Walking into the Bertha V.B. Lederer Gallery for a lecture on Northeastern Brazil and the female struggles in the country, one would expect to find a handful of students and maybe a staff member or two.
Read MoreGeneseo should restore studio art major, offer more resources to creative students
Former College President Christopher Dahl changed the course of Geneseo’s art programs in 2010 when he decided to deactivate the studio art major. Eight years later, it’s time for Geneseo to bring it back.
Read MoreCollege implements education track in music department
After many years of anticipation for a music education program, the moment has finally arrived. The program at Geneseo officially starts this year.
Read MoreSci-fi spinoff flops due to shoddy screenplay, rapid pacing
Lovers of action and Arnold Schwarzenegger are sure to be familiar with the 1987 film Predator. While not a perfect movie, the original Predator maintains an impressive following of loyal fans who have hoped for a reboot that matched the original’s immersive style and complex lore. Shane Black’s The Predator is not that film.
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT ON: Kim Binaghi Lee
Every Tuesday in the Nassau Hall painting studio from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., painter extraordinaire Kim Bhangi Lee from the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts offers demonstrations, tips and a space for students to let loose and enjoy the arts.
Read MoreExhibit showcases unusual photos donated to Geneseo
The sights around us can seem unremarkable when we look at them from the same perspectives every day. Visitors to the Lockhart Gallery’s most recent exhibit “From the Permanent Collection: New Acquisitions Part 1” are afforded the rare opportunity to see ordinary scenes from a different, darker perspective thanks to the infrared photography of Joseph Constantino.
Read MoreMusic professor Jonathan Gonder amazes in solo piano concert
Audience members chose their seats strategically at professor of music Jonathan Gonder’s solo piano recital on Sunday Sept.16. They hoped to find spots that would allow them to watch Gonder’s hands as he performed fast-paced pieces by masters like Bach, Debussy and Rachmaninoff.
Read MoreNon-binary musician explores path to self-growth on recent release
Every human being struggles with identity and coming into themselves at some point in their lives. Australian singer-songwriter Tash Sultana’s debut album is a familiar and inspiring soundtrack for everyone trying to understand who they are. Sultana released Flow State on Aug. 31.
Read MoreNetflix movie lacks solid romance, unlikely friendship redeems plot
Teenage girls across the world often fall prey to bullies and insecurities; high school is a breeding ground for both. Netflix’s new movie Sierra Burgess Is a Loser hits these prevalent issues with a dash of romance while following the personal growth of two teenage girls.
Read MoreSpotify hurts profits of artists, labels
While Spotify has become all the rage to anyone who has ears and a smartphone, the service has carved a deep wound into the music industry.
Read MoreIntricate multi-artist exhibit highlights Brazilian culture
Behind the doors of a typical room in Brodie Hall lies a seemingly magical world full of art, poetry and history all coming from the people of northeastern Brazil.
Read MoreGeneseo local plays original songs, covers at Main Street coffee shop
To the delight of patrons at Cricket’s Coffee Company on Thursday Sept. 6, the soothing sounds of Tyler Westcott’s mixed musical genres reverberated around the shop, livening the ambiance and touching the soul.
Read MoreIndie rock album calls for introspection through probing lyrics
After a two-year hiatus, singer-songwriter Mitski Miyawaki released her fifth studio album, Be the Cowboy, on Aug. 17 to a chorus of overwhelmingly positive reviews.
Orchesis visiting speaker Lehrer stresses importance of physics in dance
Eager dancers didn’t let the unexpected power outage dampen their spirits on the afternoon of Aug. 31. They formed an attentive cluster in the Schrader Gymnasium dance studio, determined to learn all that they could from the master class hosted by the student-run dance organization Orchesis.
Read MoreRacism still lingers despite Asian -American visibility in present film industry
It’s hard to avoid the buzz over several popular movies out starring Asian actors like Crazy Rich Asians and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. It’s clear that the entertainment industry has taken strides to include Asian people and culture in recent media. The industry, however, still fails in their portrayal of diversity.
Read MoreStudent-run magazine Catharsis makes prominent comeback on campus
If you’re a writer with notebooks chock-full of stories, a painter whose brush is worn from beautifying canvas or an aspiring bard with lyrics that could soothe a dragon’s temper, then Catharsis may be for you.
Read MoreGeneseo performers welcomed once again to Fringe Festival
Beginning in 1947 in Edinburgh, Scotland, fringe festivals have brought together talented individuals of all capabilities in one location. The Rochester Fringe Festival started seven years ago in 2012 and Geneseo has been a part of it since day one.
Read MoreHorror film marred by lack of character, plot development
On elementary school playgrounds across the country, the horrifying game of truth or dare is played by children in droves. It’s a memory that would make any rational person cower in terror. At least, that’s what director Jeff Wadlow had in mind when he decided to piece together Blumhouse Production’s’s latest film Truth or Dare.
Read MoreFreedom, equality elevate multifaceted artist’s music
Janelle Monáe has proven herself one of the most innovative and intriguing artists in the industry. Her art, which includes singing, acting and coordinating her own record label, asks audiences to consider where they stand in the world.
Read MoreSenior students draw connections between artists, culture in presentations of department symposium
Studying the history of art can reveal a lot about society. The annual Geneseo Art History Symposium on Friday April 20 in Newton 213 informed its audience about the all-encompassing impact of art, ranging from the effects of alcoholism on 19th century French artwork to Beyoncé’s expression of black feminism through her music.
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