“Get Out” starts an important conversation
BY MARIANA JARAMILLO '20
Some people like to say that racism is over — or at least, that it is almost impossible to find in certain “progressive” communities. “Get Out,” Jordan Peele’s first feature-length film, expertly dispels that myth with the story of a family of pseudo-liberals hiding a disturbing secret.
From Chapin Auditorium to Madison Square Garden: A look at Spring Concert
Waka Flocka Flame to headline spring concert
Culture Vulture: Representation Matters
Sounds for Spring: DJ Annabelle Plowden ’20
Big Broadcast is a big success
Mount Holyoke Symphony Orchestra presents Mahler’s First
Culture Vulture: Time to Leave La La Land
Review: “Fifty Shades” of the male gaze
Building bridges: Trans and Queer people of color speaker series presents spoken word poet Kai Davis
Class of 2018 hosts “Mary Potter” as annual junior show
Culture Vulture: Why don’t superhero films deserve awards?
Every award season, one genre of films is always missing: superhero films. Why don’t superhero films get prestigious awards like the Oscars? Not all superhero films deserve awards because, let’s be honest, not all of them are great pieces of storytelling or great acting, but there are enough that are.
PHOTO ESSAY: Project: Theatre presents The Student Body
Photo Essay: APAU hosts Black Coffee
Trump presidency inspires art community, despite possible funding cuts
What's on Your Playlist? with Relyn Myrthil '19
Culture Vulture: Celebrity Feminism
BY DEMETRIA OSEI-TUTU ’17
In these trying times when activism is prevalent and more important than ever, many wonder where celebrities stand on participating in movements. There are many celebrities who actively participate in activism and in social justice. They use their social media profiles to be vocal about the issues. Others do not. Can and should celebrities remain neutral when human rights are being violated?
“Hidden Figures” holds an empowering message that’s still relevant in 2017
BY MARIANA JARAMILLO ’20
"Hidden Figures" is a 2016 movie directed by Theodore Melfi and produced by the wonderful Pharrell Williams. It's the hidden story of the group of women, Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, who contributed their genius to NASA during the Space Race. They had to overcome the hurdles of both blatant racism and sexism that were prevalent in their time. These three women not only had to deal with the already seemingly impossible task of putting a human in space, but also had to dismantle the racism that prevented them from doing their best.
C.A.U.S.E. hosts IceCapella
BY NAIEKA RAJ ’19
On Jan. 27, Creating Awareness and Unity for Social Equity hosted a jam called IceCapella featuring Mount Holyoke a cappella groups: Diversions, Milk & Cookies, Raag, The Nice Shoes and The Victory Eights. The event took place at Chapin Auditorium from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and was free to the public.