Even with absurd spectacle, the action genre features characters that get things done, which makes up for an oftentimes hollow plot.
Arts, Column, Music
Mysteries in Media Vol. 3: An “Evil Woman” in the “House of the Rising Sun”
This week’s Mysteries in Media examines the nature of evil and addiction in two songs.
Arts, Movies, Column
Nicknames: What’s In a Name?
Nicknames have stories tied to them that tell us so much about a person. In some ways, they are more representative of us than a given name possibly could.
Arts, Music, Movies, Column
Mysteries in Media Vol 2: Lobsters and Coconuts
This week’s Mysteries in Media focuses on the ending of ‘The Lobster’ and the meaning of ‘Coconut.’
Arts, Column
Testing the Limits of Entertainment Value
Even if a performance falls a bit flat, one can still appreciate the energy and spirit that created the show.
Arts, Music, Column
Mysteries in Media Vol. 1: Meat Loaf and Carly Simon
In the first volume of the Mysteries in Media series, Assoc. Editor Schick explores what Meat Loaf won’t do for love and who Carly Simon thinks is so vain.
Arts, Column
Embracing the Stigmatized Ways of the Nerd
It’s easy to stigmatize genres that one may not wholeheartedly embrace, but acknowledging our own nerd tendencies and accepting those of others would be better for everyone.
Arts, Music, Featured Column, Column
Music Drowning Out Our Thoughts
Though many enjoy listening to music for its ability to make dull situations more fun, it can also deaden our feelings to the world around us as we insulate ourselves in a soundtrack.
Arts, Television, Column
When ‘Buffy’ and Vampires Escape to the Real World
The power of fictional television to reveal personal attitudes certainly has a place in the minds of viewers of even the most fantastical programs.
Arts, On Campus, Column
Getting the Most Out of Showdown
Showdown is such a great unifying event on campus, but it could be so much better with a little tweaking and a few rational changes.
