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One Man Show: Thomas Alma

By Tashina Tappin Staff Writer From Oct. 23-28, the Student Art League (S.A.L) Gallery showcased the work of graduate art student, Thomas Alma. He uses painting as creative outlet and a way to escape the world into his imagination. Alma showed several of his paintings, most of them being some…

DIY Craft: Fall Tea Lights

By Tashina Tappin Staff Writer Materials: Glass containers or mason jars Real or artificial craft leaves Mod Podge ($1.49 at Michaels) or hot glue gun Sponge brush(optional) Rubbing alcohol First, make sure the outside of the jar is clean. Wipe it gently with rubbing alcohol to remove any grease or…

Postmortem: A Halloween Art Exhibition

By Tashina Tappin Staff Writer On Oct. 31 there will be a one-day pop-up art show hosted by recent MFA graduate Susan Kelly and current MFA graduate student Laura Sweeney. The Halloween-themed event will last from noon to 2 p.m. It will be held outside the fine arts building in…

Halloween Makeup Tutorial: Gash

By Myles Goldman Arts & Entertainment Assistant Editor Supplies needed: Procoloring “Bruise” $18.32 (Amazon) Mehron Synwax $10.56 for 1.5 oz (Amazon) Mehron coagulated blood gel $14.99 for 1o oz (Amazon) Plastic knife Rubbing alcohol Tweezers Makeup brush Cotton balls First, ensure your face is clean, dry and free of lotions…

Book Review: “Turtles All the Way Down”

By Angelique D’Alessandro Staff Writer “Turtles All the Way Down” is a newly-released fiction novel geared towards young adult audiences. The novel was written by John Green, author of the widely-known book “The Fault in Our Stars.”  In his first novel since 2012, Green illustrates another seemingly cliché teen storyline.…

A Visit to the Garden of Gourds

By Victoria Onorato Staff Writer Looking for a magical evening this Halloween? The RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns is a popular Halloween festivity with thousands of hand carved pumpkins at Old Westbury Gardens. The “Garden of Gourds” on Long Island has themed carved pumpkins on display for the community to…

Movie Review: Happy Death Day

By Victoria Onorato Staff Writer “Happy Death Day” is a horror movie that focuses on protagonist Tree Gelbman and her experience of reliving the day of her death repeatedly. She must relive the same day until she uncovers the identity of her murderer. However, regardless if she changes her location…

Art This Week

Compiled by Ashley Bowden Arts & Entertainment Editor Oct 24 – Oct. 28 S.A.L gallery presents alumnus Thomas Alma. Reception Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 The Tilles Center presents TV personalities Brad Garrett and Rita Rudner. Get set for a night full of laughs with the…

Published Writers Host Poetry Reading

By Ashley Bowden Arts & Entertainment Editor On Oct. 11, a poetry reading led by poets Matt Pasca and Terri Muuss was held in the Great Hall. Both writers have published compilations of original poetry and are educators; Muuss works as a life coach, motivational speaker, social worker, director, and…