
Perhaps the most well-known superhero franchise is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The influences of the American superhero culture have spread around the world and inspired many new productions. While the rage of MCU mania continues to boom, “My Hero Academia” is a rising star that provides a breath of fresh air to the superhero genre. […]
Indie
Emperor X is absurdly authentic
Kick back with a tall boy and jam along with the most esoteric Canadian former physics teacher to grace the 21st century lo-fi indie folk punk scene. Read More
China Nite
China Nite: CSA’s annual New Year celebration
Chinese music, dance, and theater — both traditional and contemporary — came to Strong Auditorium during China Nite, sponsored by the Chinese Student Association, on Friday. “Lunar New Year is a time for family reunion,” one of the four hosts announced. “Although most of us aren’t able to be with our families tonight, [...] we […]
frat party
ADP’s Ice Age, reviewed
UR fraternity Alpha Delta Phi held a party named after Ice Age on Saturday night. I attended it with my fraught adult body. Read More
Feminism
Unity and inclusion embraced in ‘Me Too Monologues’
This Saturday evening, instead of their usual annual performance of “The Vagina Monologues,” College Feminists presented “Me Too Monologues,” a play composed entirely of student submissions, emphasizing inclusion. The play is only nominally related to the #MeToo movement — the title refers to the inclusion of all communities. According to senior Margaret Bentley, who co-coordinated […]
