RECESS  |  CULTURE

Stupid as a noun

By Sydny Long | April 23, 2021

Intelligence is not everything. It is the only thing.

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RECESS  |  CULTURE

10 fashion tips for summer 2021

By Kerry Rork | April 19, 2021

With summer just around the corner and the idea of leaving our houses becoming more and more possible, it is time to think about non-pajama outfits.

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CULTURE  |  MUSIC

BROCKHAMPTON brings the band back together for a successful penultimate album

By Ben Smith | April 19, 2021

BROCKHAMPTON’s maturation process continues with their new album, “ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE,” which may be the most polished and cohesive project to come from the group yet.

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CULTURE  |  MUSIC

Taylor Swift's re-recorded 'Fearless' is more than an improvement

By Jonathan Pertile | April 19, 2021

For Swift’s statement to work though, her new version of the album needs to be better than the original to get people to listen to her rerecording. Thankfully for Swift, “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” does that and more thanks to her vastly improved vocals and six previously-unreleased songs, marketed as “From The Vault.” 

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CULTURE  |  MUSIC

After a seven-year hiatus, The Antlers are back with the jarringly gentle 'Green to Gold'

By Sydny Long | April 5, 2021

While “Green to Gold” is far from ambitious or even striking, it does follow the band’s legacy of novelty, however softly. 

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RECESS  |  CULTURE

Bob Odenkirk reveals his action journey in 'Nobody'

By Skyler Graham | March 30, 2021

Wake up. Shower. Make coffee. Go to work. Take out the trash moments before the garbage truck arrives. It’s a monotony we know all too well, and one that often calls for an escape.

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RECESS  |  CULTURE

Marilynne Robinson's 'Gilead' mines epic emotion out of quiet drudgery

By Bates Crawford | March 29, 2021

When reading, I often felt as though I was part of a conversation not meant for me.

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CULTURE  |  FOOD

Life at Duke during COVID-19 from a food lover's perspective

By Maddie Menkes | March 28, 2021

Even though Zooming was a fine alternative for this situation, it did not replace the enjoyment of the in-person company of others while eating.

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CULTURE  |  MOVIES

'9 to 5' and women supporting women since 1980

By Skyler Graham | March 25, 2021

I love the typewriter-rhythmed feature track and album of the same name, but what I appreciate most about this film is that it is based on the premise of women banding together.

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CULTURE  |  MUSIC

'Spaceman' is Nick Jonas's COVID-era tribute to love

By Ellie Selden | March 22, 2021

Though Nick Jonas is by no means a new artist, he is starting a new chapter in his career.

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CULTURE  |  MOVIES

Snyder's 'Justice League' addresses Whedon's shortcomings

By Devinne Moses | March 22, 2021

After watching both back-to-back, the difference between the original release and the new version is truly night and day, and despite the additional two hours, the investment in a new cut was worth it.

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RECESS  |  CULTURE POP CULTURE

Authoring a fan-led revolution with Archive of Our Own

By Jasmine Santos | March 18, 2021

They are empowered to do what they love without feeling the pressure to monetize their hobbies nor the need to adhere to a corporate agenda.

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RECESS  |  CULTURE POP CULTURE

Wait, how much is a GIF of ‘Nyan Cat’ worth?

By Ben Smith | March 18, 2021

On March 11, legendary auction house Christie’s oversaw the first-ever major NFT auction, with bidding ending at a staggering $69.3 million. 

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CULTURE  |  MOVIES

The complicated legacy of 'Cidade de Deus'

By Jack Rubenstein | March 18, 2021

When it came time to write about “Cidade de Deus” for class, I wanted to focus on these powerful performances, the unique editing, the perfect score or the exciting camera work, but I couldn’t help but think about the film’s production, response and aftermath, all of which have complicated its legacy.  

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CULTURE  |  MUSIC

'Life Support' has Madison Beer confidently moving into the spotlight

By Jonathan Pertile | March 8, 2021

The best moments on “Life Support” come when Beer combines these two sides – anger and vulnerability – together.

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CULTURE  |  MUSIC

A look back at Dolly Parton’s philanthropic legacy

By Ellie Selden | March 4, 2021

From scholarships to benefit concerts, The Dollywood Foundation has been responsible for improving the lives of many.

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CULTURE  |  MUSIC

The Haim sisters and Taylor Swift show off their creative chemistry on 'Gasoline' remix

By Jonathan Pertile | March 1, 2021

Regardless, it’s gratifying to see talented musicians come together to make terrific music, especially considering how hard it is to collaborate virtually in the midst of a pandemic.

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CULTURE  |  FOOD

Pincho Loco ice cream is a staple for Duke first years

By Meredith Cohen | March 1, 2021

In my opinion, Pincho Loco offers the best of both worlds — or rather, the best of multiple worlds.

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CULTURE  |  MOVIES

'Judas and the Black Messiah:' The narratives of black power for today’s divided America

By Ben Smith | February 25, 2021

Ultimately, the messages of “Judas and the Black Messiah” are just as important to contemporary America as Hampton’s messages to Chicago in 1969. 

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RECESS  |  CULTURE

The Weeknd and a halftime show to (possibly) remember

By Ellie Selden | February 23, 2021

Many wondered how The Weeknd’s halftime performance at Super Bowl LV would look — and specifically, how the Weeknd’s face would look.