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Filter Theatre's 'Twelfth Night' pushes boundaries of theater

By Mac Emery | January 19, 2016

Often in theater a web of conventions, precedents, proprieties and restrictions surrounds the stage. This holds especially true with the exalted works of William Shakespeare, which have been marbleized by centuries of prestige. British stage company Filter Theatre crashed through that web in their raucous, heady rendition of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” (1602) last Friday and Saturday.

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Alumnus Q&A: Award-winning author Tom Meremaa '67

By Madeline Killen | January 19, 2016

Madeline Killen '18 interviews author Tom Maremaa ’67, who graduated from Dartmouth as an English and German double major. He spent 17 years as an Apple software engineer and now works in Silicon Valley. His novel “Metal Heads: A Novel” was named an American Library Association notable book in 2009. His eleventh and most recent novel, “Of Gods, Royals and Superman” (2015), takes place at Dartmouth.

A still shot from one of Kwaii Bell ’16’s animation pieces.
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Student Spotlight: Filmmaker and digital artist Kwaii Bell '16

By Katherine Schreiber | January 18, 2016

Before coming to Dartmouth, Kwaii Bell ’16 thought that he was going to become a lawyer. He had planned on majoring in women and gender studies and psychology, hoping to eventually work in law as a gay rights activist. However, after making a documentary in a writing class his freshman year, Bell became fascinated with film and decided to explore the world behind the camera. After taking an editing class his sophomore year, he became a film and media studies major instead.

Bineshii Hermes-Roach '17 is a studio art major with a focus on digital arts.
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Student Spotlight: Artist Bineshii Hermes-Roach '17

By Joyce Lee | January 12, 2016

Bineshii Hermes-Roach ’17 first began drawing under the instruction of her father, a high school art teacher, who taught “mini-lessons” to her and her brother when they were children. Starting with simple pencil drawings, Hermes-Roach then moved onto charcoal, ink drawings and watercolor — the first three of the many mediums into which she would eventually expand her work.

DakhaBrakha wears unique outfits to match their eclectic style.
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World music quartet DakhaBrakha to perform

By Madeline Killen | January 11, 2016

DakhaBrakha, a world music quartet that will be performing at the Hopkins Center on Wednesday, has a sound that is rooted in traditional Ukrainian folk music, but is not limited by that genre — nor by anything else, it would seem. A surprise hit at music festivals such as Bonnaroo and GlobalFest and winner of the prestigious Sergey Kuryokhin Prize for Contemporary Art in 2010, DakhaBrakha describes itself on its website as an “ethnic chaos” group, a title that fits both its sound and aesthetic.

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Haynes captures forbidden desire in "Carol" (2015)

By Andrew Kingsley | January 10, 2016

“Carol” (2015) focuses on forbidden lovers restrained by the severe conservatism of the early 1950s. Whereas lesbianism only existed in the interstices of 1950s life, Todd Haynes puts it centerstage in this decadent, nostalgic adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1952 romance novel, “The Price of Salt.”

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Recent Alum Q&A: Max Samuels '15

By Madeline Killen | January 6, 2016

Max Samuels ’15 graduated from Dartmouth last year as a theater and Chinese double major. He is now attending a one-year master of arts program focused exclusively on classical acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.

Marina Massidda ’17 is a studio art major who focuses on oil painting.
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Student Spotlight: Artist Marina Massidda '17

By Haley Gordon | January 5, 2016

Marina Massidda ’17 formally began taking art classes at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston when she was in her early teens, following a childhood filled with informal artistic pursuits. Now, Massidda is a studio arts major specializing in oil painting and plans to pursue a career in painting.

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"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015) rejuvenates saga

By Andrew Kingsley | January 3, 2016

Dust off your figurines and recharge your light sabers because J. J. Abrams has salvaged the Star Wars name from the garbage compactor many believed the brand was destined for after the prequels. After its decade-long dormancy, the Force returns with blasters blazing, providing a much needed special effects facelift while adhering to the time-tested franchise formula.

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Hopkins Center has varied acts lined up for winter

By Joyce Lee | January 3, 2016

While the winter term’s gloom and chill could provide ample reason for students to stay indoors, exciting new events at the Hopkins Center provide an even better reason for students to head indoors. This term’s events include performances by visiting artists, theater companies and renown musicians. In January alone, there is a huge variety of artistic performances, workshops and shows that will appeal to a wide palate of tastes and styles.

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Gospel Choir performed mix of songs on Saturday

By Amelia Rosch | November 15, 2015

The Dartmouth College Gospel Choir took on a cloudy day and cold weather to bring together a mix of classical and traditional gospel music to help uplift their audience and bring a message of joy and inspiration to the College at its annual fall concert.

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“Sicario” (2015) shines through with its cartel craft

By Andrew Kingsley | November 15, 2015

Movies these days are addicted to drugs cartels. So popular in fact, they have become been Netflix-ized into the new series “Narcos” (2015). Too many action thrillers employ some drug kingpin as an antagonist crutch, a cardboard cutout of a classical evil whom the bad-ass good guys can shoot at, chase and kill. “Sicario” (2015) works within this mold, but manages to come out as a crystallized, complex negotiation of border politics injected with pinpoint acting and lush cinematography.

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Julie Solomon ’17 debuts as director with “Baltimore Waltz”

By Joyce Lee | November 11, 2015

A brother and sister traverse around Europe on a what is supposed to be a fun-filled romp and instead find themselves having to deal with the heartbreaking effects of illness and mortality. “Baltimore Waltz,” which was written by Paula Vogel in 1989, the year after she lost her brother to AIDS, centers on Anna and Carl, a pair of siblings who embark on a hedonistic, yet heart-wrenching, European odyssey. The show, which combines the surreal and the serious, will open at the Hopkins Center this weekend and will mark the directorial debut for Julie Solomon ’17.

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Students discuss the production of “Don Juan Goes to War”

By Amelia Rosch | November 10, 2015

It is easy to think only about the actors when thinking about a play, but there is much more involved behind the scenes to make sure all of the parts run smoothly. For the theater department’s main stage production of “Don Juan Comes Back From the War,” almost 40 students played a role in the production team, from sewing the costumes to creating the set.

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Jake Shimabukuro brings magic of ukulele to the Hop

By Amelia Rosch | November 9, 2015

Ukuleles and Queen Elizabeth II rarely mix, unless Jake Shimabukuro is involved — he performed his songs for her. Shimabukuro, who has been playing the ukulele professionally since the 1990s and became famous for his viral video of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” (1968), performed a range of original songs and covers of popular songs at the Hopkins Center last night.

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