Culture
comic strips
Not Vanilla: A comical approach to expanding worldview
As a high-school underclassmen on the speech and debate team, I met a lot of older student deeply interested in geopolitical issues who prided themselves on being informed and having substantial opinions on the goings-on of the international world. One day, I was talking to one of those older students, and she introduced me to […]
A Cappella
Yellowjackets are fun, energetic in fall show
On Saturday, Nov. 17, the Yellowjackets showcased their lively performances of love songs supported by vibrant theatre effects. The visual effects characterized the exuberance of the show; emerging out of darkness into brightly-lit blue and yellow light beams, the Yellowjackets entered the stage facing loud cheers from the crowd. As the Yellowjackets continued their rendition […]
Axum
PASA celebrates African diversity through art
“Akaawaba,” the theme of Pan African Student Association’s (PASA) Fall Showcase, means welcome in Twi, a Ghanaian dialect. The audience was enthusiastically welcomed by PASA members, accompanied by colourful lights and African music. The showcase, held Saturday night, Nov. 18, opened to constant cheers from the audiences, which lasted all night. The momentum reached a […]
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Broadway Musicals
‘Where’s OBOC?’ a hit, despite mic trouble
On Friday night, Off Broadway On Campus presented “Where’s OBOC?,” a collection of vignettes and tracks from countless other stage shows, performed live in Strong Auditorium. I had never been to an OBOC show before — the only on-campus drama I’d seen at Rochester before was last year’s performance of “Accidental Death of an Anarchist” […]
The Sting
‘Sonic Highways’ gives weekly listening a chill delivery
“Sonic Highways,” the relaxed Wednesday show hosted by sophomores Celia Konowe and Adam Briggs, is one of the newest music programs on WRUR’s online radio station, “The Sting.” Before starting the show, and during on-air breaks, Konowe and Briggs banter and discuss classes, rehearsals, and music. Briggs jokes that his parents, listening in, can always […]
Araina Grande
Not Vanilla: Songs to cure your pre-winter anxiety
Well, reader, this week we have finally been plunged into the cold darkness of a Rochester winter. With the encroachment of winter comes many beauties. The image of snow falling is truly gorgeous, and few things are as satisfying as fresh, even snow laid out on every surface. But, still, I find I need new […]
Art and Music Library
‘Self Portrait’ outside A&M Library a discussion starter and painful reminder
A painting in the tunnels under Rush Rhees depicting three young boys urinating has sparked debate surrounding art and freedom of expression, as well as concerns about the trauma of sexual abuse. In senior Jackson Ding’s “Self Portrait” — which has been hanging across from the Art and Music Library since early in the semester […]
ADITI
An inclusive experience with South Asian cultures
Though the weather outside was chilly, the South Asian Expo on Saturday brought some much-needed warmth and support for a variety of South Asian cultures. The event took place under the national flags in the Hirst Lounge, stressing diversity in the UR community. The expo featured live performances, food, and informational booths. “Everyone passing by […]
Dance
Louvre explores dark territory with ‘rise.’
Louvre Performance Ensemble’s fall show, “rise.”, will feature dances depicting issues like addiction and abuse. That’s one reason it holds importance for senior Emily Trowbridge and junior Amanda Waugh. Performed at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, it will also be Trowbridge and Waugh’s last show as president […]
A Cappella
Ramblers welcome newcomers in “Day Off”
The line for tickets to the Midnight Ramblers’ fall show, “Midnight Rambler’s Day Off,” wound around the lobby of Strong auditorium — competition for the best seats in the house was fierce. T-shirts, stickers, CDs, and even Rambler pencils were being hawked at the door, as songs from past years blasted through the speakers and […]
