Category: Arts & Entertainment

The Raging Fire Burns Bright: A Review of Aggretsuko

When you hear the name Sanrio, their charming, cutesy cast of characters continually comes to mind. Hello Kitty, My Melody, Badtz-Maru, Keroppi, Gudetama – the list goes on and on! However, in 2016, the company introduced a brand new character to their decades-old lineup who was much different than their usual fare: Aggressive Retsuko, better… Continue reading The Raging Fire Burns Bright: A Review of Aggretsuko

Another collection of hits from Katy Perry

Katy Perry released a new album, titled Smile, on Friday, Aug. 28, and I am totally here for it. The album is all about life regrets, new beginnings, and ways to start over as the popstar reflects on mistakes she has made throughout her life. With motivating and inspirational tracks such as “Daisies,” “Resilient” and… Continue reading Another collection of hits from Katy Perry

Fine Arts Events

Aug. 25 – Mantilla & Morgan Exhibit Sept. 1 – A Night with Chopin Chan Mi Jean Faculty Piano Recital 7:30 p.m. at Blankenship Recital Hall Sept. 12 – UTM Aviators Marching Invitational Sept. 16 – Andrew Hutchens Guest Saxophone Recital 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 – The Darkness and the Light Faculty Recital 3:00 p.m.… Continue reading Fine Arts Events

The 15th Anniversary of the First YouTube Video

If you have access to the internet, then you, along with more than 30 million others, most likely go to this site on a daily basis. This site is the first place you go when you don’t know how to do something, the second most used search engine following Google and has more than 50… Continue reading The 15th Anniversary of the First YouTube Video

Outdoor Entertainment amidst COVID-19

For most of us, the last weeks have brought about times of uncertainty and anxiety.  Schools across the state have closed for the time being, universities are switching to online classes until further notice, and toilet paper can’t stay on the shelves. In these times of chaos, we are often looking for ways to take… Continue reading Outdoor Entertainment amidst COVID-19

“Corona Connection” music series to be hosted by Department of Music

The UTM Department of Music is hosting a nightly web series at 7 p.m., beginning March 16, titled “Corona Connection” as a way to continue engaging students and community members during the COVID-19 outbreak. The interactive Facebook Live series will feature various guest performers teaching singer/songwriter skills, music education and production. The schedule for this… Continue reading “Corona Connection” music series to be hosted by Department of Music

And that’s the tea on caffeine

If there’s one thing we all have in common as college students, it’s a caffeine addiction. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard friends and classmates say that they stayed up all night studying and have to shoot down cup after cup of coffee either during or afterwards. Heck, I can’t even count how… Continue reading And that’s the tea on caffeine

March music madness

With March being Women’s History Month, we decided to make this month’s editors’ playlists centered around the wonderful women in the music industry. This month’s list is full of songs by amazing female artists who express the journey of being a woman in society today. What better way to honor the women who worked so… Continue reading March music madness

The Cruel Prince: book review

“Of course, I want to be like them. They’re beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever.” -Jude Duarte (Holly Black) Family, murder, love, betrayal and faeries. This is the combination of themes author Holly Black used to construct an intricate story of when mortals enter the world of Faerie. Twins… Continue reading The Cruel Prince: book review