Multiple Grammy award winner Sam Smith returned to the music scene on Friday Nov. 3, releasing a new, deftly produced album entitled The Thrill of It All.
Read MoreSecond annual Geneseo Fringe Festival hosts variety of student artists, exhibits collection of campus talent
It’s hard to imagine that a school event can have giraffes making out, captivating literature, hula hooping instructors, flutists, popcorn, smooth jazz, coloring books and holy gospel all in one building. But the Geneseo Fringe Festival was an event that offered all of that and more.
Read MoreFall musical “Company” demonstrates alternative narrative, immerses audience members in production
In 1970, one musical offered methods of character exploration never seen before, thus revolutionizing future theater productions forever.
Read MoreDisney continues to produce innovative content with its first prominent LGBTQ+ storyline
Disney has always been a progressive franchise. Whether it be through portraying racial tensions and discrimination in Zootopia, or environmental issues in Disney Pixar’s WALL-E, the franchise has created eye-opening media pieces that speak well to current events and controversies.
Read MoreTV Show Review: Netflix hit series returns with identical hype, supernatural monsters, lovable characters
The highly anticipated second season of Netflix’s smash-hit original series, “Stranger Things,” was released on Friday Oct. 27 to the delight of fans worldwide. The second season picks up one year after the events of season one, which left off with a plethora of unanswered questions: Where is Eleven? What is the future of the love triangle between Nancy, Steve and Jonathan? What’s wrong with Will after his experiences in the Upside Down? Will there be justice for Barb?
Read MoreImprov team throws comedic curveballs in Halloween themed performance
You don’t always know what to expect when you attend an improvised comedy show, but Geneseo’s No Laugh Track Required did not disappoint its audience in the troop’s latest performance.
Read MoreArtist Ng examines Chinese culture with firsthand perspective at Lederer Gallery
Students were able to examine different aspects of the Chinese culture, away from an Americanized point-of-view, with the new exhibit on campus, featuring the artist Chee Wang Ng.
Read MoreGeneseo band Straw Hat honors late student, friend with collaborative sound
This week, Geneseo witnessed the start of what is sure to be an exciting adventure for the newly founded band Straw Hat. Formed following the untimely death of Geneseo student Samual Nichols in May, the members of Straw Hat, in true Geneseo spirit, chose to honor Nichols by continuing to spread his love of music.
Read More“Company” to entertain with unconventional story
This year’s fall musical, “Company,” is one of the most character driven pieces Geneseo’s music department has put on in years.
Read MoreArtist Beck introduces fresh, uplifting sound in latest album
With a career spanning over 25 years, American-singer-songwriter Beck Hansen—professionally known as Beck—has been pushing the envelope musically for decades. His newest, most vibrant, unwaveringly upbeat album Colors was released on Oct. 13 and follows his typical out of left-field sound, but goes brighter, achieving the most pop sound Beck has ever played.
Read MoreToKnight Show comedy team exposes difficulties faced by minority groups
Imagine living in a society where you are deliberately identified as “the other.”
Read MoreEsteemed author inspires Geneseo students with fanciful reading
In “Tell Us You Were Here,” the narrator’s voice is presented as frantic and unstable, repeating elements and dwelling on disturbing memories, but it is also beautiful.
Read MoreSpectrum, chamber singers intrigue audience with talent, meaningful music
Geneseo Chamber Singers’ and the Spectrum Women’s Ensemble’s voices resonated throughout Doty Recital Hall and sent chills to audience members at their latest performance.
Read MoreGeography professor’s exhibit grapples with environmental issues in Lockhart Gallery
Professor of geography Ren Vasiliev is a ball of energy, lighting up the room and making all students feel welcome at her art exhibit.
Read MoreImmigration controversies metaphorically represented in local musical at Riviera Theater
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”
Read MoreBlade Runner sequel cinematically reflects original, intrigues audience with complex topics, thematic issues
Vast synthetic farmlands, derelict slums advertising indulgence at every street corner, a melodic and haunting score, the virtues of existence and the light of life found in strange and often uncomfortable places make up Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049, which captures the feel of the original Blade Runner directed by Ridley Scott.
Read MoreRapper Eminem rightly addresses political issues in outspoken verses
Eminem ignited the Internet on the evening of Oct. 10 when BET’s Hip-Hop Awards aired a video of the long time rapper’s anti-Trump freestyle entitled “The Storm.”
Read MoreStudent directed play reveals dire effects of alcohol, drugs
Geneseo students are vigorously rehearsing and preparing for their performance of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ “The Motherfucker with the Hat,” which is sure to captivate audiences.
Read MoreGuest speaker, architect educates students about local parks, major restorations
To some people, parks are just places to walk a dog or enjoy the outdoors. Some fail to think about how local parks—especially around Geneseo—may have a lot more history than meets the eye.
Read MoreMoving, awe-inspiring performance by Geneseo Symphony Orchestra
Eager attendees gathered to listen to the beautiful music played by the Geneseo Symphony Orchestra during their first concert of the year. Wadsworth Auditorium buzzed with anticipation on Sunday Oct. 15 as the audience waited to see the musical masterpieces that were in store for them.
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