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Olivia Simon

DIRECTOR’S CUT: Cooper Captivates With Raw Emotion in ‘A Star Is Born’

By Olivia Simon November 29, 2018

I’ve never been great with trends, so I was a little late to the craze surrounding “A Star Is Born.” While waiting meant that I got to take in Bradley Cooper’s (COL ’97) directorial debut outside...

Khalids ‘Suncity’ Expands Horizons but Falls Short of Potential

Khalid’s ‘Suncity’ Expands Horizons but Falls Short of Potential

By Jack Colavita October 31, 2018

“Suncity” features pop singer Khalid trying new styles like Latin pop and pitch-shifted vocal samples. Although there are moments of surprising emotional potency, Khalid ultimately lacks artistic maturity...

Fans, Industry Debate Response to Artists’ Misconduct

Fans, Industry Debate Response to Artists’ Misconduct

By Faris Bseiso and Juliana Albuquerque October 25, 2018

On Oct. 5, 2017, The New York Times published a story describing decades of sexual harassment perpetrated by Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. The scandal is considered the spark that led to the viral...

Florence + the Machine Embrace Fans During Emotional Performance

Florence + the Machine Embrace Fans During Emotional Performance

By Cynthia Sun October 9, 2018

Florence + the Machine, one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed musical groups of this generation, created an intimate and cathartic experience as they graced The Anthem on Friday Oct. 5. Performances...

KATHRYN BAKER FOR THE HOYA

At The Anthem, Miguel Transcends Concert Conventions

By Kathryn Baker September 7, 2018

It is rare for a musician to tour for the sole purpose of self-expression, without the strings of album promotion, merchandising or publicity; then again, California-based blues-funk-rock singer Miguel...

Essential End-Of-Night Songs

Essential End-Of-Night Songs

By Maddy Kogler and Maddy Kogler August 23, 2018

Well, it looks like summer is coming to an end, which means the incoming wave of mixed emotions that comes with ~going back to school~. I know how you must be feeling at this time. If you’re like me,...

JORJA SMITH

This Summer’s Hottest Albums

By Mac Dressman May 20, 2018

May 25 Pusha T, ‘King Push’ Amid a string of announcements on Twitter, Kanye West revealed that Virginia Beach, Va. rapper Pusha T is releasing his third solo album “King Push” on May...

BRASSTRACKS

Brasstracks Talks Manhattan School of Music, Recording With Chance the Rapper and Their Creative Process

By Kathryn Baker April 9, 2018

Brooklyn-based electronic jazz duo Brasstracks gained notoriety after producing the song “No Problem” on Chance the Rapper’s 2016 album “Coloring Book,” which won a Grammy for Best Rap Album....

GREENWICH ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Review: ‘Itzhak’

By Charlotte Lindsay April 5, 2018

★★★★★ “Judge me by what I do, but don’t judge me by what I can’t do,” says Itzhak Perlman, world-class violinist and star of documentary “Itzhak.” Listening to Perlman play...

SCHENDEN: Entering the Thin Places

SCHENDEN: Entering the Thin Places

By Fr. Gregory Schenden, S.J. March 19, 2018

“So, you entered one of our thin places.” These words emerged from my Jesuit friend Fergus’ mouth with delight, but his demeanor changed to disbelief when I had to ask what the “thin places”...

FOSTER THE PEOPLE

GANDHI: The Music on My Playlist

By Maya Gandhi March 19, 2018

“Sit Next to Me” —  Foster the People With a slow, dramatic introduction that builds into a head-bopping beat and an irresistibly catchy chorus, “Sit Next to Me” stands out on Foster...

The Five Worst Types of People During Midterm Szn

The Five Worst Types of People During Midterm Szn

By Elizabeth Park and Elizabeth Park February 26, 2018

Okay, first of all, why are they called midterms when they start during the third week of a semester and last until finals? Honestly, it's a living hell. Now that our first week of bliss has ended,...

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