2020 was undeniably rough, stripping us of too many of the things we hold dear, including live concerts—but music prevailed. The following artists, both new and rising, have produced incredible work you should be adding to your playlists, especially as they promise to break through in the coming year. Arlo ...
Mercer University’s McEachern Art Center has offered its space to a choice group of MFA graduates to exhibit their theses and tell their stories. Each exhibit offers a glimpse into the artists’ worlds, and each piece has a unique story to share. Additionally, the McEachern hosts “artist talks,” ...
I’m lonely. I said it, the thing we are so often scared to admit but that so many of us have felt. As I type these words, the feeling only magnifies as I realize that Valentine’s Day is here… again. Don’t get me wrong. I love love. I love the way it makes people feel and the bond it creates ...
I have always been fascinated by TikTok chefs. The 60-second video limit means the dishes come together in an instant through the magic of time-lapse videos and jump cuts, and I can’t get enough. This week, I decided to move from just watching TikTok recipes to actually trying some. Here are three ...
Valentine’s Day: culture’s ultimate celebration of love. And what says love more than creating something special with your own hands for the people you cherish—or treating yourself to something sweet? Whether you’re celebrating Feb. 14 with lovers, friends, family or yourself, here are some ...
Black History Month is not just for commemorating the history of Black America. This is a month of honor, allowing us to showcase the raw, intricate and prominent beauty of blackness. It’s important that within this month we acknowledge and support Black people, and one way of doing that is by supporting ...
How does one cope with aging, loss, death, sickness—the tribulations of life? “Scaring the Bears,” the debut poetry book by Mercer Professor of Creative Writing Gordon Johnston, suggests that it is by connecting with nature that we find solace. Johnston’s collection has been long-anticipated ...
Art has the capability to speak when words aren’t enough. No one shows the truth of this statement greater than Tennille Davis Shuster, associate professor of graphic design at Mercer University. Shuster is the artist behind the newest display at the Plunkett Gallery of Hardman Hall, located on ...
Black art history has a multitude of facets, all of which intersect into a rich history of creative expression and cultural significance. In celebration of Black History Month, here are three Black creatives to support who push the boundaries of contemporary art. Jacob Lawrence Born Sept. 7, 1917, ...
Like many people, I deal with my pandemic anxiety by crafting. 2020 was the least predictable year of my life, but I’ve never made so many sweaters and earrings. So far, 2021 seems just as turbulent as last year, so it’s a great time to pick up some new artistic hobbies. Whether you’ve been knitting ...
Major video game publisher Ubisoft ended 2020 with three games that challenge the gaming industry’s dominant narratives surrounding gender and sexuality, which was a refreshing—though imperfect—reminder of the industry’s progress. Video games historically emphasize the gender binary and exclude ...
Over the past year, political tensions in America have been notably high. From the civil rights protests of summer 2020, to November’s historic Presidential election, to former President Donald Trump’s fervent attempts to refuse a smooth transition of power, there’s a lot to discuss. Most recently ...
If this week has taught me anything, it’s that I enjoy cheese a bit too much. I eat it with every meal! Raised on meat and potatoes, I figured going vegan for a week meant I was in for a week of mass chaos, torture and hunger, but I was completely wrong. Instead, going vegan for a week opened ...
Omar Apollo’s newest nine-song album is a compact yet simultaneously sprawling project exploring growing pains. “Compact” in that it comes in at just under 26 minutes; “sprawling” in that, within that time frame, Apollo smoothly weaves together the all too relatable experiences of youth, including ...
Streaming platforms are a recent addition to our digital lives, only really gaining such fervent popularity in the last 15 to 20 years. They’ve quickly become a staple of entertainment, however, with streaming video subscriptions’ increase passing cable subscriptions’ increase back in 2017. With ...
At the start of COVID-19, the United States saw the introduction of face masks as a means to stop the spread of coronavirus. Masks have since become a new fashion item. Masks are now being used to represent organizations, trends and personal style. With the rise of mask-wearing, individuals everywhere ...
Based on the book series of the same name, “Enola Holmes” stars Millie Bobby Brown along with other renowned actors such as Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin and Helena Bonham Carter while also giving newer actors like Louis Partridge the chance to shine. The film follows Enola Holmes, the younger sister ...
As our beautiful Earth becomes more polluted every day with unimaginable amounts of trash, a zero-waste lifestyle can be crucial in helping save it. But what exactly is the zero-waste lifestyle? The main goal of this revolutionary way of life is not to just recycle, but to reduce the need to even ...
2020 marks the 21st year celebrating Transgender Day of Remembrance, which is recognized Nov. 20. It was begun by transgender activist Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor Rita Hester, a Black trans woman who was murdered in 1998. TDOR brings attention to and honors trans people who have lost their lives due ...
Bailey Grace Pattison, or Bailey Grace as she’s known on stage, has been singing from a young age thanks to her family. “My dad was a worship leader, so I was up on stage performing with him,” Pattison said. “I grew up around a lot of music. We’ve always been a big concert-going family.” Pattison ...
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