By Carter James, Editor in chief It’s my favorite time of the year, award season. The one time of the year where I can feel like a sports fan during playoff season. 2025 has been a great year for film and…
Social Work Q&A with Dr. Jason Newell
Newell has been a member of UM's faculty for 11 years and was recently named University Scholar. Photo courtesy of University Marketing and Communications Where did you attend school? When did you join the UM…
Battle of the buds: Apple vs. Samsung
Galaxy buds are the newest competitor to Apple's airpods. Photo by Waid Jones Samsung recently released the Galaxy Buds alongside the new Galaxy S10. These headphones are truly wireless and feature a small, sleek, in-ear design. The…
Local chocolate chip cookie showdown
Five cookie options were presented to our writers, but only one would be deemed the best. Photo by Waid Jones When confronted with purchasing decisions consumers always want to know they are getting the most out…
“Phantoms” album by Marianas Trench a delightful listen
Canadian pop rock band Marianas Trench kicked off the beginning of March with the release of their fifth studio album, “Phantoms,” putting an end to the group’s four-year-long musical drought. However, I’m of the opinion…
9 Netflix Originals to write home about
In 2019, more and more people are streaming content online every day. And it makes sense; with the rise of Netflix and other similar services, viewing our favorite shows has never been easier. One click of the mouse, and voila! Binge-worthy material is now at…
BFA Senior Dylan Dagnan presents “Seminar”
Although he prefers theatrical works with serious themes, Dagnan ensures the process of putting them together is fun. Photo by Kat Bell Senior BFA student Dylan Dagnan debated between majoring in theatre or mass communication before coming to college, but…
Gold Side scores and comments
The 2019 Gold Victory cast strikes a pose at the end of opening number, "Welcome to Mayfield." Photo by Kat Bell Judge 1 Judge 1 is a New York City based choreographer, director, and teacher. Judge…