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Hader brings insider television knowledge to UR
Actor, writer and comedian Bill Hader, most famous for his time on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL), came to Strong Auditorium on Saturday night to participate in a Q&A as the Winterfest Weekend comedian. Organized by Campus Activities Board (CAB), the event was largely advertised as featuring the “Winterfest Comedian Bill Hader.” Although this did not […]
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Superbowl commericals get heavy
I’m not sure what to think of the Super Bowl, whether it was the Seahawks’ fantastic catch followed by a quick interception by the Patriots guaranteeing a win, or the eerily sappy and dark commercials that were played in between each play. There was a dashing renewal of inspiring advertisements, but the dearth of actually […]
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Celebrating talent, UR style
On Friday, Jan. 30th, the Lower RA Staff of Susan B. Anthony Halls held its annual talent show, “UR’s Got Talent!” The show featured several student music performances, all of which received input from UR faculty and staff judges. This year, the judges were Dean of Students Matthew Burns, UR Brass Choir Director Josef Hanson […]
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Oscars regress in recent nominations
Each year, I have a love- hate relationship with Oscar nomination morninsg. While I am always excited about my favorite actors, writers and directors I love to see nominated, I always fear the outrageous snubs each year provides. In the former category, I am cheering on Rosamund Pike, Wes Anderson, J.K. Simmons and Emma Stone. […]
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McDonald performs at Eastman
There are some artists that attribute hard work and dedication to forming their extraordinary talents. Others put in the effort, but their natural talent seems to shine through. In the case of actress and singer Audra McDonald, with her record-breaking six Tonys, her extraordinary natural talent is very apparent. A native of Fresno, CA, she […]
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Black Mirror
In “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Red” asks fellow inmate Andy Duphresne why prison-break novel “The Count of Monte Cristo” is not shelved under “educational” in the prison’s library. It is with this same naivety that we should ask, “Why is Black Mirror not considered educational programming on television?” The show’s creator Charlie Brooker has called his […]
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CT Recommends: The music of Hans Zimmer
You hear the sound of the radio, and you enjoy a certain pleasure. You become enamored with the richness, or perhaps annoyed with the repetitive beats and pop culture nonsense. I appreciate it for what it is, but rarely do I ever feel as enamored as I do when I listen to film scores - […]
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“Foxcatcher:” A visualization of internal terror
Most movies follow a conventional three act structure. They start with introductions to characters and exposition, build to a climax and resolve this climax as the movie comes to a close. In Foxcatcher, Bennet Miller’s fantastic new film about Olympic wrestlers, all we really get is build. The film follows Mark and Dave Schultz, two […]
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An interview with Bill Hader
Bill Hader, most commonly known for the versatile roles he played on “Saturday Night Live,” has garnered increasing notoriety over the past few years. Hader plays many eccentric roles on Saturday night Live, including the flamboyant New York socialite Stefon and CNN commentator James Carville. Hader is also known for his roles in notable comedies […]
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Student Artists Speak: Abrar Shahriyar
Sophomore Abrar Shahriyrar holds a unique perspective as a UR musician. In his hometown of Bangladesh, Abrar was part of the country’s closely-knit metal culture. Abrar made waves with his band “Ace of Spades,” but the script didn’t stop when Abrar moved to America for college. As a student, Abrar is active in NJR and […]