Elizabeth Nailling ‘14
Arts Editor
‘Paranormal Activity 4’ review
The incredible hype that surrounded the 2009 release of the first Paranormal Activity had dramatically subsided by the time the fourth film of the series hit theatres this past Friday. In contrast to the 52 million dollar debut of Paranormal …→
Experience Fall at Bellinger’s Orchard
Warm apple cider, hayrides, crunchy apples, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches are all staples of this colorful season that is approaching more quickly than usual. Bellinger’s Orchard, tucked away in the expansive countryside of the Capital Region, has all of …→
Empty Bowls
Since mid-February, Union students and faculty, under the supervision of Professor of Ceramics Nancy Niefield, have been creating beautiful ceramic bowls to be used at the Empty Bowls Project of Schenectady that occurred at Proctors Theatre this past Sunday …→
‘Mineral’: The exhibit that totally rocks!
Looking for a cool new way to enjoy your pre-class Starbucks fix when you’ve got a little extra time to spare? Just walk down the stairs of the Peter Irving Wold Center and check out “Mineral,” the Castrucci Gallery’s inaugural …→
Spotlight on the arts
Last Thursday evening, President Stephen Ainlay hosted a culture-filled reception in the Nott Memorial for the Mandeville Gallery’s exhibit, “African Photography: For Whose Eyes?” The event was well attended by students, faculty members and members of the Schenectady community. …→
Let the ‘Games’ begin
All of the hype surrounding The Hunger Games, Gary Ross’ film based on Suzanne Collins’ immensely popular book series, intrigued me. The fact that it has already racked in a stunning $251 million in theaters in just ten days—a profit …→
Spotlight on the Arts
Put on your 3D glasses, folks! Vishnu Gollakota ’12, Union’s first artist to mix 3D and oil painting, has brought the Arts Atrium Gallery to life with his mesmerizing exhibit. Gollakota’s pieces will be up in the Gallery until Saturday, …→
Gospel choir concert: Heavenly Voices gospel choir brings the house down in Memorial Chapel
This past Saturday, Union’s Heavenly Voices Gospel Choir had the opportunity to showcase their hard work and talent at a concert in Memorial Chapel. The event was well-attended by Union faculty, staff, friends and family, as well as other members …→
Throwing for a cause
Every Monday evening for the rest of this term, Union students and faculty members are invited to create their own handcrafted bowls in the ceramics building. These bowls will be donated to the Empty Bowls project, an international grassroots effort …→
‘Heavenly’ MLK Day
Union’s gospel choir, Heavenly Voices, joined the uplifting celebration at the Albany Convention Center for the annual New York State Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance this past Monday. The event aired on public television across the state of …→