Upon entering the Heimbold exhibit “And Roses Too,” one is immediately struck by the passing of time. The paintings are small vignettes of each season, arranged in such a way that the casual observer can stroll from one side of the room to the other and pass through a year of nature’s lush flourishing.
On Sunday, Oct. 6, the autumnal sun cast a golden light on an event that no one could miss. It had everything you could ever need: live music, student vendors, zines, and free food, all done in the most melanated and well-seasoned way. This was none other than Sarah Lawrence’s annual “Student of Color Block Party.”
“The Cathedral,” an award-winning drama narrative film by filmmaker Ricky D’Ambrose, made its Sarah Lawrence premiere on Oct. 2 in the Heimbold Donnelly Theater among an audience of students and faculty. The screening was an hour and a half in length, followed by a Q&A with D’Ambrose. The dialogue allowed for the inspiration behind the film to be shed in an open, impactful light following the film
Jonah Yano is ambitious. Since 2020, Yano has released three albums, each garnering critical acclaim for their songwriting. The 24-year-old Japanese-Canadian musician has experimented with a variety of sounds, most being jazz or folk-adjacent, which contribute thoughtfully to the visceral nature of his music.
If the runaway success of Charli xcx’s latest album,“BRAT”, has proven anything, it’s that electronic dance pop is back. Acts like 100 gecs and underscores released well-received albums in 2023, and the rise of hyperpop and its associated genres such as bubblegum bass and electropop in mainstream popularity over the past few years means the pop music landscape is looking more lively than it has in a long time.
