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Arts

Excellent acting in “The Imitation Game” makes up for contrast between content and message

January 12, 2015

The Imitation Game” is a biopic of Alan Turing that excels within the confines of its conventional mold. Ripe with the drama of World War II, this film is never boring and Turing’s personal struggles...

Five beauty tips guaranteed bring you back to school in style

By Katherine Ellis January 12, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the holidays over and nothing but long, sluggish winter months ahead, Spring Semester is likely a thorn in every returning student’s side. To ease the pain of...

Greta Lambert (Emily) and Seth Andrews Bridges (Thomas). Photo by Alexander Weisman

“Alabama Story” uses narrative to convey the magic of storytelling

January 12, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This past Friday audiences were treated to “Alabama Story,” which made its world premiere at Pioneer Theatre Company and cleverly told a story within a story...

Greta Lambert (Emily) and Seth Andrews Bridges (Thomas). Photo by Alexander Weisman

“Alabama Story” details forgotten piece of history

January 7, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] After ending the year with a flurry of big spectacle musicals like “One Man, Two Guvnors” and “Peter and the Starcatcher” Pioneer Theatre Company is ringing...

Best-selling novel "The Martian" skyrockets author Andy Weir to fame

Best-selling novel “The Martian” skyrockets author Andy Weir to fame

December 12, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If pop culture has taught us anything, it’s that America loves success stories. The idea that fame and fortune can happen to an everyday person is something that every...

Ballet Ensemble subtly, beautifully takes audience from classical to modern styles

December 12, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In the United States, ballet companies typically spend December performing “The Nutcracker,” a story of a little girl’s dream of a toy soldier coming to life....

Students, alumni remember former Actor Training Program head Kenneth Washington

Students, alumni remember former Actor Training Program head Kenneth Washington

December 12, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On Monday, Dec. 8, theatre department faculty, staff, alumni and students gathered to remember former head of the Actor Training Program, Kenneth Washington, who passed...

Pop culture has taken over politics

Pop culture has taken over politics

December 10, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] From the Kardashians to Beyoncé, we have an unavoidable fascination with celebrities and what takes place in their lives. Pop culture has become such an integral part...

- Conor Barry

Cat obsession rules the Internet

December 10, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Of all the things on the Internet, feline-related content makes up 15 percent of the total traffic. That may seem teensy, but in 2009, 13 percent of web traffic...

Miss Piggy: the ultimate fashion icon

Miss Piggy: the ultimate fashion icon

December 10, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It pains me to admit this, but the definitive characteristic of my personality is neither my impeccable taste in clothing nor my ability to brighten any sullen situation...