Category: Arts & Entertainment

A Call for Diversity

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit Hamilton premiered on Broadway on Aug. 6, 2015, smashing all precedents and expectations of the landscape of the musical theatre world. The musical combined Broadway show tunes with hip-hop, rap, R&B and soul, something that many people had not seen in a broadway show up to that point. That year, Hamilton… Continue reading A Call for Diversity

13 Reasons Why stays raw and honest

***WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD*** Netflix Originals have been known to confront less than joyful topics on more than one occasion: stalking in You, racism in Dear White People, murder in Mindhunter and suicide in 13 Reasons Why, the 2017 drama that left viewers shocked and in tears at Netflix’s disregard for censorship. 13 Reasons Why has… Continue reading 13 Reasons Why stays raw and honest

Taylor Swift’s Lover is full of stories of, well, love

Taylor Swift released her new album titled Lover on Aug. 23, 2019. Lover features 18 tracks that are, in Swift’s words, “a celebration of love, in all its complexity, coziness, and chaos.” In the months leading up to the album’s release, Swift released four singles: “ME!,” “You Need To Calm Down,” “The Archer” and “Lover”.… Continue reading Taylor Swift’s Lover is full of stories of, well, love

The end of a trilogy: The Rise of Skywalker

WARNING: SPOILERS AND SPECULATIONS Lucasfilm debuted the first trailer for Episode IX, titled The Rise of Skywalker, which is expected to be the last in the Star Wars trilogy as Lucasfilm has announced their plan to slow releases within the franchise. At the Star Wars Celebration in Chicago April 11-15, director J.J. Abrams revealed the… Continue reading The end of a trilogy: The Rise of Skywalker

Avengers: Endgame theories

With the climactic ending of the Avengers saga from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) hitting theaters officially this Friday, April 26, fans are still left with many questions.  Several theories have been proposed by fans, ranging from Iron Man’s death to Ant-man defeating Thanos. One popular theory proposes Bruce Banner will transform into the Hulk… Continue reading Avengers: Endgame theories

Dance ensemble offers spring show

The UTM Dance Ensemble had their spring concert titled I’ll Be Me April 11 and 12 in the Student Life Center Gymnasium. The concert was held at 8 p.m. both nights. I’ll Be Me consisted of 11 dances of various styles, including hip-hop, modern, post-modern, lyrical, contemporary and ballet. “Acceptance,” the first dance of the… Continue reading Dance ensemble offers spring show

UTM Philosophy Forum hosts College Democrats and Young Americans for Liberty

Monday, April 15, the UTM Philosophy Forum hosted a panel discussion between members of UTM’s College Democrats and members of the Young Americans for Liberty (YAL). The discussion focused on each party’s platforms on five major issues: the role of government, economics, health care, social issues and the just distribution of resources. The YAL started… Continue reading UTM Philosophy Forum hosts College Democrats and Young Americans for Liberty

51st Annual UTM Rodeo: Saturday

Saturday night UTM hosted the 51st annual Rodeo: Championship Round, sponsored by Martin Paving Company. Despite the thunderstorms, the arena was packed and some audience members were forced to stand, because of the lack of seats. This year marks the 13th year that UTM’s rodeo was named the Ozark region’s “Rodeo of the Year”. As… Continue reading 51st Annual UTM Rodeo: Saturday