Is there a better way to ring in the new school year than by screaming your lungs out with 23,000 other people? On Friday, September 18th I ventured to The... Continue Reading →
Phoebe Bridgers Concert Review
Cider
For many, Apple Cider is a fun treat, an indicator of Autumn’s presence - but this warm, spiced juice has a lot of history that gets overlooked. Originally, this beverage... Continue Reading →
When Art Speaks: Words, Images, and Storytelling in Ancient Greece
Before books and movies, stories traveled through voices. In ancient Greece, myths were shared through poetry, performance, music, and conversation. Stories about gods and heroes were not confined to written... Continue Reading →
Newberry Library
The Newberry Library is an independent research library located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood across from the beautiful Washington Square Park. Founded in 1887, it specializes in the humanities, with... Continue Reading →
A Dark and Stormy Night
Case Journal of Nathaniel Faust, Curse-breaker and Master of Mystic Science 19 Mar. 20– Locksholm Museum would be better served to call itself a mausoleum. Only the dead remain—and they... Continue Reading →
Objects Out of Place: Why Provenance Is an Art Historical Question
We often an artwork with a set of particular questions. Who made it? When was it made? What does it mean? Beyond these, there is another question that can be... Continue Reading →
Art Abloom: The Rose as an Ancient Symbol of Love, Death, and Rebirth
The rose is one of the most recognizable flowers in art. We associate it with love, romance, and beauty, but in the ancient world, the rose carried a far more... Continue Reading →
The Invisible Extensions of Ourselves
The Invisible Extensions of Ourselves_Ashe VaughnDownload How does our body extend its senses through different art mediums? 1) The Painter's Tool With practice, a painter stops thinking only about holding... Continue Reading →
Powell’s Books Chicago
Tucked into Hyde Park near the University of Chicago, Powell’s Books Chicago is a longtime independent bookstore known for its selection of used, rare, discounted, and out-of-print books. The store... Continue Reading →
British National Found After Kidnapped and Missing for Almost a Week in Malawi
Nusrat Osman, an auditor for Malawi based company Audit Consult Limited, was abducted in broad daylight in Blantyre. She was taken outside of her home on Sep. 11th at around... Continue Reading →