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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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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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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‘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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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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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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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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‘Resonant Spaces’ combines sound art with familiar settings

By Jordan McDonald | October 12, 2017

The first exhibition of its kind for the Hood Museum of Art, “Resonant Spaces: Sound Art at Dartmouth” introduces sound art from around the world to Hanover and the College.. Running from September to December, the exhibition is comprised of presentations and showcases that invite listening and learning.

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Northern Stage puts on "A Doll's House" starring alumni

By Savannah Miller | October 10, 2017

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, Northern Stage premiered its production of “A Doll’s House.” Written by Henrik Ibsen in 1879, the play follows the unraveling of a seemingly perfect marriage and is considered by many a staple piece of feminist literature despite its author’s stated ambivalance to the cause.

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Film Review

‘Blade Runner 2049’ continues saga’s exploration of humanity

By Sebastian Wurzrainer | October 10, 2017

To be clear from the outset, the original “Blade Runner” is far from perfect. It is a flawed masterpiece, as influential as it is imperfect. And that’s probably why I love it. It is a slow, poetic and evocative film that never asked for or needed a sequel. But here we are 35 years later and “Blade Runner 2049” actually exists. Is it as good as the first film?

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Group spotlight on Dartmouth Argentine Tango Society

By Lex Kang | October 10, 2017

In Sarner Underground every Monday evening, a diverse group — ranging from nervous ’21s to members of the local community — gather together to learn and practice the beautiful art of Argentine tango.

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Homecoming Issue

Student artists raise the visibility of art on campus

By Betty Kim | October 6, 2017

The five monochromatic panels behind the Hopkins Center for the Arts that face the Black Family Visual Arts Center are celebratory in nature.

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Student Spotlight: photographer and poet Cecilia Torres ’18

By Lauren Segal | October 5, 2017

Dartmouth’s isolated location and idyllic campus can often feel like a haven from pressing social issues, lulling students and faculty into complacency.

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Emerson String Quartet returned to Dartmouth on Saturday

By Lauren Segal | October 4, 2017

The Emerson String Quartet returned to the Hopkins Center for the Arts Sept. 30, bringing to Dartmouth adaptations of music from 18th century Beethoven to emergent 21st century composers.

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‘Dunkirk’ is a harrowing masterpiece with minimal dialogue

By Sebastian Wurzrainer | October 3, 2017

In many ways, “Dunkirk” is the film Christopher Nolan was meant to make. This is not to say that it’s his best film, though it is certainly among the best.

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Group spotlight on spoken word poetry collective Soul Scribes

By Jordan McDonald | October 3, 2017

Every Sunday at approximately 9 p.m. a group of creative, artistically-minded students meets in Collis Center 301.

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Carol Dunne paves way for parity in theater with new grant

By Zach Cherian | October 3, 2017

Over the summer, theater professor Carol Dunne received news that her vision to help support female theater professionals and artistic directors at the regional and national level had been endorsed by Helen Gurley Brown’s Pussycat Foundation.

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New, Old Food: Preserving the fall harvest (and all those apples)

By Han Vale | September 29, 2017

Those who work the land or live off of it know that although it may seem like the weather is fit for sowing thanks to the bout of warm weather this week, preparations on all fronts are in place for harvest.

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