Natural Selection
By Ariel Bojeun,January 28, 2010
As the University of Virginia’s yearbook Corks and Curls comes to an end after nearly 120 years, James Madison’s Bluestone is reaching new contemporary heights. A university’s yearbook serves as a graphic and narrated history of the students, academics, staff, sports teams and more. But as the ability to connect through digital means, like Facebook, overcomes traditional media, long-treasured productions are being cut. Student interest slowly dwindled over the past years for the Corks and Curls... Read more »
‘The Fourth Kind’: Not the Typical Horror Film
By Ariel Bojeun,November 9, 2009
“When a UFO is sighted, it is called an encounter of the first kind. When evidence is collected, it is known as an encounter of the second kind. When contact is made with extraterrestrials, it is the third kind. The next level, ABDUCTION, is the fourth kind. This encounter has been the most difficult to document until now” (The Fourth Kind 2009). “The Fourth Kind,” directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, relays an actual series of recording and the replication of the final kind of alien interaction.... Read more »
Say Anything Scores With New Album
By Ariel Bojeun,November 5, 2009
For those who have followed the journey from the energetic “…Is a Real Boy“ to the impressively extensive “In Defense of the Genre,“ Say Anthing’s latest self-titled album provides a balance of their classic sound and an intense variety of new and intriguing styles. The album is certainly not lacking in catchy melodies that have shown through in their previous works. A mix of acoustic and electric guitar, violin, synthesizers, trumpet and even what seem to be wooden... Read more »
Combat Society, Be ‘Original’
By Ariel Bojeun,October 8, 2009
Society explains what to believe, what is the “norm” and what life should amount to. But perhaps, following the heart, be it calculus or the performing arts, and living for one’s happiness are what’s really important. “Originals,” being performed this week at Theater II, captured the eccentricity and heart that it takes to conquer these standards and be original. With unique references to Theatre II and the apparent personal connections throughout the dialogue, it is only logical... Read more »
Divine Truth: Light in the Storm
By Ariel Bojeun,October 1, 2009
The movement of water is a cycle, the beginning and the end of life for all living and growing things. It provides nourishment, washes away the dirt of life and eventually, can flush out lives all together. “The Diviners,” the opening work on the main stage of Latimer-Shaeffer Theatre, captures this cyclical nature with its opening and closing monologues and the movement from fear to trust and back again. Set in Zion, Ind. during the Great Depression, the show follows a group of warmhearted,... Read more »
Brand New’s ‘Daisy’ Drops Ball
By Ariel Bojeun,September 24, 2009
“Daisy,” the much anticipated fourth album of the alternative rock band Brand New, veers drastically away from their past acoustic, more melodic works. It alternates the traditional vocal sounds with screaming lyrics by Jesse Lacey. Although it may confuse some of its avid followers, their new album illustrates their progression into new musical outlets. Beginning in 2000, Brand New released their first album “Your Favorite Weapon” as a pop-punk album. With each new release, their style greatly... Read more »
Virginia Cries Woolf
By Ariel Bojeun,September 10, 2009
“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” is certainly not for the faint of heart, but for those who crave drama and a night of sincere emotion then it should not be missed. The drama follows two deranged couples and their so-called “games” they play in the hopes of ultimately breaking down their partners and colleagues. Characters George (senior Jonathan Hudson) and Martha (senior Sarah Heisler) are stuck in an unsuccessful marriage. After a late night at Martha’s father’s, the president of... Read more »
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