A view of inside the Sphere in Las Vegas. Ally Hall | Collegian Like many sensory-sensitive individuals, I’m easily unsettled by a cool-toned overhead light or a bad perfume. The idea of an “immersive experience” is about as undesirable as getting flossed at the dentist or attending a morning lecture. For me, the best aspect of live music is...
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Professor and students to star in ‘My Fair Lady’
Saffian and Franklin pose as Doolittle and Higgins. Courtesy | Trinity Bird When Kelly Franklin turned 40, his wife said he should fulfill his lifelong dream of starring in a musical. At the end of this month, the associate professor of English will take the stage as professor Henry Higgins in a production of “My Fair Lady.” Along with...
‘Balloonerism’ re-raises Miller from the dead
Mac Miller in 2014. Courtesy | kmeron Deceased rapper Mac Miller’s album “Balloonerism” has haunting elements and demands emotional resilience from its listeners. Miller’s second of two posthumous albums was released on Jan. 17 with an immersive short film, making it oddly personal. According to Variety magazine, fans speculate the album was recorded in 2014 when Miller was battling drug...
Professor’s Picks-Gavin Weaire, professor of classical studies
Dr. Weaire holds flower. Courtesy | Gavin Weaire Song: “Lascia ch’io pianga” by George Frideric Handel (1711) I’ve noticed that this is the designated category for faculty to show that they’re not just into high art. Sod that. Go listen to a good recording of Handel’s “Lascia ch’io pianga.” (Or “Lascia la spina.”)” Oh, alright. You can also listen...
