Category: Stories In Focus
March 15, 2014
Stories In Focus
Torraca-in’ Her Way to Tenure
Dr. Karen Torraca has pulled more all-nighters as a professor than she ever did as a student. This semester, they…
March 15, 2014
Stories In Focus
High Stakes on High-Seas: Captain Phillips Review
Out of all the films nominated for best picture this year I will admit I was least excited about Captain…
March 01, 2014
Stories In Focus
Little Surprise: Downton Abbey Season Four Disappoints
PBS’ Downton Abbey was only ever an elegant soap opera dressed in period costume, but, following the recent closure of…
March 01, 2014
Stories In Focus
Cinephiles Rejoice, The Oscars are Here
There is a magical day near the beginning of February when all of America comes together to sit in front…
March 01, 2014
Stories In Focus
Julian Cook: Houghton Legend Returns
If you have ever heard Julian Armand Cook address a chapel audience, discourse on social and spiritual issues, or hit…
February 22, 2014
Stories In Focus
Sabbatical Stories: Professor Murphy, Art
Q: Why did you choose to take a sabbatical this year? A: Sabbaticals are very competitive. Not everyone who applies…
February 22, 2014
Stories In Focus
Recommended Reads: “Bitchfest” by Margaret Cho
Within the pages of Bitchfest lie a collection of essays spanning ten years of publication in Bitch magazine, a glossy…
February 22, 2014
Stories In Focus
The Changing Face of Student Government
The senators troop into the weekly SGA meeting in small groups at a time, chattering and taking their time to…
February 15, 2014
Stories In Focus
#SPOTOn: Strongest SPOT in Years
This year’s spring SPOT was a clear success. Just by luking at the audience one could tell as everyone constantly…
February 15, 2014
Stories In Focus
Her, Questioning Relationships
In his latest film, Her, Spike Jonze invites his viewer into a pastel-colored future that will daze them in reflection…