“It’s about infinity, and I don’t know what else.”
You may have seen it on your TikTok or Youtube feeds: the “Wes Anderson-ification” of everything, where people’s daily routines are shot in perfectly-centered pastel colors and popular franchises are pushed through...
“Mean Girls” is fun, but not fetch
Get in, losers! We’re reviewing “Mean Girls” (2024). Twenty years after the original movie came out in theaters, a new “Mean Girls” movie based on the musical (which was based on the...
“Sound of Freedom”
The fight against modern slavery
What is the value of a single story? On Independence Day of this year, Angel Studios released “Sound of Freedom,” directed by Alejandro...
Humans of UD: Noah Ziskrout
Many people hyperfocus on their future, like participating in activities that strengthen their resume, or sacrificing their social lives to study, because they fear being ordinary people. Oftentimes, they forget to live...
The Half Dozen
1. Orchestra of New Spain - Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) presents the Christmas play “Pastorela II,” recreated and staged using authentic period costumes. ONS brings the Mexican tradition to life onstage...
Introducing this year’s Groundhog Sweatshirts
While UD’s Groundhog tradition needs no introduction, a new piece is added every year that has everyone curious until it’s made public: the Groundhog sweatshirt design, arguably the most iconic part of...
Humans of UD: The Drs. Berry
This Valentine’s Day, we’re highlighting a professor couple, Dr. Sarah Berry and Dr. Matthew Berry, who are beloved by all who take their classes. Many students have been impacted by their example...
The Half Dozen
1. Autumn at the Arboretum - Welcome Fall with the Dallas Arboretum’s 18th annual “Autumn at the Arboretum.” This year, the theme is “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Along with the...
Jumping into the game: Genshin Impact
Picture this: you are sitting alone in a field, surrounded by exotic plants peeking over a cliffside. You walk upon the dirt trail, foraging for food and other special items along the...
Humans of UD: Grace Stepek
As comprehensive exams finish and midterms rise around the corner, students have their hands full, to say the least. Seniors especially have pressures at an all-time high as graduation is soon approaching...
AI doesn’t stand for Arts Institute
Imagine: you pause from watching the news as a small arm tugs on your sleeve. Looking down, you see your child holding up a book too large for their hands. They ask...
Día de los Muertos and Halloween in DFW
Just as quick as the season has begun, it now comes to an end with Halloween on Tuesday, Oct. 31 and Wednesday, Nov. 1 marking the Catholic feast of All Souls’ Day....
Why matriarchy isn’t the answer—what “Barbie” was trying to teach us
“Like and equal are not the same thing at all.” —Madeleine L’Engle, A Wrinkle in Time
Perhaps you’ve seen some of the reviews for the “Barbie” movie. They range...
“The Zone of Interest”: horror in the ordinary
Amidst the hype surrounding many of this year’s Oscar nominees, “The Zone of Interest” lies undetected in multiple categories. This is not entirely because of willful ignorance, as it is a squarely...
The Grammys
The Grammys are in! And like any award show concerning celebrities, there is lots of debate and discussion surrounding it. But first, how exactly do the Grammys (officially known as “The Recording...