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BROCKHAMPTON avoids saturation with “iridescence"

By Tristan Kelleher | September 26, 2018

An intimate account of suffering personal relationships and uncertainty about sexuality; a glimpse into a frantic mind where incoherent thoughts fly in every direction; a criticism of the music industry; a childhood memory; a desperate confession of responsibility and coping: All are achieved by BROCKHAMPTON’s latest album “iridescence.” 

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'Our University': Students discuss protesting on campus

By Katie Eppinger | September 26, 2018

“Whose University? Our University."

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A day in the life during Hurricane Florence

By Grayson Real | September 19, 2018

Very few, at least in West Union, acted like a Hurricane was going to strike Durham on Wednesday.

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'BoJack Horseman' tests our empathy for its anti-hero in another stunning season

By Will Atkinson | September 19, 2018

Last fall, the fourth season of “BoJack Horseman” landed — perhaps for the first time in the show’s run — on something like hope. 

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Recess picks: 10 ways to wait out Hurricane Florence

By Recess Staff | September 13, 2018

Stuck inside during Hurricane Florence? Whether you're in the mood for binge-watching a TV series, settling in for a movie or discovering new music to listen to, Recess has you covered. Just make sure to pre-download in case of power outages! 

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'Eighth Grade' is a poignant reflection on the middle school experience

By Miranda Gershoni | September 12, 2018

“Eighth Grade” opens with an image of a screen, blurry with the resolution of a webcam. Kayla Day (Elsie Fisher) speaks directly to the camera. 

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Blood Orange paints an intimate portrait of exclusion on ‘Negro Swan’

By Zoë McDonald | September 12, 2018

 In his fourth studio album as Blood Orange, British-born Devonté Hynes delves into what is is like to be a black swan in a society that continues to place outsider labels on people of colour, as well as those who are queer. 

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'Mission Impossible: Fallout' is action at its finest, but fails to make it last

By Joel Kohen | September 12, 2018

It could have all been so perfect.

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A bold and brash return on Nicki Minaj's 'Queen'

By Akshara Anand | September 12, 2018

Every now and then, a song swarms into pop culture, dominates the music scene, and fizzles out gently into the background.

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'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' is the perfect typical rom-com

By Alyssa Wilson | September 12, 2018

Netflix is on a roll with successful rom-coms, and “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” is no exception. 

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Big Red Machine fails to showcase talents of two indie titans

By Aaron Paskin | September 5, 2018

Big Red Machine is by no means offensive. Its best moments, of which there are maybe two or three, blend electronic beats with acoustic sketches to create impactful emotion.

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Moviepass: A bold trendsetter slowly dying out

By Jack Rubenstein | September 5, 2018

Moviepass is the deal that was too good to be true.

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Spike Lee mashes past with present in 'Black KkKlansman'

By Zach Kronsberg | September 5, 2018

Spike Lee has been known for over three decades for his brash, unapologetic race-related films, challenging his audience to dive deeper into today’s issues through brilliant writing and direction. “BlacKkKlansman” tells the story of Ron Stallworth (John David Washington), who becomes the first African-American detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department. 

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Streaming: The music industry's savior and the musician's enemy

By Kerry Rork | September 5, 2018

For the sake of its own survival in an increasingly interconnected world, the music industry is adapting. 

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Who are Duke's most famous fictional alumni?

By Selena Qian | August 29, 2018

Duke’s alumni network is far-reaching, with hundreds of thousands of alumni in over 160 different countries. That network even extends to the fictional world, with characters in a variety of TV shows, as well as books, claiming Duke affiliations.

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'Staircase' documentary following trial of Duke alum Michael Peterson favors cohesion over truth

By Alexandra Bateman | August 29, 2018

America’s fascination with violent crime is not a uniquely millennial phenomenon, though true crime documentary series seem to have exploded almost overnight. This summer saw the Netflix release of the docu-series “The Staircase”, which tells a story close to home.

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'Sad to see it go': Students reflect on last year of Central Campus

By Selena Qian | August 29, 2018

While Central has been notorious for student complaints, many current and former residents of the apartments do think the campus still has its perks.

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Mitski delivers in attitude and style on new album 'Be The Cowboy'

By Sydny Long | August 29, 2018

Within the crystalline opening notes of “Geyser” — the first track on Mitski’s fifth and arguably best album “Be The Cowboy” — it is already apparent that Mitski Miyawaki has greatly matured since her second puberty. 

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Blending Southern Gothic and murder mystery, ‘Sharp Objects’ is peak prestige television

By Nina Wilder | August 15, 2018

Adapted from Gillian Flynn’s debut novel of the same name, “Sharp Objects” seemingly tells the story of crime reporter Camille Preaker (played by Amy Adams), who returns to her hometown of Wind Gap to investigate the recent murders of two young girls.

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Listening to 'ASTROWORLD' when you don't listen to music

By Jessica Williams | August 9, 2018

I live in a music vacuum. Ask any of my friends, and they'll tell you: I'm not at all musically inclined. Out of all forms of art, it's what I've always appreciated the least.