Exploring the revered works and life of mystic John of the Cross, finding that prose is one medium through which one may established a more resilient relation to the divine.
Arts, Music
VHS Visuals Bring ‘A Little Uncanny’ to a Powerful Emotional Center
Using visuals many viewers will recognize, Conor Oberst is able to connect his viewers to his lyrics more effectively through this coupled media.
Arts, On Campus
Everyone Should Know ‘What Every Girl Should Know’
‘What Every Girl Should Know’ explores the modern struggle of women through the lens of a 1914 Catholic Reformatory
Music, Arts
Real Estate, Ray Davies, and Father John Misty in Singles This Week
Father John Misty pines for sounds of a forgotten era in “Pure Comedy,” Real Estate chills out and relaxes in “Darling,” and Ray Davies crafts a song about classic Americana in “Poetry.”
Arts, On Campus, Featured Story
‘The Misanthrope’ Plays With Gender Parity in Fiery Performance
Inverting gender roles in the Molière’s original ‘Le Misanthrope ou l’Atrabilaire amoureux’ play, the theater department finds a way to make the pointed inversion speak to power dynamics and relationships in today’s age.
Arts, Music
Bittersweet, Dyanmic Vocals Makes ‘Eternally Even’ One of Jim James’s Most Powerful Albums
Captured within Jim James’ soulful lyrics is a man trying to keep a level head in face of adversity from internal and external forces. The title of the album, ‘Eternally Even’ rings very true.
Arts, On Campus
Revolutionary Work of Irish Women Honored in Burns Library
The revolutionary work of Irish women during the turbulent history of Ireland helped lay the foundation for progress in the important island nation.
Arts, Music
Pretenders Bring Back Rock at the Right Time in ‘Alone’
Though the greatest time in rock history may have past, Pretenders make an effort to bring it back in the electrifying tenth studio album ‘Alone.’
Arts, Music
Bon Iver Divorces from Tired Indie Trope in ’22, a Million’
In an album full of experimentation, and more innovation, Bon Iver’s ’22, a Million’ is undoubtedly ambitious, but exceeds expectations as the group reinvents its image and sound.
Arts, Music
Dirty Projectors, GoldLink, and Hamilton Leithauser This Week in Singles
Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam rock out “1000 Times,” the Dirty Projectors “Keep [Their] Name,” and GoldLink proves it has a “Rough Soul” this week in singles.
