Alyssa’s Best Dressed for Met Gala 2016

by Alyssa Rogers At this year’s annual Met Gala, I realized that the fashion was even more breathtaking than in years past. The Gala is an annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Each year there is a theme relating to the costume exhibition, with this year’s theme “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology.” The stars always wow with … Continue reading Alyssa’s Best Dressed for Met Gala 2016

The Basics: Surrealism

By Katherine Barton Surrealism is an avant-garde movement focusing on the potential of the unconscious mind. Many surrealist artworks break the barrier between dreams and reality. Sigmund Freud is called the father of psychoanalysis. He wrote The Interpretation of Dreams which analyzed the meaning of dreams and the unconscious mind. His works provided a basis for surrealism and was invaluable in the development of surrealism. … Continue reading The Basics: Surrealism

You should know about: Andy Warhol

By Katherine Barton Andrew Warhola was born in 1928 in Pennsylvania. He created some of the most recognizable and influential pop art during the 1960s. Pop art is when artists draw from advertising, celebrities, and popular culture in general. Andy Warhol used many types of media to create art; he was one of the first to create computer-generated art. He has also written many books … Continue reading You should know about: Andy Warhol

5 Summer Reading Books You Should Actually Read

By: Rachel Stewart It’s almost summer vacation, which means the freedom of no school, but it also means the beginnings of “summer reading.”  I know this makes most people groan. They don’t want to spend their time off school being forced to read for school, so many times they resort to Sparknotes.  I, being the future English major I am, always read my summer reading … Continue reading 5 Summer Reading Books You Should Actually Read

5 Upcoming Summer Movies

by Bridget Richard With the 2016 award season already completed, many people are looking forward for the season of summer blockbusters to begin. 1. Captain America: Civil War: The long-awaited film in the Captain America series is set to be released in North America on May 6. This will be the third installment in the series of Captain America movies, this time featuring the other … Continue reading 5 Upcoming Summer Movies

Movie Review: Zootopia

by Jaimie Franz “Zootopia” is a fun family movie around the premise of animals acting like humans would but still keeping primitive features to their species. The movie follows around a small, hopeful bunny making her dreams come true in a big world. It is rated PG and lasts 108 minutes. Released on March 4, Zootopia is still quite popular in theaters, having several showings a day. … Continue reading Movie Review: Zootopia

Ivy Park- New Athletic Clothing Line by Beyonce Knowles

By: Harmony Takhar Beyonce Knowles-Carter has been pretty busy lately, from her jaw-dropping performance at the 2016 Superbowl to her announcement of a new album to be released this year not to mention she’s a mother of a 4-year old girl, Blue Ivy, meaning she’s really putting in quite a bit of work. Somehow, among all the projects she’s working on, she was even able … Continue reading Ivy Park- New Athletic Clothing Line by Beyonce Knowles

Ariel is BACK

by Alyssa Rogers Calling all The Little Mermaid lovers, this June our favorite under the sea crew is coming back. John Stamos, Sarah Bareilles, Rebel Wilson, Darren Criss, Tituss Burgess and more join the cast for the production set to take place at the Hollywood Bowl. According to E!News the live show will include hits songs from the 1989 movie and the Broadway Musical. The cast … Continue reading Ariel is BACK

Radiohead

By Katherine Barton Radiohead began in 1985, producing rock music in England. They have sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and accrued 70 nominations and 18 awards including 3 Grammy Awards and an MTV Video Music Award. The members are Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Phil Selway, and Ed O’Brien. Their debut album “Pablo Honey” became a hit, especially with the single “Creep” … Continue reading Radiohead

April is National Poetry Month

by Bridget Richard April is National Poetry month, and with April having just started, many are excited to participate in all the aspects that this month has to offer. National Poetry Month is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, having been first established in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. Poets.org says that the aim in creating the official month was to “highlight the extraordinary legacy … Continue reading April is National Poetry Month