START/SELECT: A Revolutionary Resolution in ‘Pyre’
“Works like ‘Pyre’ serve to normalize the changes that the struggle for equality necessitates.” Read Mac Riga’s (COL ’21) praise of “Pyre” for its portrayal of revolution and radical social change as an ultimate goal.
HOMEMADE GOURMET: It’s Just My Cup of Acai
Missing your bowl of fruity goodness from South Block? Isabella Xu’s (COL ’22) recipe for a refreshing acai bowl of berries, bananas and granola may be just what you need. Read this week’s edition of “Homemade Gourmet.”
THE REEL DEAL: Amid Uncertainty, Film Noir Demonstrates the Influence of Civil Strife, Disruption, Ambiguity
“By reflecting on contemporary social anxieties, film noir challenges viewers to grapple with the trials of change or otherwise face the consequences endured by those fictional yet eerily realistic characters depicted on the screen.” Read Tucker Oberting’s (COL ’21) analysis of the distinctive artistry of film noir.
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