Ready, Set, Dance: An argument on dance as a sport.
Gabrielle Pardocchi A sport is defined as “an activity involving physical exertion and skill which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment,” according to Oxford Languages. Why then,…
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The Evolution of Jazz: A brief history of the music.
America’s “classical music” is being celebrated all of April during National Jazz Appreciation Month. In light of the celebration, we’re going to take a deeper look at the historical richness…
Forever and Always a Potterhead: Why you should reread the series in your 20’s
It’s no secret that Harry Potter will always be one of the most popular middle-grade book series, but what might shock you is how the books get even better as…
Five Things to Know About Weight Loss: The most common weight loss myths debunked.
In today’s society, everyone nitpicks their bodies, comparing themselves to Instagram influencers or the people they see on TV. We follow countless diets and run for miles on the treadmill,…
Did “Music” Miss the Beat?: A look at Sia’s 2021 movie.
As National Autism Awareness month begins, “Music” is still facing criticism from the public. The controversial musical, starring Maddie Ziegler, Kate Hudson and Leslie Odom Jr. was rereleased in the…
Finding the Words: A look at Eastern University’s black- out poetry contest.
Blackout poetry stems from found poetry in which the artist blacks out words, usually with a black marker, in other forms of art. This could be newspapers, magazines, books or…
The Art of Taking a Breath: What it means to find the peaceful moments amidst the chaos.
The Enneagram Institute defines type ones as being “well-organized, orderly, and fastidious, they try to maintain high standards, but can slip into being critical and perfectionistic.” This trend may seem…
The Most Influential Women in Dance History: An opinion piece on the two most influential women in the world of dance.
Martha Graham is a name that radiates legacy in the dance world, even to this day. Despite the many influential women in dance, Graham will always be the most prominent…
Creating Her Own Path: A feature on Eastern’s first theatre graduate.
Abigail Pardocchi, a senior Theatre major, will be the first to graduate Eastern University in the newly developed major. The aspiring actress has fought long and hard to be the…
Arts Online and In Quarantine: A look at virtual art events for the spring season.
As we approach a year of COVID-19 and quarantine, it has become more and more difficult to find ways to keep ourselves entertained; however, many businesses and organizations have adapted…