2013 Edward Villella Fellowship awarded to Jenna Langhans
Laureate Jenna Langhans ‘13, a Dance minor, is the 2013 Edward Villella Fellowship recipient. This honor is granted each year to a student who demonstrates a dedication to and excellence in dance. It allows the selected student to study with …→
Gatsby? What Gatsby? Luhrmann can’t repeat the past in remake
While not an entirely faithful adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, published in 1925, Baz Luhrmann’s latest film is entertaining in its own right and well worth seeing. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as the mysterious titular character and gives …→
‘Gatsby’ fashions roar with the spirit of the 1920s
Baz Lurhmann’s film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel is fast, fresh and fun. With a unique soundtrack set to beautifully crafted and colorful scenes, The Great Gatsby is Lurhmann’s wildest ride thus far. The same is true for …→
Beautiful U: Date ideas for spring and summer
Since the weather has finally gotten nicer and there is now more time to spend doing activities other than sitting inside and watching a great thriller, there are many more options for fun dates. If you are in a new …→
Beautiful U: Giving advice to friends
Living in a sorority house, I have come to learn that spending most of my time with 40 girls usually brings 40 problems. Whether the issue is something small, like ripping a pair of jeans, or large, such as losing …→
Mac Miller wows at SienaFest
On Saturday, April 27, Mac Miller came to Union’s neighbor, Siena College, for SienaFest ‘13. SienaFest is somewhat similar to Union’s Springfest in that it lasts for an entire weekend in Siena’s spring term, close to their finals week. The …→
Video game corner: FTL: Faster Than Light
FTL: Faster Than Light is one of those rare, independently developed games that provides a truly unique experience while harkening back to nostalgic childhood fantasies. It was developed by Sunset Games and released on Sept. 14, 2012. For every Star Wars and Star Trek fan, there …→
‘World War Z:’ An interview with director Marc Forster
World War Z director Marc Forster spoke with several college journalists about his new film, based on the novel by Max Brooks and starring Brad Pitt. First, Forster commented on the drastic changes made to the third act of the …→
Video game corner: Bioshock vs. Bioshock Infinite
Due to the drunken snail’s pace that is the game release schedule for this time of year, I now present a comparison between Bioshock and Bioshock: Infinite; I reviewed the latter in the April 11 issue. Is Infinite actually the …→
What are U listening to? Arts staff picks songs for the spring
With Springfest just around the corner, Ryan Asselin ‘15, Elana Katz ‘14 and Sam Bertschmann ‘14 choose their favorite springtime songs of old and new for the season. RYAN’S PICKS: “Lay Me Down” by Dirty Heads & Sublime with Rome …→
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