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Spring Awakening
Spring Awakening, the newest production by SLU's University Theatre, is a musical that depicts depression, domestic violence, suicide and sexual taboos. Despite being written in the 1890s, its messages are still extremely prevalent in our…
At the Brush Gallery: Josh McPhee
“Armed with the knowledge of our past, we can charter a course for our future. Only by knowing where we’ve been can we know where we are and look to where we want to go.” – Malcolm X. This quote sparked the Just Seeds project, Celebrate…
“As Above, So Below,” But Really In-Between
“As Above, So Below” is a child of the 2000’s found footage horror genre that became a thing after “The Blair Witch Project”—the latter, a far superior film. This modern take on the genre follows Perdita Weeks as Scarlett Marlowe as she…
“Apostle” is a Gleefully Bloody Hidden Gem
I discovered “Apostle” while in the throes of an awful head cold, sprawled out on my living room couch. I noticed it was one of the newest Netflix films, which have proven to be hit or miss. Out of pure laziness, I stopped searching and…
“The Hate U Give” is a Fresh and Important Addition to the YA Genre
A welcome break has come in the scores of white, YA (Young Adult) flicks, that have saturated Hollywood for so long. “The Hate U Give,” while still victim to some trappings of the genre, has redefined what a coming-of-age film can be. The…
“Spring Awakening” Brings Important Messages to SLU
Oh, you’re gonna be wounded. Oh, this show will be your wound.
The cast of “Spring Awakening” packs a punch, telling a story of love, heartache, pain and loss. Next Wednesday, Nov. 7, through Sunday, Nov. 11, 19 actors will take the…
Alexander String Quartet Plays pieces by SLU Professor
The Alexander String Quartet visited Associate Professor of Philosophy Laura Redeihs’ Symbolic Logic course for the first time on Oct. 23 in the Underground. The Alexander String Quartet includes two violinists, Zakarias Grafilo and…
A Re:View – Suspiria (1977)
In 1977, the Italian supernatural horror movie “Suspiria” graced the screens, changing the way horror movies would be approached and shot. It was the first of a supernatural trilogy by Dario Argento that followed three witch mothers. The…