Arts

Book Review: Michelle Obama-inspired ‘Courage is Contagious’

By Jordan McDonald | November 10, 2017

An ode to former first lady Michelle Obama, “Courage is Contagious: And Other Reasons to be Thankful for Michelle Obama” takes on the task of memorializing and honoring the legacy of Obama as a cultural icon through a collection of written reflections.

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Arts

Column: Can Dartmouth get sustainable food access right?

By Han Vale | November 10, 2017

Recently, Dartmouth announced a clear commitment to address food sustainability throughout campus dining by initiating the formation of a “food working group” comprised of a collective of students, faculty and staff.

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Arts

Student Spotlight: Kevin Soraci ’18, painter and engineer

By Holly Sung | November 9, 2017

There are many people who paint, but there are not many who use emoji as a source of inspiration — Kevin Soraci ’18 is both.

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Arts

Group Spotlight on troupe Dartmouth Rude Mechanicals

By Lex Kang | November 7, 2017

Known for being the only entirely student-led theater troupe on campus, the Dartmouth Rude Mechanicals is a group of passionate, talented students with a singular obsession.

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Arts

Chadwick Boseman excels as pillar of justice in ‘Marshall’

By Sebastian Wurzrainer | November 7, 2017

On Saturday night, I trekked down to the labyrinthine nether-realm that is the Nugget Theater to see “Marshall.” Ten minutes before, I had left the Hopkins Center for the Arts’ screening of Taylor Sheridan’s problematic, complicated yet engaging “Wind River,” which played to a mostly packed theater.

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Arts

Glee Club to perform Mendelssohn and Brahms this Sunday

By Lauren Segal | November 3, 2017

The musical stylings of the Dartmouth Glee Club will once again grace Rollins Chapel this Sunday as they reimagine the works of Felix Mendelssohn and Johannes Brahms.

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Arts

Halloween-o-thon showcases young Upper Valley filmmakers

By Jordan McDonald | November 2, 2017

On Sunday, Oct. 29, Upper Valley television channel CATV’s sixth annual Halloween-o-thon took place on Dartmouth’s campus from 1 p.m.

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Theater

Fall musical ‘Cabaret’ to premiere at the Hop this weekend

By Zach Cherian | November 2, 2017

With the end of fall term approaching, the theater department’s fall musical is right around the corner.

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Arts

‘It's Criminal’ documentary features Dartmouth English class

By Kylee Sibilia | October 31, 2017

While other courses at the College build students up, English 53.04 breaks them down — and in that way it acts as a catalyst for real change.

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Arts

‘Battle of the Sexes’ proves to be more than just a sports movie

By Sebastian Wurzrainer | October 31, 2017

In last week’s review of “The Snowman,” I encouraged readers to skip that dreadfully dull film and instead watch “Battle of the Sexes.” As it happens, I saw the two films over a week ago, and the contrast could not have been greater.

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Arts

Student Spotlight: Rachel Beck ’19 dances from studio to stage

By Lex Kang | October 27, 2017

Since she was a toddler, Rachel Beck ’19 loved to dance.  Despite the importance of dance in her life now, the conception of her interest has hazy origins. “I think my mom just put me in a ballet class and I loved it,” Beck said.

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Arts

Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra showcases Italian influence

By Lauren Segal | October 27, 2017

The Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra, accompanied by acclaimed flutist Luciano Tristaino, will perform its annual fall concert at the Spaulding Auditorium in the Hopkins Center for the Arts on Saturday.

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Arts

Book review: Toni Morrison’s ‘The Origin of Others’

By Jordan McDonald | October 26, 2017

In Toni Morrison’s newest novel, “The Origin of Others,” this question is asked and expanded to challenge the habit of “othering” altogether — taking history, psychology and literature to task in a way that uncovers the vast offerings of Morrison’s mind.

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Arts

Che ‘Rhymefest’ Smith visits campus, hosts workshop this week

By Savannah Miller | October 24, 2017

This week, Che “Rhymefest” Smith will be conducting a student workshop on campus.

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Arts

‘Dawson City: Frozen Time’ at Loew Auditorium tonight

By Savannah Miller | October 20, 2017

Tonight the Hopkins Center for the Arts will show “Dawson City: Frozen Time,” a documentary about a Canadian town in the Yukon region that became a hotspot during the Klondike Gold Rush. Additionally, Dawson City rose to fame within the film industry in 1978 when old prints and reels were discovered.

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Arts

Student Spotlight on actor, singer and designer Jaclyn Pageau '18

By Kasey Rhee | October 19, 2017

To deem Jaclyn Pageau ’18 an involved Dartmouth artist would be to understate the depth and breadth of her pursuits in theater and music.

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Arts

Eclectic jazz group Pink Martini to perform at the Hop tonight

By Jordan McDonald | October 17, 2017

Comprised of 11 performers from Portland, Oregon, jazz group Pink Martini, which was founded in 1994, artfully merges music from around the world, infusing it with its own unparalleled style.

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Arts

Group spotlight on Dartmouth’s Christian a cappella group X.ado

By Holly Sung | October 17, 2017

Dartmouth’s Christian a cappella group X.ado celebrated its 25th anniversary during Homecoming, welcoming alumni of the group in a performance at Rollins Chapel on Saturday night.

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Arts

Dark, challenging ‘Detroit’ may be controversial without purpose

By Sebastian Wurzrainer | October 17, 2017

I watched “Detroit” over a week ago, and I’m still not quite sure what to say.

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Arts

Talking about Food: deconstructing taste and navigating ‘foodways’

By Han Vale | October 13, 2017

Talking about food is challenging because it is never just about food. Food is inextricably tied to one’s being.

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