Women’s struggles and sacrifices to survive in “Troilus and Cressida” have a particular resonance with modern life, Rob Clare said. “Troilus and Cressida,” originally published around 1609, is based on the Trojan War and the gender constructs of the time, ranging from the objectification of women to toxic masculinity. Read more...
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February 18, 11:22 pm
Play revival directed by alum dissects toxic masculinity through abstract characters
Carl Weintraub, Matt Curtin and Jordan Morgan star in a revival of the play “The Unseen Hand,” which cowboys, aliens and high school teens who attempt to free a futuristic alien race from slavery. Alumnus Curtin said the play explores the concept of toxic masculinity. (Courtesy of Enci Box)
By Alyson Kong
Nineteenth-century cowboys, futuristic aliens and high school teens take center stage against the pervasive violence of toxic masculinity. Alumnus Darrell Larson is directing a revival of the 1969 play “The Unseen Hand,” and he said he hopes to revitalize its eccentric humor and commentary for a modern audience.
Arts, Music
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February 20, 9:13 pm
Headliners: Michael Palermo strums his way into the music industry with a ukulele
Michael Palermo blends R&B, pop and jazz on the strings of his ukulele. The second-year environmental science student said he kick-started his music career in the summer of 2019 when he took a music industry class which introduced him to songwriting. Read more...
Arts, Lifestyle
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February 19, 10:22 pm
Student publishes book exploring influence of law clerks on US judicial system
Madison Elder said her book examines the puppeteers of the judicial system. The second-year German and history student wrote “Beside the Nine: The Supreme Court through the Eyes of its Law Clerks” and published it Dec. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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February 19, 10:18 pm
Event provides new perspectives on US history through independent films
John Sayles said his independent films offer a worthwhile window into the past – even four decades after his first film in 1979. Sayles began his career as an independent filmmaker with “Return of the Secaucus Seven,” and he said the feature films that followed all touch on some aspect of American life. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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February 19, 9:42 pm
‘Party of Five’ season 1 review – episode 8: ‘Dos y Dos’
Warning: spoilers ahead. In “Dos y Dos,” the Acosta siblings are one step closer to finally reuniting with their parents. Revolving mostly around blatant political issues and soft storylines, the Freeform series has felt tepid and even insincere at times. Read more...
Arts, Music
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February 18, 11:26 pm
Twin sister flutist duo cultivates connection through music, personal bond
The van Renterghem twins can’t help but complete each other’s sentences – both in conversation and in music. Fourth-year music performance students Eliana van Renterghem and Elizabeth van Renterghem have been studying flute performance for the past decade. Read more...
