Former The White Stripes artist releases powerful junior album composed of heavy themes

Nostalgic fans of The White Stripes may remember Jack White for his brash guitar playing and garage-rock days, but his new album, Boarding House Reach, takes an entirely experimental turn from White’s typical style.

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Lackluster Marvel soundtrack an obvious flaw in cinematic franchise

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is arguably the most successful film franchise of all time, yet the company has one glaring issue. Although Marvel’s 18 films since the original Iron Man have grossed more than $14.8 billion, they have failed to develop a musical identity.

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11th season of supernatural show filled with overused plot-lines, lacks chemistry between beloved characters

When “The X-Files” first aired in 1993, critics insisted that it would not last more than one season. Now, over two decades, 11 seasons and two feature films later, “The X-Files” is considered by many to be one of the most popular and successful television shows of all time. 

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Musical theater majors to present classic story with modest, performance-based directives

The Geneseo community will be treated to what will be yet another spectacular performance from the Geneseo Department of Music.

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MTC transforms known songs, presents comedic skits in collaborative show

Geneseo’s Musical Theater Club is a group of talented students on-campus who use their biannual performances to express their love for the musical genre.

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Annual filmmaking contest encourages students to express creativity under pressure

Teams of students raced against the clock to submit projects for the seventh annual Geneseo Insomnia Film Festival. 

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Geneseo Wind Ensemble honors native New York composers in impressive concert

The melodious sounds from each instrument in the Geneseo Wind Ensemble delighted the audience members and certainly put each attendee in a “New York State of Mind.”

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Second season of Marvel’s hit Netflix series fails to present legitimate, clear character arcs

It’s been three years since Netflix released the captivating first season of Marvel’s “Jessica Jones.” Fans rejoiced at the new release of the long-awaited second season on March 8; however, the season was ultimately lackluster.

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Artist Review: “Atlanta” creator limitless in entertainment industry

Donald Glover is a rapper, singer, producer, actor, sketch comedian, stand-up comedian, screenwriter, director, TV star, movie star and prestige show runner who is finally experiencing bonafide pop culture stardom. 

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Science fiction movie represents female medical professionals, displays intricate cinematic effects

Following the success of his film Ex Machina, writer and director Alex Garland has once again achieved a visually stunning and thought-provoking feat with his latest release, Annihilation.

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Geneseo singing groups exhibit professionalism in mid-winter concert at Central Presbyterian Church

The Central Presbyterian Church on Center Street has a high arching ceiling, which allows numerous voices chorusing at once to reverberate over the heads of the audience, bouncing off the walls and into the ears of observers. 

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Mayan legends explored in student run production

The beautiful staging and costumes were only a backdrop to the amazing story the student actors portrayed in one of Geneseo’s latest productions.  

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Former Geneseo resident Leslie Heen shares intimate, provocative work with community

Despite not having any majors geared toward creating art, Geneseo is nonetheless a home for some very talented artists, or simply those inspired and awed by art. 

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Spotlight On: Austin Yarton

The jazzy intro to Michael Bublé’s version of the classic “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved ByYou)” transcended throughout the Los Angeles theater of NBC’s “The Voice,” as charismatic business administration major senior Austin Yarton took the stage with immense swagger.

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Chris Rock’s latest stand-up Netflix special shows more vulnerable side of comedian

Netflix added another prestigious special to their already impressive stand-up library with the release of Chris Rock’s “Tamborine” on Feb. 14. Rock joins the likes of high-profile comedians, like Dave Chappelle and Jerry Seinfeld, who have signed lucrative deals to bring their material to the popular streaming service.

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Critics necessary in film industry conversations

Movies, like every other piece of art, are often the subject of criticism. Professional critics judge popular movies with an emphasis on both box office success and observations based on expected standards of quality.  

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Jamaican poet shares intricate work with Geneseo community

centuries, perhaps because it is the most honest form of literature, cutting to the heart with as few words as possible. A poet exchanges the literal truth for a more genuine, emotional truth. 

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Symphony Orchestra highlights esteemed composer, student competition winners

Honoring the 150th anniversary of the birth of American composer Amy Beach, the Geneseo Symphony Orchestra concert “Mother Tongue” was held on Sunday Feb. 25 in the Wadsworth Auditorium. The orchestra was under conductor and coordinator of instrumental activities Leah McGray. 

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SASI tackles social issues with artistic annual event

In today’s political climate, there are many pressing issues that still need to be addressed. Students Against Social Injustice is working to change that.

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College a cappella ensembles unite in collaborative concert

The lights began to dim and the feeling of anticipation spread through the air as the audience prepared to enjoy the beautiful sounds of a cappella. 

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