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Theatrical art for Late Night with the Devil from Varsity Cinema.

“Late Night with the Devil”

Owen Herdrick, Senior Writer April 16, 2024

“Late Night with the Devil” is not a horror movie, at least in the sense that scaring the viewer is quite low on the film’s priorities. What brings substance to the film is not the lack of jumpscares,...

Michaelina Wautier, A Self-portrait with Easel

The rediscovery of Michaelina Wautier, the 17th-century painter no one knows about

Ashlyn Jones, Arts & Life Editor April 4, 2024

On Saturday, March 23, the Saint Louis Art Museum celebrated Women’s History Month by hosting its annual Mary Strauss Women in the Arts Lecture on the discovered works of 17th-century Dutch painter Michaelina...

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Three romance books for oblivious boyfriends

Aidan DeSpain, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

When it comes to understanding complex emotions and communicating those emotions, men are often considered to be “clueless”. If he isn’t, many conclude that there was a woman in their life who taught...

Photo from Spotify

Making waves: Teddy Swims’ journey from YouTube covers to Billboard No. 1

Brendan Brunette, Senior Writer April 3, 2024

Born Jaten Collin Dimsdale in Conyers, Georgia, the 31-year-old goes by the pseudonym Teddy Swims, with the former referring to a childhood nickname that references his teddy-bear-like size and the latter...

(Rachel Zilligen / The University News)

“Love Lies Bleeding” is not just a tale of queer love, but a seedy story of lust and violence with darkly funny moments

MC Pavlick, Fundraising Chair April 3, 2024

Gym manager Lou (Kristen Stewart) falls for the transient Jackie (Katy O’Brian), who has stopped in town and is preparing for a bodybuilding competition in Las Vegas. After closing at the gym, Lou chats...

‘Open Hands: Crafting the Spiritual’ Currently Showing at MOCRA

Grant Bellchamber, Senior Writer March 18, 2024

Featuring works from six intergenerational artists, MOCRA’s new exhibition, ‘Open Hands: Crafting the Spiritual’, incorporates diverse perspectives on spiritual and religious experiences, which are...

Photo courtesy of Saint Louis Balkan American Connection.

Chemistry Professor Asmira Alagic and the Stem Wellness Group

Maram Lemnifi, Staff Writer March 14, 2024

Dr. Asmira Alagic is an assistant professor of chemistry and the undergraduate program director of the chemistry department at Saint Louis University. Over the years she has also become very involved with...

MGMTs seventh album made its disappointing debut on Feb. 23 (Photo Courtesy of MGMTs bandcamp site).

“Loss of Life” will make any listener feel like they’ve been through just that

Aidan DeSpain, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

Imagine this: a listener opens their desired music streaming service and comes to find that a well-known band from the early 2000s, known for their fresh electronic sound, has released a new album. They...

You’ve never seen Timothee Chalamet like this

Jenna Ross, contributor February 29, 2024

“Wonka,” released on Dec. 15, 2023, declares itself as a feel-good musical prequel to the 1971 movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Now starring acclaimed actor Timothee Chalamet, the...

Top tracks this Valentine’s season based on your relationship status

Top tracks this Valentine’s season based on your relationship status

MC Pavlick, Fundraising Chair February 22, 2024

The New Romance “SYNCOPATE” by MICHELLE bottles up the energy of undeniable chemistry with a new love. “Pulling Me Closer” by Aeris Roves is a soothing neo-soul hit that describes how nearly...

Five Black romance books to add to your TBR

Five Black romance books to add to your TBR

Ashlyn Jones, Co-Editor of Arts & Life February 22, 2024

It is February: that means it's time to celebrate both Valentine’s Day and Black History Month. What better way to honor the two occasions than to read romance novels that star Black main characters,...

Peace

Love is in the air

Juliette Callahan, Arts & Life Editor February 21, 2024

Love is expressed in many different forms. From its four languages to its depictions in art, film and photography, it never ceases to be present in peoples’ lives.  One could even say...

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