Year in Review: Further reflections on ‘Thrones’
There has been quite a bit of grumbling over George R. R. Martin’s series of epic fantasy books, A Song of Ice and Fire, especially regarding the first book in the series, A Game of Thrones. There is an HBO …→
VIDEO GAME SERIES: ‘Dark Souls’
“Prepare to die.” For the few readers on campus who may have played the Playstation 3 cult classic Demon’s Souls (released as a PS3 exclusive back in 2009), Dark Souls will be a very similar adventure through the nightmarish fantasy …→
True Theatrical Magic: ‘War Horse’
[media-credit id=1940 align="aligncenter" width="620"][/media-credit] With brilliant puppetry, ensemble work, and storytelling, War Horse defines the magic of live performance and the audience’s ability to suspend disbelief. The award winning show has enchanted audiences in London and New York and will …→
Letter from the Editors: Our wish list to replace the Cataracs
As much as we love playing bingo on a Saturday night, we look forward to when Concert Committee announces its next concert. Liable as we are to get off track from editing, we began debating who we would pick to …→
Fashion at the Globes
BEST DRESSED: I had a very difficult time narrowing down whom I felt truly took the cake this year, but ultimately decided that Emma Stone in Lanvin was my favorite. With this gown, she truly delivered. It looked gorgeous against …→
What I learned in London
[media-credit id=1940 align="aligncenter" width="620"][/media-credit] Theater and dance for professionals are more than just careers, but a way of life for those who I have watched over the past three weeks. I was surprised at how much I felt a connection …→
Winter concert update
The students of Union College recently learned about the cancellation of the winter concert that was due to be held on Jan. 20. Both The Cataracs and New Boyz were scheduled to perform, but their decision to cancel the show …→
Republican woes
Things are finally looking up for the former speaker of the house Newt Gingrich, thanks in part to Sarah Palin’s vote of confidence. His win on Saturday in South Carolina over the former Massachusetts governor, Mitt Romney, proved encouraging, as …→
Republicans vote ideals in Dixie: Is 2012 another 1964?
In 1964, in the aftermath of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, President Lyndon Johnson seemed unstoppable. Campaigning on an aggressive policy in Vietnam and equally strong social reforms at home, Johnson was able to leach off of the popularity …→
‘Cybercycling’: Using videogames to help the elderly
The long-lived line “Stop playing videogames and get some exercise” might just be coming to an end thanks to Assistant Professor of Psychology Cay Anderson-Hanley. Collaborating with Paul Aciero, a professor of exercise science at Skidmore College, Anderson-Hanley has conducted …→
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