Opinion
Music Mondays: From UR to 'Killing the Bear'
By Jonathan Sackett | May 5, 2025Brian Pagels, ‘03, reflects on his time at UR and starting a band, Brian K & The Parkway.
Brian Pagels, ‘03, reflects on his time at UR and starting a band, Brian K & The Parkway.
Wyatt Clem and Shawn Abhari are The Ivy, an indie synth-pop duo from Tulsa, Okla.
My music taste — eclectic some would say: 90s Garage Dad Rock, Frederic Chopin (while I am studying), Granola Indie/Folk music and 60s/70s British Invasion — ranges depending on my mood, nonetheless, I have always had a soft spot for folk and rock protest music.
Five movies I think are worth a watch this holiday season.
Editor's note: The views and opinions expressed in this article do not reflect those of The Collegian. The United States can often feel like a bubble from the rest of the world. Being in North America, we are separated by an entire ocean from the issues overseas.
The constant allusions to the tributes as animals lacked subtlety, and much of Sejanus’ dialogue challenging the norms of the Capitol felt repetitive. In my opinion, the obvious fact that the games are wrong didn’t need to be repeated.
I am excited to apply the entrepreneurial mindset and skills from Design Thinking to real-world problems.
Since 2020, the Spiders have posted three consecutive seasons with a winning record.
To celebrate the spooky season, the WDCE 90.1 FM DJs curated a Halloween Mix! Each DJ had the opportunity to submit songs of their choice to help create a monthly themed playlist and diversify our listening. Here are five wicked song recommendations pulled from the collaborative mixtape!
“All Stories are Love Stories” by Elizabeth Percer is a beautifully woven story tied neatly with a bow.
Godfrey Reggio’s 2002 “Naqoyqatsi” uncovers the repercussions of (American) imperialism.
And, the adage says, “it’s the little things” that make life worth living, and what better way to make a day feel worthwhile than by doing the little task of gifting yourself the perfect autumn playlist!
“The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood centers on Olive, a 26-year-old in her third year of Stanford’s Ph.D. program, whose dwindling free time is nothing compared to her lack of romantic prospects.
It is night. The girl is back on the bridge. She walks to where she last saw the old woman. She stands there, staring into the voided horizon.
Halfway through the show, however, Rosenstock’s veteran pedalboard malfunctions, abruptly cutting off his guitar.
"Red Desert" follows Giuliana (played hauntingly by Monica Vitti), the wife of an Italian factory manager, as she navigates life in the barren industrial landscapes of Northern Italy.
Why are we so scared of words, concepts and facts solely because we don’t understand them?
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People spent hours in theaters across the country to complete double features of “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” and even made a significant pop culture experience out of it all.
From transferring my gym membership to finishing the last bit of shampoo, ensuring I don't bring half a bottle back; the most mundane and simple tasks become sad.