Archive for the ‘Arts & Entertainment’ Category
George Steinmetz lecture delivers inspiration
On Tuesday, April 30, National Geographic photographer George Steinmetz gave a guest lecture on his life, his travels and his photography. The opening student speaker called Steinmetz “a pioneer, an inventor and an explorer” by way of introduction. Steinmetz began the lecture by talking about his inspiration for photographing the world. He first had the [...]
Garden Level moving forward
During Garden Level’s last concert of the year, the audience was able to catch a glimpse of the sentimental bonds members of the group have formed throughout the year, as bittersweet goodbye speeches and orange roses were exchanged on the stage. Another unique feature of this year’s Garden Level is their incorporation of beat boxing, [...]
Overlooking the Sound: “Capsule Gang Chill Hour”
This week: “Capsule Gang Chill Hour” with DJ Ugly Flax Butter, Thursdays from 9 to 10 p.m. For the last radio show review of the semester, I bring you a show by possibly one of the most recommended DJs on air this semester. Will Peil has two different shows and a vast knowledge of all [...]
Helpful hints on cooking halibut
We’ve reached the end of another delightful semester. Some parts were more delightful than others, but I hope you all had a least one delightful part, or that you are looking forward to something delightful during the summer. If you don’t have anything yet, I have something for you: Halibut with jalapeño cream. This recipe [...]
Robert Downey, Jr. delivers typical pith in Iron Man’s new installment Iron Man 3
As the trailers were playing before the movie, it became apparent how few leading male actors in Hollywood can carry a series like Robert Downey, Jr. Through a combination of casual directness and manic overconfidence, Downey, Jr. has become the protagonist in one of the highest grossing film series ever. Iron Man 3, staring Downey, [...]
Promising array of music festivals for summer
What gets college students to drop hundreds of dollars at a time year after year? What is worth the foot aches, port-a-potties, dehydration and being crammed amongst the incredible body odor of the unwashed masses? Despite high ticket prices, physical discomforts and outrageously expensive food, summer music festivals have been an undying tradition for American [...]
New film Pain and Gain earns its name
Pain and Gain, directed by Michael Bay and starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Mark Wahlberg, is a screwball comedy released April 25. In the understatement of the year, this movie is not for the faint of heart. Given that this may be the only film to look at the underbelly of bodybuilding in South [...]
Alder Arts Walk took patrons to the afterlife
The Alder Arts Walk legacy continues as students spent their Saturday walking from house to house and enjoying the themed activities inside. Students festively painted their faces in skull patterns and other demonic patterns. This all-day series of musical performances serves as an opportunity for students to enjoy interactive art exhibits and local music in [...]
Band Brass Bed brings both heavy and vulnerable sounds
Four-man rock group Brass Bed released their third full-length album on April 23, further establishing their well-deserved place on the indie rock scene. “A louder version of the Beatles” is how the band describes itself, playing around with pseudo-psychedelic rock themes but keeping it accessible enough for more conservative listeners. Their recent release, The Secret [...]
Overlooking the Sound: DJ Mike Villa’s “The Funk”
This week: “The Funk” with DJ Mike Villa, Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. In a word, the music chosen during this hour is “colorful.” Perhaps it was the sunny day, but even when dreary, “The Funk” will add some pizzazz. On an absolutely gorgeous Thursday afternoon, just when it was heating up for real, the airwaves [...]
