By: Melissa Abi Jaoude
In her new music video “Empire,” Shakira is the girl on fire-literally.
Arts, Music
Arts
Edible Books Festival Showcases Literary Tastes
By: Ryan Dowd
The Boston College library staff transformed food and words into art with their Edible Books Festival, with delicious creations such as ‘The Scarlet Letter’ and ‘Huckleberry Flan.’
Arts, Fashion, Column
OshKosh B’gone: Embracing A Modern Take On The Overall Trend
By: Therese Tully
Overalls are no longer just for the playground-they can be part of a chic, sophisticated ensemble with the addition of scarves, heels, and layers.
Column, Music, Arts
April Fools’: The Flaming Lips’ Pink Floyd Parody Prank
By: Matt Mazzari
In a series of April Fools’ Day pranks, the Flaming Lips released a Pink Floyd parody album that tricked several major news outlets and challenged common notions of what constitutes a prank.
Arts, On Campus
A Flea’s Life: Inside The ‘Bag’
By: John Wiley, Ariana Igneri, and Michelle Tomassi
Before stepping onto the O’Connell stage for their last ‘Big Show’ this weekend, the three senior Fleabaggers reflect on the past four years with the improv group.
Arts
Losing The Magic Of A Franchise
By: Michelle Tomassi
With J.K. Rowling’s announcement of three more films, it seems as if authors keep expanding their stories until there are no secrets left. Readers and viewers are never satisfied with what writers have to offer, leading to unnecessary spin-offs.
Arts, Column
A Defense Of UGBC’s Failed Concert Legacy
By: John Wiley
UGBC’s decision to section off concert-planning activities felt reasonable enough, at least looking through a lens narrowly limited last semester’s failures, but there are real concerns in the handing over of responsibilities.
Arts
This Weekend In Arts: April 3-6
By: Ariana Igneri
Several big events are happening on campus this weekend, including ALC Showdown, My Mother’s Fleabag Big Show, and a lecture in Robsham from film director Oliver Stone.
Arts, Music
Salad Days’ Is Difficult To Digest, But Also Far From Bland
By: John Wiley
Mac DeMarco’s Salad Days shows off a mature side of the eccentric Canadian performer that can go unnoticed live.
Arts, Column
Oliver Stone & Activism In The Arts
By: Ryan Dowd
Oliver Stone’s work and upcoming visit to campus should remind us that we must develop the desire and skill of injecting meaning into the art we create.
