White noise, candy and ‘Truisms’: A walk through “Body Matters”
Professions go in and out of vogue as quickly as skirt lengths. These days, being a curator is all the rage. Step into Taylor Hall and one will surely find…
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Stevie Nicks’ solo concert was from my “Dreams”
As the lights dimmed on a humid May evening in Orlando, Florida, thousands of eager fans gathered in anticipation. Stevie Nicks was about to take the stage. The former Fleetwood…
‘Bottoms’ tops other teen comedies
On Aug. 5, my friend and I found ourselves at the AMC Boston Common once again; we had Barbenheimered at that very place just two weeks prior. But on this…
Analyzing the summer of ‘Barbenheimer’
This summer, blockbuster films “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” took the world by storm by sharing a release date, and thus participating in a dual marketing campaign that consumers took it upon…
Students travel to NYC for Ezoo music festival
Many music enthusiasts will tell you there’s nothing quite like seeing your favorite artist perform live. Last weekend, roughly 88,000 Electronic Dance Music (EDM) fans from across the country gathered…
Arts editors pick their favorite recent releases
Jesse’s pick: “Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war))” by Jaimie Branch The untimely and tragic death of trumpeter Jaimie Branch in 2022 at age 39…
‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ undermines solidarity
Internet virality functions on an immense scale. Videos, photographs, memes, songs and more can be thrust into the spotlight with little financial backing, powered by users sharing and viewing content…
Arts and commerce fuse at Hudson Yards’ Sonic Sphere
New York’s Hudson Yards, an upscale mixed-use complex seated within West Manhattan’s High Line dockside, has a storied history. Once an industrial hub home to railway and meatpacking operations, the…
Student presents work at Young Choreographer’s Festival
On June 23, Vassar’s own Camryn Spero ’24 presented her work, “Juncture,” at the Young Choreographer’s Festival (YCF) at Symphony Space in New York City. The festival, now in its…
“One Piece” live action finds unexpected success
Anime is the latest phenomenon parading the U.S. media market, with “One Piece” being the quintessential watch. With over 500 million manga copies sold, and over 1,000 television episodes premiered…