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Americans were once filled with excitement and anticipation at the iconic words “and the Oscar goes to…”; the name inside the envelope leaving viewers buzzing with the thrill of awards season. In recent years, however, the buzz seems to have died down in the … [Read more] about Is Anyone Watching Award Shows?
January 9th kicked off many things at Vanguard University: the spring 2023 semester, the usual parking frenzy, and rehearsals for the Lyceum Theater’s spring musical The Drowsy Chaperone. The Drowsy Chaperone is an award-winning 1998 play-within-a-play style … [Read more] about From Page to Stage: The Lyceum Theatre’s Rehearsal Process
By Isabella Perez on Nov. 16, 2022 at 7pm As November swiftly comes and goes, the joy of Christmas rolls in, bringing its traditions with it. Christmas movies have been a staple in many lives during the holiday season. They often bring reminders of sweet … [Read more] about VU Votes: Best Christmas Movies
The original 1942 film of Holiday Inn is a revered classic in American musical films. While it has a rather young life in the theater setting, the story is one that many would find familiar. A famous figure seeking a humble life, discovering fame is not all … [Read more] about “Holiday Inn” Critique
By Emily Miller Everyone knows how Hallmark Christmas movies go even if they’ve never seen one before. A small town girl who owns a bakery comes across a big city hotshot man who wants to shut down her business just before the town Christmas baking … [Read more] about A Hallmark Christmas Film Review
Vanguard University's Theatre Department is going full-steam ahead with their new season of plays. From performers to directors, Vanguard’s Theatre Production Team is working on the shows of this exciting season. The Lyceum Theatre kicked off the season with … [Read more] about Theatre Spring Season Line Up
By Bertha Cuellar, 7 October 2022After two years of cancelled performances and lost experiences, a new love for theatre and Broadway has grown in communities worldwide. While performances range from small community theatre productions to world-renowned … [Read more] about A Crazy Schedule of a Theatre Major
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in one of the most unique spots of its decade and a half. With the release of one of its latest shows within the continuity of the larger universe, Moon Knight, the studio has made a new leap into once again new territory. In … [Read more] about Marvel’s New Moon
Romanticizing fame and fortune has always been at the core of American culture, but in the past few years this model of thinking has reached new peaks. Society has been heavily promoting influencer culture on major mainstream platforms such as YouTube, where … [Read more] about An Influencer’s Reality
Since the 1970’s video games have cemented themselves into the pillars of mainstream popularity. The industry has grown and branched out in countless ways, spreading to multiple areas of entertainment such as arcade machines, consoles, and PC gaming. Video … [Read more] about Can Video Games Be Properly Represented in Hollywood Cinema?
In just several years, cryptocurrencies have become a major staple in the world of investments and digital economies. Bitcoin was the first to risse, and it soon spawned a plethora of digital currencies that people all over the world have begun investing in. … [Read more] about NFT’s: Crypto’s New Craze
In 2000, a genre was born with the success and distribution of the first X-Men movie. In 2002, the genre continued to grow and evolve with the release of Spider-Man. It is no secret that Hollywood has been saturated by the comic book movie/ superhero … [Read more] about Multiversal Consequences
For the last couple of years, COVID-19 has prevented students from having the full college experience, including their ability to travel. Now that places are opening up, students should take full advantage of the opportunities placed in front of them such as … [Read more] about The Importance of Traveling Abroad in College
In the prime generation of music streaming, playlists has become more popular for listening to music. Streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music are a clear example of this. Creating personalized playlists for users, summing artists’ discographies … [Read more] about Music Albums: A Dying Medium?
Nevermind Album Artwork, 1991. Photo Credit: Kirk Weddle Nirvana was a major influence on 90s rock culture and music, but in recent years, discussion on their influence has sparked the debate on whether or not the band is overrated. On September 24, 1991, … [Read more] about 30 Years of “Nevermind”