I’ve never been to a symphony before. I imagine a large auditorium and myself to be a small speck in the dark of the audience. I imagine a grand stage and the singular back of a conductor. I imagine an … Continue reading
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In becoming a social normality, an idea, a product, or even a person loses its essence of being unique. What was once rare, weird, and strange to society, now becomes simply ordinary and understood. Although social acceptance is normally what … Continue reading
This Tuesday, September 17th, might have been an ordinary day for everyone, but it was made special by a event. The official release of Grand Theft Auto V, the newest member of the sixteen year old GTA series. Looking back … Continue reading
Born and raised in the New York City area, I always looked forward to the holiday season in November and December. From school days off to celebrating with the family, I had many reasons to enjoy the season. In New … Continue reading
The arts, often times, can be a reflection of culture and society. It’s games like those in the Grand Theft Auto series that not only echo culture, but satirize it and bring to the forefront issues that are controversial. Because … Continue reading
Silence is golden—at least, that’s what the proverb says. But a different kind of silence can be even more valuable and beautiful: a silence filled with the echoes of a single chord(D major)’s dying breath, as imagined in Yves Klein’s … Continue reading
The most in demand and raved about new release, perhaps even more so than the iphone 5, is the release of the new Grand Theft Auto V. Scrolling through instagram, I couldn’t help but notice that practically every other picture … Continue reading
Technology is undoubtedly an integral part of the world around us, more so with every passing Apple product. Yet despite the massive role it plays in our lives, one area it seems to never fully overshadow is the classroom. Oh … Continue reading
Since its creation in 1846, the saxophone has been one of the most obscure instruments in the classical world. You guys might wonder how can this be possible: the saxophone is such a popular instrument in the world of jazz … Continue reading
Hip hop is a dance form that originates from the streets. It is an elaborate form of dancing (break dancing) and rapping words rhythmically that can be culturally tied to street gangs and the hip hop subculture consisting of graffiti … Continue reading