American history is rife with testaments to the vitriolic nature of political life. Though one might want to believe civility has taken hold, coy cartoons suggest otherwise.
Arts, Music
Putting Down the Pick, Yellowcard Exits With Grace in Final Album
The alt-rock giant closes up its shop after nineteen lucrative years, but this Yellowcard album brings much more to the table than the standard woes of a swan song.
On Campus, Arts
Mike Debus Paints with the Untapped Colors in Us All
In an compelling live painting session, Mike Debus powerfully demonstrates the intertwined nature of art and the expression of self.
Music, Arts
Passenger’s Latest Album is Broken as the Morning, Washed Up as the Sea
Painfully weak lyricism on ‘Young as the Morning, Old as the Sea’ marks a low point in Passenger’s career. Wearing out his tried and true formula, this may be Passengers final musical voyage.
Arts, On Campus
‘Cowspiracy’ Strips the Meat Industry Down to the Bone
Showing the dire effects of food consumption on our planet, ‘Cowspiracy’ attempts to bring scrutiny on the meat industry on different bioethical grounds
Off Campus, Music, Arts
Rough Cuts and New Works with Ryan Bradley
In a quest of self discovery and definition, BC musician Ryan Bradley seeks to continue to evolve amidst and from the music scene at Boston College.
Arts, Movies
Soulless Sequel ‘Blair Witch’ Left Wandering in the Woods
Bland characters and a rehashed story make for another entry into the horror drivel, forever vexing the realm of fear in ‘Blair Witch,’ sequel to the 1999 original.
Arts, Music
Heart Overrules the Head Leaving ‘Signs of Light’ Dim and Contrived
Light-hearted serenades about love can only propel a band so far. For The Head and the Heart, an unwillingness to invest in new creative avenues has its members drowning in a soupy mess of love and naivete.
Arts, Music
Wilco’s Ardent Album ‘Schmilco’ Dives into the Acoustic Front
Changing instrumentation and maintaining an air familiar with its fans, Wilco continues to be relevant as an adaptive band.
Arts, Music
The Frightnrs Stick to Their Voice in ‘Nothing More to Say’
Full of original compositions and soulful covers, ‘Nothing More to Say’ houses smooth and rough sounds alike, making for a unique and truly complete album by The Frightnrs.
