Culture
Broadway
ToddX brings tales of Meat Loaf, nudity, and more
From Buzzfeed to Broadway lighting, the first ever ToddX brought an array of alumni from the entertainment industry to Todd Union in a rapid-fire 24-hour showcase of discussions, workshops, and masterclasses. Organized by Nigel Maister, Artistic Director of the UR International Theater Program, ToddX kicked off with a panel discussion featuring five of the speakers. […]
hip hop
Indulgence underdogs come out on top
After practicing 18 hours in a week and staying up till 2 a.m. to perfect formations the night before, the day of Indulgence’s spring show had arrived. The costumes, lighting, and guest performers were ready. Indulgence — even if its dancers didn’t feel like it — was ready. The show’s theme was the movie […]
American south
ROC Players’ ‘Bright Star,’ syrupy sweet and hard to resist
If you had described the ROC Players’ performance of the bluegrass musical “Bright Star” to me, I would have hated it just by listening to you. “It’s nostalgic, folksy, feel-good, and sweet,” you’d say. I’d say it sounds like it’s hollow, simplistic, and dumb. “It’s old-timey and fun, and it’s got Southern charm,” you’d say. […]
fun & games
Reliving childhood playtime at the Strong Museum
Until Friday, I’d never been to the Strong National Museum of Play, and I’m a senior. I went for College Night, which is composed for college students to enjoy. As I walked to the museum I wondered why I was doing this. That changed when I got there — just circling around the perimeter revealed […]
red carpet
Not Vanilla: Award show season standouts
Well, reader, we’re finally done with awards season. I have mixed emotions about this. I’m glad I’ll stop being constantly deluged with press releases containing the same stories about the same six movies. But I’m sad that the time of semi-mandatory spiffily dressed celebrity appearances is over. I wanted to go over some of the […]
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 […]