Growing up in Athens Greece, a primarily Orthodox country, the sound of Byzantine chants mingled with the smell of incense in the city air was not uncommon. But, despite my country’s religious affinity, my church was far from liturgical. Now, years later, I find myself ignorant of these traditions, but […]

By: Brian Lines As we look back on the movies of 2022, the 2023 Oscars results have a little bit of surprise mixed with a pinch of met expectations. With over 50 films being nominated for various awards at the prestigious ceremony, only 13 different movies walked away with awards. […]

By: Katherine Seeley Setting up a camera, finding good lighting, finding the right angle, the perfect shot and the perfect songs are all part of the TikTok making process. When it comes to making TikToks, there is an art to it. It is not simply setting up your phone and […]

By: Hannah Bonanducci Having made it past the time when November Christmas haters and debates about the acceptability of playing Christmas music run rampant, I feel as though it is now safe for me to share a hidden joy I have for some Christmas music. Now, before you stop reading, […]

By: Christian Lengkeek Ingmar Bergman is a movie director I know of that comes closest to deserving the title of poet. Living from 1918 – 2007, Bergman witnessed nearly all of cinema history. As a small child, Bergman fell in love with movie making. At age nine, he traded all […]

By: Brian Lines Students usually use our Warner Memorial Library for three functions: a quiet space to get work done or get away from people, study rooms as a social environment and sometimes they check out a book or two. I’m going to provide you with something new in the […]

By: Brian Lines Eastern University’s theater department recently put on “The Illusion,” a play by Tony Kushner that was adapted from Pierre Corneille’s 1634 play “L’Illusion Comique” in 1994. The show is full of romantic drama, passionate rivalries, magic and a look into a complex father-son relationship.  Freshman Amari Dickerson […]

By: Simon Kwilinski Everyone who knows anything about pencils knows that the best #2 pencil you can buy is a Ticonderoga. There’s no beating its writing quality and remarkable eraser. Pens, on the other hand, do not have such a clearly established victor. That is, until I found one particular […]

By: Jennie Brouse On Sunday, Oct. 23, BBC aired what will soon be known as one of the most iconic and impactful scenes in “Doctor Who” history. The event came in the form of a special entitled “The Power of the Doctor.” They reintroduced a former actor to reprise his […]

By: Lenora Kirkland On Oct. 21 Taylor Swift released “Midnights,” her first album release in almost a year. Like many other Swifties, I had high expectations. That being said, I must confess that Taylor did not deliver to the extent that I believe she is capable of. I am wary […]