Satirical musical makes biblical jabs
By Jose Chavez, Advocate Staff
April 19, 2017
Filed under Scene
The drama department concludes its 2016-17 theater season with a musical that brings biblical parables to the stage. “Godspell” will be performed April 27-29 and May 4-6 at the John and Jean Knox Performing Arts Center on campus with shows starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 fo...
Kendrick cements spot among the best
By Anthony Kinney, News Editor
April 19, 2017
Filed under Scene
The hottest lyricist in the game, Kendrick Lamar, just released his third exceptional album solidifying why he’s so “damn” good. Released on April 14, “DAMN.” is a 14-track emotional body of art drenched in philosophical lyrics, clever rhyme schemes and raw storytelling over a variety of beat...
Cheaper options overshadow cuisine
By Anthony Kinney, News Editor
March 29, 2017
Filed under Campus Beat, Scene
For on-campus dining students usually rely on Brix and Pronto to satiate their hunger and Aqua Terra Grill is often forgotten when discussing dining options. The sit-down restaurant operated by the culinary arts department is located in SA-130 and is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday,...
Playlist release underwhelms
By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
March 29, 2017
The biggest hip-hop artist alive, Drake, is back again with a new full-length project that has a little something musically for fans of any period of Drake’s long career, but ultimately feels like a disjointed and overly long release of B-sides. “More Life” is a 21-song playlist rel...
‘Uninspired’ acting, writing mar series
By Reggie Santini, Spotlight editor
March 29, 2017
Filed under Scene
Marvel's latest Netflix series “Iron Fist” is a fun but flawed addition to their great lineup of TV shows. The show focuses on the story Daniel “Danny” Rand, the son of a billionaire businessman, who survived a plane crash and is taken to a monastery known as K’un-Lun. Danny spends 15 years...
Intimacy fortifies play
By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
March 29, 2017
Filed under Scene
A wonderful, well-performed and intimate play opened up the latter half of the drama department’s 2016-17 theater season. “Two Sisters and a Piano,” written by Cuban playwright Nilo Cruz and directed by drama professor Tara Blau, is a great play with strong acting and good attention to detail as...
Atlanta rapper returns to roots
By Jshania Owens, Advocate Staff
March 14, 2017
Filed under Scene
When an artist with a huge fan base releases two new full-length projects in consecutive weeks with little promotion, there could be some underlying message he’s trying to send. Future’s sixth studio album, “HNDRXX,” was released one week after his self-titled album “Future” in February. ...
‘Logan’ sheds PG-13 rating, dazzles
By Reggie Santini, Spotlight Editor
March 14, 2017
Filed under Scene
"Logan” is a dark, thrilling and emotional film. It is a huge departure from the other films in the “X-Men” franchise. “Logan” is more of a western character drama than a standard superhero action flick. Director James Mangold delivers a version of the Wolverine character fans have wish...
‘Get Out’ brings black experience to cinema
By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
March 8, 2017
Filed under Scene
Just living while black in America can be a horrifying experience and “Get Out,” directed by Jordan Peele, exaggerates the motives behind uncomfortable, everyday encounters with post-racial liberals by weaving together a web of murder and mind manipulation. The movie is groundbreaking in the ...
‘Comfortable’ setting elevates experience
By Isaac Resendiz, Advocate Staff
March 2, 2017
Filed under Scene
In 1591 Solano Avenue in Albany sits a pleasant burger joint with a social, family friendly approach and a great atmosphere where customers can enjoy big, delicious burgers at a reasonable price. Barney’s Gourmet Burgers is a crowded, yet comfortable restaurant. Customers are able to take refu...
Sequel thrills with ‘exciting gunplay’
By Reggie Santini, Spotlight editor
March 2, 2017
Filed under Scene
The return of John Wick brings more fantastic gunplay and expands on the first movie’s mysterious criminal underworld. “John Wick: Chapter 2” is a fantastic sequel to a franchise already so beloved. Not only does it live up to the original film’s spectacular standards, but it surpasses and outshines...
Film exemplifies achievements, struggles
By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
March 2, 2017
Filed under Scene
The Movie "Hidden Figures,” directed by Theodore Melfi and based on the book of the same title by Margot Shetterly, tells the true story of three African-American women who worked for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 1961. It takes place during a time when segregation was still a par...