Anyone who knows Ben Kolis is sure to know just how hardworking and passionate he is about soccer, theatre and life in general. The type of person who notices the beauty of the simplest things in life, Ben is described by peers and professors alike as “genuinely curious and heartwarming.” A senior theatre major and English minor, Ben currently maintains a busy schedule. While taking … Continue reading Theater and Soccer Star
Annie Clark (better known under the moniker, St. Vincent) looks peculiar wearing a guitar around her shoulders. With that demure look about her, not to mention sensational fashion sense and her most candid lyrical performance to date, you may think better of this songstress ever resorting to such an outspoken instrument. Does she even play? Is it an accessory? An attempt to look not-so-innocent? Listen … Continue reading St. Vincent’s Strange Mercy, a dark and mystery sound
Beautiful cars, fast paced chase scenes, gun fights, explosions, slow motion jumping-through-glass scenes—what more could the action moviegoer ask for? As a fast paced film, Fast Five, directed by Justin Lin, is a fabulous addition to the Too Fast and Too Furious series. The movie is just one explosion after another. Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) is a high profile criminal who has just been sentenced … Continue reading Catch Fast Five as it speeds into Wallenberg
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” -Anonymous Most of us can attest to having heard this statement at various points in our lives. Whether in reference to an appliance, a behavior or even a relationship, the steadfast idiom has long been deeming mediocrity acceptable. So what should be done, then, when mediocrity falls into disrepair? That is the challenge presented to Residential Life in … Continue reading The house that Q&A built
Remember 9/11? You did, right? I mean, it’s not like since the morning of September 11, 2001 we’ve been indoctrinated by fear and nationalism. Since the moment the tragedy occurred, we have been told to “remember 9/11”. Before we even had the chance to think about forgetting, we have been reminded to never forget the atrocities of 9/11. But what is it, exactly, that we … Continue reading Remember 9/11
Despite the optimism I shared in last week’s article, the prevailing theme of my summer in Washington DC was that the human race remains as flawed as ever. Look no further than the aptly named “Weinergate” scandal and its unfortunately named victim. Given our culture’s fixation with fantastically flawed people, I thought readers might enjoy this highlight reel of my ineptitude. For those who follow … Continue reading If men were angels
Odds are you’ve heard the rumors. The air is buzzing with them, as it has been for … over two years, now? Well in case you haven’t heard, or read last week’s headlines, allow me the honor of delivering the low-down: talks between Student Senate and the Dean’s office about renovating the Dive have started once again. Talks of renovations, include the possibility of installing … Continue reading Want to see it happen? Make it happen
