Despite the dreary weather on Oct. 9, the stage was bright at the 2015 Fine Arts Festival as it flooded with artists. The Fine Arts Festival is the only occasion of the school year in which Eastern students can hear magnificent instrumental solos, see elegant dances, and witness stunning theatrical performances all in one program. […]
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You probably heard it on the radio, learned its dance moves, and tried to learn its words without comprehending them: Psy’s “Gangnam Style” swept the nation in 2012, leaving American teens in a frenzy. Most young adults bought into the trend of this song, but never truly learned about Korean pop music. Although we may
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It’s a brisk morning. Your emotions are still raw from slumber, and just enough heartbreak brims your consciousness to keep you human. The first sip of coffee passes your lips – its heat almost scalds you but instead warms you just to contentment; its potency is bitter but is also rich and aromatic, the bitterness
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Do you enjoy events centered around music and productions? If so, the Fine Arts Festival on Oct. 9 is something you should consider adding to your schedule! The event features some of the best performers in the Entertainment & Fine Arts departments, which includes music, dance, and theater. The departments each propose pieces that they
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The whole place reeks of hair, sweat, socks, and feet. Brains are splattered on chalkboards, individuals are colliding into each other, minds are melding together in a mess on the floor, and in the midst of this raw sewage dump of beauty, creativity, and personality; something truly awe-inspiring and jaw-dropping is born. Four people–two actors,
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“I Am Malala,” the remarkable true story of Malala Yousafzai’s fight for the right to education, has been on the New York Times bestseller list for 29 weeks. Her memoir was called “fearless” by “The Guardian,” while “The Washington Post” wrote, “this is a book that should be read not only for its vivid drama but
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Biographical films are all the rage nowadays. They can be either good or bad. Occasionally you have impactful films, such as “12 Years A Slave,” “Belle,” and “Walk The Line.” Other times you are stuck with box office bombs like “Sylvia,” “J. Edgar,” or “Jobs.” “Black Mass” is neither of those things, and it misses
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Literature: it adds to reality. It is not merely a question of whether to read or not to read, but rather a question of what to read. It can be a challenge when there are so many different genres to choose from. The two larger categories within those genres of literature are older literature and
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In an age of superheroes, action stars, and Kim Kardashian, it was only a matter of time before Steven Spielberg decided it was time for a new Jurassic Park film. (And hey, at least it is a better option than a sequel to E.T. right?) This $200 million dollar franchise scored yet another decisive victory for Universal, becoming the third highest
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Have you ever had the desire to go on stage but lacked the courage to do so? Have you ever worried that your performance was not good enough? Fear not; this article will provide tricks and tips on how to survive auditions. Af- terwards, the article will also feature tips and tricks on how to conquer stage fright. Let us
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