Jazz musical bands blow audience away with rhythmic sounds, elaborate solos

Jazz is the type of music that is experienced rather than heard. It buzzes deep in the chest of any observer and vibrates through the floor, compelling listeners’ feet to tap along. 

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Limón Dance company pays tribute to late founders, impresses with traditional American modern dance

Whether it’s the viral a cappella group VoicePlay or the eclectic instrumental group Sultans of Strings, the Limelight and Accent series always gives the Geneseo community an amazing experience, and their last show of the semester was no exception. 

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Gifted campus photographer features photos of unfamiliar areas in Letchworth State Park

All throughout the month of December, photographs of Letchworth State Park, taken by Geneseo Campus Photographer Keith Walters ‘11, will be exhibited at the new Humphrey Nature Center in Genesee Falls. 

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Objectification of female superhero overshadows great potential for franchise film

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. revived its very problematic DC Extended Universe franchise on June 2 with the spectacular Wonder Woman

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Swift’s Reputation embodies singer’s fresh, rebellious style

“I swear I don’t love the drama—it loves me.” Three years after the release of her album 1989, Taylor Swift is back with Reputation, a bombastic and intimate record full of betrayal and vengeance—and as always, Swift has no hesitation pointing fingers. 

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Works created by accused sexual abusers separate from their wrongdoings

There have been a series of disturbing reports about famous men committing sexual misconduct: Harvey Weinstein, Ben Affleck, Kevin Spacey, Jeffrey Tambor, Brett Ratner, Louis C.K., Matt Lauer and many others have all been accused of varying levels of inappropriate to outright criminal behavior. 

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Orchesis dance ensemble stages exhilarating showcase at Riviera

Dance seems to always captivate the admiration and attention of numerous people. 

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Geneseo alumna shows off environmentally conscious artwork in Kinetic Gallery

With the global environment on the decline, it’s important to revere what’s left of nature and urge people to play a role in undoing as much damage as possible. 

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Geneseo Symphony Orchestra concert illustrates individual, collaborative talent

The Geneseo Symphony Orchestra, Festival Chorus and the Genesee Valley Children’s Choir put on a stunning performance of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana,” during which instrumental players emphasized each note perfectly as the melodious Latin lyrics soared over the beautiful notes.

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Welsh, English artists unite to create deep-seated album

Two solo artists hunkered down in an apartment in 2013 in Cardiff, Wales, and began to piece together the songs that would eventually culminate into the album Heiress.

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Faculty recital offers educational experience in moving concert

Never before has music been so entrancing and captivating, but also informative and educational. 

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Fascinating nonfiction read provides insights into modern Russian history

One hundred years after the October Revolution, which drove Russia into totalitarianism until 1991, Russian journalist and activist Masha Gessen sought to understand the past, present and future. 

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Musical Theatre Club travels through time with popular songs from assorted decades

Geneseo’s Musical Theatre Club is known for their high-energy, captivating performances. Their most recent showcase was no exception.

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Canadian artists lead musical voyage, represent various genres

Exploring the world, sharing cultures and creating new and exciting art is something you can experience all without ever leaving your seat. Through music, a different and exhilarating mix of western and eastern cultures can be enjoyed without the journey. 

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Wind quintet captivates audience with euphonious, harmonious sound

All eyes were drawn to the Doty Recital Hall stage, the only source of light in the dark auditorium. 

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Discrimination of Asian Americans examined in authentic, well-developed performance

Geneseo has put on thought-provoking and socially relevant musical and drama pieces many times before, and this past week was no different. 

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Face Off: Negative stigma regarding child acting ignores significant benefits

The mention of child actors often draws one’s thoughts to the decline of Lindsay Lohan, the deterioration of Macaulay Culkin, as well as the large number of other young stars seemingly crippled by the weight of fame. The spotlight or eventual loss of it is sometimes too much. As grades suffer, and indulgence in alcohol or other drugs becomes a coping mechanism; acts of debauchery keep the attention on the young artist. Acting as a child has serious risks, yet it should not be entirely denounced.

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Face Off: Mainstream media place unnecesary pressure on young Hollywood professionals

Child actors—recently put into the spotlight with the premiere of the second season of “Stranger Things,”—have been a widely controversial topic for years. Later in life, several have gone through mental health and drug issues, holding the Hollywood industry responsible for the deterioration of many lives through the makings of adolescent celebrities.

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Charming god of thunder returns in new film, garners laughs from audience

Blonde hair swaying, a sizzling hammer in hand, thunder and lightning crackling—that’s the Thor we’ve been waiting for. 

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Square dance brings participants together in American tradition, community collaboration

As a college student, it may seem out of the ordinary to find yourself square dancing on a Saturday evening surrounded by people of many ages, but that unique charm is what made the Geneseo String Band Square Dance so enjoyable. 

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