Month: February 2024

Written By: Rylee Thomas The corporate girlboss movies of the early 2000s had a little extra kick to them. My favorite film in this particular genre is The Devil Wears Prada (2006), based on Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel of the same name. In this film, the talented Anne Hathaway plays…

Written By: Madison Bigelow    I have a confession to make: I’m a vegetarian.    You might think to yourself, Madison, who cares? But I promise this information is pertinent, because I have a second confession to make: one of my favorite authors is Anthony Bourdain.    I’ve developed a…

Written by: Jules Dowling If you’re looking for an intense, riveting, and frustrating film to watch, I highly recommend Anatomy of a Fall, directed by Justine Triet and starring Sandra Hüller. Hüller plays,  funnily enough, the lead character Sandra, an accomplished author and professor who becomes the lead suspect in…

Written By: Sky Cummings While most avid literary loyalists contend that the books always end up better than their film counterparts, there’s no doubt a few movies and shows serve as exceptions. Below I’ve noted five of my personal favorite book-to-screen adaptations that may not necessarily surpass the books, but…

Written by: Madison Torre With endless restaurants surrounding UConn’s campus, eating out is quite common. While I love to go out, I spend more money than I’d like on dining out. As a student who is conscious of what she eats, it can be hard to navigate the balance between…

Written by: Joleen Gramlich About sixteen years after it was published, I finally picked up Twilight. And although I had seen the movie when I was little, I had no idea why this book had middle aged women and teenage girls in a chokehold back in 2008. I mean, this…

Written By: Chloe Goodin If the ripe ages of 17-22 could be described in one word, I think most of us would agree, that word is: confusion.    Confusion over career paths, friendships, relationships, life goals, personal identity, dreams, and of course, the abandoned ones too. For many, art can…

Written by: Madison Torre For the past few months, the Ninja Creami frozen dessert maker has been going viral on tiktok. From sorbets, to icecreams, to smoothie bowls, this kitchen appliance is seemingly versatile and conducive to those with a busy schedule. As an avid ice cream lover, I was…

Written By: Charlie M. Case   Hollow Knight, an explosive indie success released in 2017, is a charming metroidvania that does not tell you about itself.   That is to say: Hollow Knight does not exposit, elaborate, or entertain in words. Dialogue throughout the game is sparse and utilitarian, written…

Written By: Madison Bigelow   As a certified poetry nerd (or, at least someone who considers themselves to be such), there’s nothing I enjoy more than a classic poetry reading. Whether you’re familiar with the hypothetical writer or not, it’s a gift to be able to experience a piece of…