Arts & Culture

How where you live can be where you thrive  On a normal day, I would awaken and immediately begin thinking about what I wanted to wear for the next eight hours or so. Who did I want to be today? It should be nice out; I could finally break out those new loafers I’ve been […]

Looking back, Emmy-winning “Glee” was more problematic than progressive When the comedy-drama musical television series “Glee” first aired in 2009, it was praised for its humor, cast and diversity. It is a coming-of-age story about outcasts in high school following their dreams and finding their places in the world. The series was unique and, while […]

Confidence that’s changing the pop game  The disco alpha female Dua Lipa early-released her second studio album, “Future Nostalgia” on March 27. From the moment of its release, many people, including myself, had a dance party of one in their bedrooms, ushering in a new reign of pop excellence with disco-synth sounds framing explicit, unrestricted […]

The Arts Desks’ weekly picks for movies, books, music and television shows. Book: “The Second Machine Age” by Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee I read this book almost two years ago in a class focused on contemporary trends in technology and how it relates to society, particularly the future of work. This is in an […]

The Obamas’ latest documentary sheds light on an underrecognized civil right’s issue  On March 25, Michelle and Barack Obama’s production company Higher Ground Productions released its latest documentary on Netflix. “Crip Camp” focuses on the foundations of the disabilities rights movement and a summer camp where many of its activists got their start. “Crip Camp” was […]

The influence of influential parents Nepotism is nothing new in Hollywood. In fact, it’s rather common knowledge that it’s nearly impossible to break into the industry without connections. With practically every good role going to someone with a recognizable last name or a producer parent, why is nepotism in the entertainment industry not talked about […]

French films, zombies and Burton, oh my! With a little extra time on our hands, this may be one of the only quarters where watching a movie as a small distraction is completely acceptable. The list below includes four professors’ favorite movies. Although we may not be physically with them during lecture, we can be […]

Suggestions on how to approach this slow-paced new way of life amid COVID-19 We prepare for earthquakes, gas leaks and even heartbreak — who knew that for some of us, the most unexpected disaster was boredom? The pandemic of COVID-19 has altered our lives. Sure, an incurable, potentially fatal virus has struck the entirety of […]

The Arts Desks’ weekly picks for movies, books, music and television shows Book (ish): “Cat Person” by Kristen Roupenian This short story quickly gained popularity after being published in The New Yorker in 2017, landing Roupenian a well-deserved book deal. The story depicts a young woman hesitantly entering a relationship with an older man and […]

From Reznor and Ross to Zimmer Cinema is a sentimental itch. It’s the lasting tug when you leave the theater that forces you to take an extra couple moments out of your day to reflect. An invaluable asset in cultivating this pull is the score of the film, which, when done right, mimics the emotional […]

Glover’s most recent album is filled with honest, beautiful, self-assured self-doubt  For years, Donald Glover, the singer, rapper, actor and altogether wildly gifted artistic creator, has hinted at plans to retire “Childish Gambino,” the musical stage name under which he performs.  As a long-time fan, I can sympathize with Glover’s desire to separate from his […]

Remote work is all the rage I’m sorry to bring it up again, but as I’m sure you know, the COVID-19 outbreak has done a number on the economy — and it’s a negative number. Many have been laid off, and the stimulus package doesn’t seem to be compensating adequately, if at all (but that’s […]