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‘Bad Reputation’ Profiles Rock Star Joan Jett’s Music Career

Kevin Kerslake’s new documentary ‘Bad Reputation’ chronicles the career of Joan Jett, the female rock star who founded The Runaways and eventually made her name in the Blackhearts. Producing hit-singles such as “I Love Rock ‘N Roll,” “Bad Reputation,” and “Do you wanna touch me (Oh Yeah),” the 95-minute film explores Jett’s rise, and backlash, […]

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Return of Thunder & Steel

When it comes to all-out speed metal, there are few bands I would turn to before Stormwarrior. These Viking obsessed Germans have been proving their metal with every release for the past decade. It has been quite a few years since their last offering but despite the years that have passed since 2014, “Thunder And […]

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Just Star Stuff: Vine Edition

Aries; March 21 – April 19 Your Vine Quote: “I don’t need no degree to be a clothing hanger” Taurus; April 20 – May 20 Your Vine Quote: “Hurry, we’re going to be late for school!” “Bro chill I don’t know why you’re in such a big time rush” Gemini; May 21 – June 22 […]

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First Man Movie Review

First Man is a unique take on the story of famed astronaut Neil Armstrong. Director Damien Chazelle decided to make a film concerning the personal life of Armstrong, played by Ryan Gosling, instead of focusing primarily on the Apollo 11 mission. Because of this approach, some audience members will find First Man a tedious or […]

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“Conflicting Memories”: Wheaton’s Ten-Minute Play Festival

On Saturday, October 13, members of the Wheaton College community gathered in the Kresge Experimental Theater in Watson Fine Arts for the autumn production of the biannual Ten-Minute Play Festival. The festival, which is held in April and October of each year, is a collaboration between the creative Writing and theatre departments of Wheaton and […]

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Frederick Wiseman Visits Wheaton

On October 3, 2018, well known documentarian and filmmaker Frederick Wiseman arrived at Wheaton and gave tremendous insight on his life, career, techniques, and much more. Wiseman’s style of cinematography and documenting is vastly different from the likes of others in his field. Rather than utilizing people voice over or conducting interviews with the film’s […]

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Arts in Ireland

This past summer, thirteen students traveled to Ireland to study at the Burren College of Art for a faculty-led study abroad program for twenty-one days. The trip culminated in an art project that expressed their time in the country. Located on the first floor of the Mars Arts and Humanities building, in the Davis art […]

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Just Star Stuff

Aries; March 21 – April 19 Fate Pulled: Four of Wands The Meaning: It is a time for celebration, for creativity and freedom of expression! Believe in your ability to start on a new path, and celebrate your talents. Taurus; April 20 – May 20 Fate Pulled: The Magician The Meaning: Determination, confidence, elemental strength […]

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Mitski Wants To “Be The Cowboy” And You Should Too

In a rather small and intimate venue at the Columbus Theater in Providence, singer Mitski Miyawaki, known mononymously as MItski, performs an intricate, soothing, mesmerizing setlist of music. She is known to prefer these types of places and form close and memorable moments with both the audience and herself. MItski just released her fifth album […]

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‘Shameless’ Returns for its Ninth Season

Shameless season nine premiered this past Sunday night–a satisfyingly entertaining return to the lives of the Gallagher clan. Per usual, chaos ensues as Frank spreads STDs throughout his son’s PTA organization, Fiona struggles with trust issues between her new boyfriend (portrayed by Richard Flood), Lip deals with a newfound responsibility as a guardian to a […]