Arts Editor Jacob Schick recounts a few lessons he learned from going to the movie theater nine times over spring break.
Second Hand High: Reveling in the Irony of Songs about Drugs
Associate Arts editor Kaylie Ramirez discusses the coded lyrics and happy-go-lucky beats certain artists use to disguise their messages about drugs.
Oscar Snubs to Lego Studs
Editor Jack Goldman speaks about his frustration with the Animated Feature category of the Academy Awards in this inter-Heights guest column.
Assumptions on the Academy Awards
Arts Editor Jacob Schick makes educated guesses and predictions about the movies and actors who will win in four of the categories of the upcoming Academy Awards.
Like A Rolling Stone: Learning to Love the Bakersfield Sound
Assoc. Arts Editor Kaylie Ramirez reflects on The Rolling Stones’ Bakersfield inspired song that imbued her with respect for her hometown sound.
Dealin’ With the Devil
Arts Editor Jacob Schick describes his fascination with Robert Johnson, and the legend that he made a deal with the Devil at a Mississippi crossroads to play blues guitar.
An Ode to My Father, and All His Songs
Assistant Arts Editor Emily Himes talks about the love of music she has, and the way it was instilled by her father.
Covering the Classics
Arts Editor Jacob Schick talks about a few of his favorite covers and the originals that spawned them.
Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Declaws Original Lesbian Narrative
Arts editor Kaylie Ramirez breaks down the intersectional implications of Marvel’s decision to alter the sexuality of two lesbian characters for the silver screen adaptation of ‘Black Panther.’
The Height of Luxury
Shannon Kelly describes her life-changing experience at the luxurious and recently opened ShowPlace ICON movie theater in the Seaport district of Boston.