For this first tutorial, let’s start with a basic wardrobe essential: distressed denim shorts. Paired with bare legs in the [...]
Arts
Florists on display at Petals and Paintings
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Krannert Art Museum’s annual Moms Weekend fundraiser. The museum will once again be [...]
Behind the scenes: Marching Illini
If the Marching Illini is steeped in traditions, there must be a history behind it, right? Of course! I sat [...]
The Academy of St. Matrin in the Fields
On April 19, one of the world’s legendary chamber orchestras, Great Britain’s Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, will [...]
Book review – “Titanic’s Last Secrets”
No single non-military event in 20th century history has created a greater historical cult than the sinking of the great [...]
Theatre review: Jersey Boys
The latest revival of the 2006 Tony Award winning Best Musical Jersey Boys has returned to Chicago’s Bank of America Theatre for [...]
Overcoming all odds
If you want to understand Hua Nian, look at her paintings. It’s all there: spewing onto every canvas, hiding behind [...]
Teenager with superpowers causes terrible destruction
When a teenager gets superpowers, s/he has two options: a) become a noble, world-saving caped crusader, or b) freak out, [...]
VOICE Reading Series brings performance art to Krannert Art Museum
Art museums are traditionally reserved for viewing purposes only — to walk around a large gallery and criticize, admire and [...]
The heart of India
Fizaa, the Hindi term for ‘atmosphere,’ describes a whole new world. The costumes shimmer under a blanket of colorful lights, [...]
Life’s a drag
One could argue that drag has always been a part of performance. In Shakespeare’s time, male actors would play both [...]
Behind the scenes: Marching Illini
Okay, I’ve discussed my favorite music and clarinet section traditions. Now it’s time to discuss my favorite band traditions as a [...]
