Arts & Entertainment
Performances stand out in Top Notch production
Aaron Lehner, Campus Life Editor
Samantha Wheatley as Nina performing Con’s latest work.
‘Stupid F*cking Bird’ production The Top Notch Players Theater performed their fall 2018 production of “Stupid F*cking Bird” by Aaron Posner. Under the direction of Professor Brianne Beatrice and Sarah Durning, it ran opened on Oct. 5 and closed Oct. 13. With the theater’s past productions such as “Almost Maine”, “Love/Sick”, “Last of the Red … Continue reading Performa... Read More
Remembering an icon
Oct. 2 marked the one-year anniversary of the death of Tom Petty October 2, 2017, just one week after The Heartbreaker’s took their final bow at the Hollywood Bowl, Tom Petty would be found collapsed on the floor of his home in Malibu, CA. It has nearly been a year since the unexpected passing of … Continue reading Remembering an icon → Read More
2016’s ‘The Jungle Book’ outshines original
Some people are absolutely militant when it comes to the idea of remakes. “Why bother trying to fix what isn’t broken?” they roar, spittle flying from their mouths as they work themselves up into a futile rage. “Is nothing sacred?” These people are probably disgusted with Disney’s recent idea to remake a number of its … Continue reading 2016’s ‘The Jungle Book’ outshines... Read More
Sy Montgomery speaks at NECC
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Many audience members stayed after the presentation to have their book signed by the author, including NECC professor Mike Cross
Sy Montgomery, the author of The Soul of an Octopus, naturalist and author of “The Good Pig,” spoke at the STEM Speaker’s Series at NECC on April 6. Montgomery based her lecture on her book, and her incredible experiences working with octopuses at the New England Aquarium. She began her talk by referring to the … Continue reading Sy Montgomery speaks at NECC → Read More
Dance students light up the stage
The annual NECC Dance Recital took place April 22 and 23 at Lawrence High School. Opening the show were the students in the NECC Dance Club, shaking and grooving to the funky beats of “Feel Good Inc.” by the Gorillaz. The electric feel of the dancers lithely moving across the stage in synchronization was infectious … Continue reading Dance students light up the stage &ra... Read More
2016’s ‘The Jungle Book’ outshines original
Some people are absolutely militant when it comes to the idea of remakes. “Why bother trying to fix what isn’t broken?” they roar, spittle flying from their mouths as they work themselves up into a futile rage. “Is nothing sacred?” Read More
‘Batman v. Superman’ a painful film experience
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★ (out of four stars) Remember when superhero movies used to be fun? Wait, wait, wait. Before you make any assumptions, let me be the first to say that I have no problem with DC and Marvel’s characters taking themselves more seriously. I absolutely loved the high-stakes, tense political thriller elements in “Captain America: The … Continue reading ‘Batman v. Superman’ ... Read More
Student aspires to be art therapist
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By: Emily Marsden, Correspondent Helen Shiepe, 22, is an art student at NECC aspiring to combine her interests in both the arts and the medical field to become an art therapist. Having a passion for art since her elementary years, Shiepe aims to help both the young and old express themselves using their creativity. “I love … Continue reading Student aspires to be art the... Read More
Movie Review: Deadpool
★★½ (out of four stars) I have to be honest: sometimes being a critic makes me feel like a curmudgeon. Sitting in the movie theater watching “Deadpool,” I must have laughed out loud — hard — more than three dozen times. And yet, trying to analyze my overall feelings with the movie, I have to admit … Continue reading Movie Review: Deadpool → Read More
“Edges”
The production of “Edges,” student-directed by Geehae Moon, took the stage from Feb. 19 to 21 in the Hawrylciw Theater. The whimsical play is nonlinear, breaking the traditional archetype of the three-act structure that most productions follow. It also breaks the fourth wall, inviting the audience to be their Facebook friend in the song “Friend … Continue reading “... Read More