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November Arts Desk Recommendations

  We at the Arts Desk love good media. This is the start of a more casual monthly piece to recommend the art that has been connecting with us. We hope you enjoy them as much as we have! Films “Harry...

"1989 (Taylor's Version)" album cover (Courtesy of Republic)

‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ is One of the Best Albums of the Year

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer October 31, 2023

  Taylor Swift is someone everyone knows, but does not necessarily have an opinion of. When her stuff came on the radio I would listen, but never actively put her music on. However, Swift has had...

Five Nights at Freddy's promotional poster (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

Horror Gets Lost in Translation in ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’

By Grier Abercrombie, Arts Writer October 31, 2023

  2023 has been quite the year for video game adaptations. Following "The Last of Us," "Super Mario Bros," "Dungeons and Dragons" and "The Witcher," Scott Cawthon’s "Five Nights At Freddy’s"...

"The Exorcist: Believer" Promotional Image (Courtesy of Universal)

‘The Exorcist: Believer’: No Need to Be a Franchise

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer October 31, 2023

  Even if you didn’t see any of the newest “Halloween” reboot trilogy, you probably heard how divisive it was amongst horror fans. “Halloween Kills” is one of the worst slasher movies...

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A Look at the Union’s Community Boards

By Josi Hinds, News Editor October 29, 2023

  Throughout the halls of the Union building community boards are filled with posters and information of all sorts. However, if you don’t have time to roam the Union and read everything posted...

(Courtesy of Parker Theater)

Edwin Drood is Dead, But Community Theater is Alive and Well

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer October 26, 2023

  The Parker Theatre on South State Street presents “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” to center stage Sept. 23-Oct. 28. The book of the same name is the final piece of literature written by Charles...

"Super Mario Bros. Wonder" (Courtesy of Nintendo of America)

‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’: A Delightful Return to 2D

By Luke Jackson October 25, 2023

  It’s been a big year for everyone’s favorite Italian plumber. Our friend Mario has been embodied by Chris Pratt on the silver screen of Hollywood to unprecedented success. He’s also taken...

(Courtesy of Insomniac Games)

‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2:’ An Epic Web-Slinging Adventure

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor October 24, 2023

  Insomniac’s “Spider-Man” was a smash success when PlayStation players first got their hands on it in 2018. It changed the landscape for superhero games. It upped expectations for developers...

"ONE MORE TIME" Album Cover (Courtesy of Columbia)

Blink-182 ‘ONE MORE TIME’ Shows Nothing Can Hold Them Back

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer October 24, 2023

  When most people hear "Blink-182" they either think of “All The Small Things,” “What’s My Age Again?” or  “I Miss You.” All of those songs came out before 2005. Not many people...

(Courtesy of Apple Original Films)

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’: Equally Engaging and Important

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor October 23, 2023

  Considered by many to be the greatest living film director, Martin Scorsese has returned to the big screen with his adaption of “Killers of the Flower Moon.” The original work is a non-fiction...