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New SLAM exhibition brings ancient Rome to life in ‘Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan’

The 7-foot-tall, 2,000-year-old statue of the Roman emperor Trajan, taken from Minturno, is quite an imposing sight. Once, this full-body statue would have been painted in vivid reds, deep purples, bright blues, and other rich hues, but now the pure white cracked marble is unadorned.

| Scene Editor

Review: Steve Carell’s ‘Rooster’ is still finding its feet

Those expecting to find Steve Carell star as a chicken in “Rooster,” HBO Max’s new comedy series, are going to be thoroughly disappointed. But those expecting him to play a beach-read writer who shows up at the college his daughter, Katie (Charly Clive), works at to comedically save her and her marriage will… well, also be disappointed.

| Scene Editor

Slayyyter’s ‘WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA’ is a trashy, glamorous record full of Midwestern hedonism and grime

In theory, a good pop star is a pop star who knows their place. If a mega-celebrity understands they have a huge audience, they might make something that appeals to the masses. A smaller artist, on the other hand, might feel the liberty to explore more experimental sounds. After all, if you are not famous enough to flop, there is no reason to fear flopping. 

| Staff Writer

‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ is a thrilling continuation of Grace’s story

Grace (Samara Weaving) had two really bad days in a row. The first day was the events of the first “Ready or Not” film, and the second day is the second film in the duology, called “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.”

| Contributing Writer

More than a haircut: How Bear Cuts quietly became part of the inner life of WashU

Five minutes before an interview, a presentation, or a first date, students make the same quiet calculation: Do I look ready? This small question carries a lot of weight. For many students, the answer begins not in a dorm room mirror or in a classroom hallway, but in a barber chair at Bear Cuts, WashU’s on-campus salon and barbershop that has steadily woven itself into student life.

| Contributing Writer

WUDC takes the stage with their immersive annual showcase “Alchemy”

A life sized TV, a disco ball, the blowing of a whistle — these are not what one would usually expect to see at a dance performance, yet the WashU Dance Collective (WUDC) incorporated each of these elements artistically into their performance. 

| News Editor

My problem with Pixar ecocinema

I just saw “Hoppers,” the new Pixar film that isn’t a sequel, and I had a lovely time. The film was sweet and funny, and I do really appreciate the fact that something original is finally coming out of Pixar again, since the studio is known for producing many, many sequels. However, I couldn’t help but think that the way it addressed environmentalism missed the mark. 

| Staff Writer

ThurtenE hopes to build community through annual carnival

“What makes ThurtenE special is the fact that it ties everyone together. ThurtenE is one place on campus … where we’re gonna see all these people together,” junior Anurag Challagundla, ThurtenE PR and Marketing Chair, said.

| Managing Scene Editor

Battle of the b-boys: The WU Cypher story

On Saturday, April 4, WU Cypher turned Risa Commons into a battleground. Spectators formed a circle, crying out with astonishment.

| Staff Writer

South 40 aglow with cross-cultural harmony at Asian American Association’s ‘Night Market’

WashU’s Asian American Association (AAA), otherwise known as “Triple A,” recently collaborated with 25 cultural clubs and nine sponsors to host its biggest event of the year: “Night Market.”

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