Battlefront II attempts to redeem reputation
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor
September 24, 2018
Electronic Arts (EA) “Star Wars” exclusive license has been a point of contention since its announcement in 2013. This contention has only been exasperated since the catastrophic release of “Star Wars Battlefront II.” However, despite the original problems facing the game, several changes have...
Theatre department prepares for semester
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor
September 24, 2018
Change and excitement. These two words describe the upcoming semester for Baker’s theatre department. From preparing for a major festival to rehearsing new productions, and the addition of a new professor, this year proves to be anything but boring for students involved in all capacities of theatre. Emily...
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 2 released
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer
June 2, 2018
With summer drawing near, many television shows are wrapping up their seasons, leaving us with nothing to watch. Well, almost nothing. Hulu’s breakout series, “The Handmaid’s Tale” has returned for its second season and promises to answer all the questions the season one finale left. Elizabeth Mo...
Midnight Sun: movie review
Story by Angela Bober, Writer
April 17, 2018
"Midnight Sun" a romantic drama movie, hit theaters on March 23, grossing $7.7 million by Easter Sunday. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film an 18 percent, however, audience members rated it at 49 percent. The movie is based on a Japanese film of the same name. The film follows Katie (Bella Thorne), a hou...
Dodging performs at Lawrence’s Jazzhaus
Story by Lily Stephens, Multimedia Editor
April 13, 2018
In the dimly lit Jazzhaus on Lawrence's Massachusetts Street, Dodging took to the stage on March 23. This was Dodging's second show at the Jazzhaus, and their set was followed by local Lawrence cover band Shrimply Pibbles. Lead singer and guitarist Tre Byers led the band in their typical set, with the...
Students explore directing in TH476
Story by Halle Morrell, Writer
April 11, 2018
If you scroll down to the very bottom of the spring 2018 timetable, the final class of the list is TH476, or Directing. For those with no theatre connections, this class is blatantly ignored. But, this hidden gem holds a lot of valuable learning opportunities. Taught by Instructor of Theatre Patti Heiman...
Love, Simon: movie review
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer
April 11, 2018
Every year, springtime guarantees the lineup of light-hearted romantic comedies debuting in movie theaters across America. This year is no different, however, one of these movies stands out from the rest. Love, Simon, adapted from the book Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda, hits all the hallmarks of a...
‘The Trojan Women’ explores traditional female roles
Story by Elizabeth Hanson, Assistant Photo Editor
March 27, 2018
Binge-worthy: 5 shows to stream besides ‘The Office’
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer
March 25, 2018
If you are anything like the typical college student, then you’ve probably binge-watched “The Office” on Netflix at least three times. Don’t be ashamed, I’m pretty sure half of America is in the same boat, and can you really blame them? The show’s portrayal of working in an office connec...
‘The Handmaid’s Tale:’ The new go-to dystopian story
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer
March 19, 2018
Step aside “Hunger Games” because the new go-to dystopian story everyone should be watching is Hulu’s original show, “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Filled with intrigue, drama and a healthy dose of social commentary this show is bound to get any viewers full attention minutes into the first episode...
Comedian Jenny Zegrino cracks up students
Story by Lily Stephens, Multimedia Editor
March 19, 2018
Comedian Jenny Zegrino visited Rice Auditorium on Feb. 15 to perform a set for students and was hosted by the Student Activities Council. Zegrino is originally from the Midwest, but has lived in New York and is now located in Los Angeles. She has been featured on the hit shows “@Midnight”, “Cona...
‘The Trojan Women’
Story by Halle Morrell, Writer
March 19, 2018
The newest play to reach Rice Auditorium is Euripides’ “The Trojan Women.” Boasting extreme amounts of woman empowerment, the Ancient Greek tragedy explains the fall of the city of Troy and all that came with it. Associate Professor of Theatre Tom Heiman, the play’s director, chose “The Tro...
