Humans of UD: Aidan Fontenot
This time of year, first impressions mean everything, especially during freshman year. Aidan Fontenot is no exception to this rule. Whether he’s hanging out with friends, chatting up a storm at the...
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...
“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...
The Half Dozen
1. Bad Love – Eric Clapton Tribute:
Enjoy the hits of English guitarist Eric Clapton by this local tribute band at The Rayleigh Underground in Irving. The event is...
“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...
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...
A drama major’s thoughts on the Oscars
The nominations for the 96th Academy Awards are in! And the results have created something of a stir. But before discussing this year in particular, we should revisit what the Oscars are...
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and the irritated Chads and Brads
Taylor Swift, the world-renowned artist, began dating Travis Kelce in late July of 2023. Kelce had attended The Era’s Tour concert, attempting, and failing, to give Taylor a friendship bracelet with his...
La La Land: An artist’s perspective
“Here’s to the fools who dream”
When I first watched “La La Land” in the back seat of my family’s minivan on the long drive home from a...
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. Dallas Opera -
The Dallas Opera presents “Elektra,” the retelling of the classic Greek myth. Elektra has one thing in mind – revenge. Together she and her brother...
The Oh Hellos: sin, death, and the hope of an eternal victory
The Oh Hellos are an indie folk-rock duo created by siblings Maggie and Tyler Heath in 2011. Their sound is a unique blend of lyrical storytelling, acoustic guitars and floating vocals. Their...
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...
The Stanley cup frenzy
A cautionary tale of excessive American consumerism
In the annals of American innovation, few inventions have left as lasting an impact as William Stanley Jr.’s steel vacuum-sealed bottle,...
“Texas Hold ‘Em”: A reaction to Beyoncé’s official country debut
Due to my growing up in Oklahoma, I have a love-hate relationship with country music. Over the years, I have found it increasingly difficult to enjoy the country hits that have played...