BY SOPHIA STRAUSSSTAFF WRITER The sculpture gallery hosted the art of Emily Schmitz, first year MFA in fine art, from Monday, Feb. 17 to Friday, Feb. 21. Schmitz titled her exhibition, “Embrace,” to encourage viewers to imagine warmth and hugs. The artist said she felt as though when a person…
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BY ALEXANDRA FERRAGAMOSTAFF WRITER For any students looking for a place to indulge in a hands-on way to relax, experience a new art form, unleash creativity, or get rid of anxious energy, the ceramics studio is open to all students interested in creating a piece of their own. The studio…
BY ANISHA JINTOORKARSTAFF WRITER The Post Theatre Company (PTC) will stage their production of William Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure,” a play addressing issues prevalent in today’s society with a darkly comedic twist. The story is set in the city of Vienna where citizens live within a patriarchy structure. When Duke…
BY HAYLEY COHENSTAFF WRITER Documentaries about serial killers have been growing in popularity amongst students, and Netflix’s “Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez,” is no exception. The documentary premiered on Jan. 15, and describes the life of late Aaron Hernandez, football player and convicted murderer. Hernandez played as a…
BY ALEXANDRA FERRAGAMOSTAFF WRITER Students can anticipate a rare occurrence from the Post Theatre Company. “The World Goes Round” is a musical revue wherein musical theatre students will perform songs by composer John Kander, and lyricist Fred Ebb. “The show is a musical revue of Kander and Ebb music which…
BY SOPHIA STRAUSSSTAFF WRITER The sculpture gallery hosted the art of Lucia Terry, a senior art therapy major, at a reception on Wednesday, Feb.12. The walls were decorated in colorful works of art by the artist as part of an exhibition called “State of Mind.” The exhibit showcased paintings and…
BY THOMAS OKIN STAFF WRITER The sculpture gallery housed the Juried art exhibition from Feb. 4-9. Undergraduate and graduate students were welcome to submit their artwork to the show, with no maximum number of pieces they can select for entry. “We usually ask our visiting MFA professors to be the…
BY JILLIAN MEHTA ASST. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR The retail company Express announced they were downsizing stores when CEO Tim Baxter released a statement on Jan. 22 . Along with CEO David Simmon’s declaration of Forever 21’s bankruptcy on Dec. 11, students might witness these two examples of fast fashion’s…
BY ALEXANDRA FERRAGAMO STAFF WRITER Students might be familiar with the Grimm Brothers’ tale of “Hansel and Gretel,” alongwith the characters of a cruel witch and the two children she stuffs with sweets in preparation for consuming them. Having arrived at the Showcase Cinema de Lux on Feb. 4 to…
BY SHANNON MILLER CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The 92nd Academy Awards (The Oscars) aired Sunday, Feb. 9, and it surprised viewers with historical and record-breaking moments. Although the hostless ceremony received its lowest viewership in history, it consisted of memorable highlights which gave the show an underlying message of unity. Known to some…