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Putting the past ‘POTUS’ in perspective

By Cassie Hollasch · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

This President's Day give David W. Jacobsen’s “Potus,” a genre-mixing album that looks at former presidents who tend to be forgotten by the mainstream, a listen. Check out Art's Editor Cee Annis' review here.

Successful opening for rise + grind

By Evan Edmonds · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

Coffee and breakfast bar, rise + grind, opened successfully on Monday, Feb. 1 as planned - Read Staff Writer Evan Edmond's review here!

Best & worst Super Bowl advertisements

By Hannah Donahue · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

The Super Bowl is made up of two audiences – one that watches it for the football game, and one that watches it for the ads. I know that personally, I am part of the latter group. I watch the Super Bowl every year for the commercials, and I will openly admit that I always have no clue what is going on in a football game. With lots of ads out there from the Super Bowl, I’ll keep it short and give you my top three favorite commercials from the big game and my bottom three that missed the mark.

Feel-good films about self-love

By Cassie Hollasch · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

Valentine’s Day often is a mixed box of chocolates for a lot of folks. For both partnered people and single people alike, Valentine’s Day is a feel-good time despite the coldness of February. But for others, well, the holiday can be a struggle. And after almost a full year of everyone having to limit their contact with other people, the love-centric holiday may be all the more bittersweet. However, love isn’t just romantic or even solely platonic. With the stress of daily life as well as pandemic life, self-love may be more important than ever.

Romantic movies to watch on Valentine’s Day

By Cassie Hollasch · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

February, what a romantic month! It is the only month where buying overpriced roses are acceptable and a box of chocolate turns into an iconic and memorable gift. Whether you are dining out or cooking a special meal for your significant other or for yourself this Valentine’s Day, there is no better way to end the night by indulging in some of the best romantic movies ever made.

Binge-worthy “Bridgerton” is a Netflix hit

By Cassie Hollasch · Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021

The new Netflix original series, Bridgerton offers the viewer a look into 1813 London during the courting season. The eight-episode drama was created by Chris Van Dusen and produced by Shonda Rhimes. The show quickly became a Netflix “Top Ten” and currently remains top four in the U.S. today.

Michael Bublé: an overrated figure in music

By Katie Hoppler · Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021

My middle school is known for our jazz band. Definitely not as good as we thought we were, but not bad. My instrument of choice in the band was the flute. Most of the time it sounded like a suffocating bird instead of an instrument, but despite my inability to actually produce music myself, I appreciated jazz band because of how our conductor taught us how to play it. We would listen to it, break all the parts down, and then build it back together with the instruments we had. This construction and reconstruction method taught me to appreciate music for all its parts and complexity. I learned that different artists don’t just play music, they are able to use their voices or their instruments to portray a certain set of emotion and values.

"Plastic Hearts” is Cyrus at her best

By Isabelle Curtis · Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021

I’ve never been a fan of Miley Cyrus. No, not even during her Hannah Montana days (I was more of a Wizards of Waverly Place kid). I had never paid attention to her early, controversial music career and only a few of her songs entered my radar. What can I say? “Party in the USA” still slaps. 

Chef Evan Hennessey wows with virtual “Chopped” challenge

By Evan Edmonds · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021

The Dover Public Library held a virtual event Monday night replicating Food Network’s “Chopped” featuring chef of local restaurant Stages at One Washington and three-time “Chopped” champion Evan Hennessey.

The mistake that is Coca-Cola coffee

By Brackett Lyons · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021

Durham, NH – It was a cold, blustery night Feb. 1. My roommates and I were out grocery shopping. As I walked the hallowed halls – well aisles – of Market Basket, my eyes were drawn to a bright orange sign that read “NEW PRODUCT.” There, perched on the third shelf, was the brand-new Coca-Cola Coffee.

The Folklore of Evermore

By Josh Morrill · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021

Just when her fans thought she was all out of surprises, Taylor Swift decided to drop yet another 17 songs with almost no heads up. I guess we really shouldn’t be surprised. With all of the quarantining and free time, it only feels right that she would be expressing herself in some folk-pop lyrics for her millions of fans to enjoy.

“Veganuary” and beyond

By Cassie Hollasch · Monday, Feb. 1, 2021

Some people may have heard of a new internet trend called Veganuary, where anyone can participate and try to go vegan or plant-based for the month of January. It’s a sort of kickstart for veganism. Veganuary is an annual challenge run by a U.K. nonprofit organization that promotes and educates about veganism by encouraging people to follow a vegan lifestyle during January and possibly throughout the year.

UNH spring semester grub guide

By Evan Edmonds · Monday, Feb. 1, 2021

University of New Hampshire students returning to Durham for the Spring Semester marks a spike in business and busyness for local restaurants and campus dining halls.

The Promised Neverland: children defeating the odds

By Cassie Hollasch · Monday, Feb. 1, 2021

Generally speaking, I don’t read descriptions before starting to watch a show if the trailer or cover image is interesting enough. Perhaps this is my greatest flaw, as I haven’t learned my lesson despite being bamboozled by a book’s cover in the past. But surely, I thought, as I clicked onto “The Promised Neverland” on Netflix, surely it is not going to betray my impressions, right?

The Midnight Sky: A Necessary Futuristic Film

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021

The year 2050 sits ominously in the distance, marking a slew of predicted landmarks of irreversible damage to the environment and our planet. It should be no surprise that with this date, science fiction has begun to speculate how the world will be within the next few decades. One of the most recent examples of this is the late 2020 film “The Midnight Sky”, directed by George Clooney.

"Phantasmagoria” at 3S Artspace looks into memories of Portsmouth

By Cassie Hollasch · Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021

Mia Rollins was determined to pursue a career in figure skating; ultimately, turning her passion into her dream job. At age 18 an ankle injury destroyed this possibility. Devastated, Rollins turned to a different creative avenue - art. She attended Brown University where she received a bachelor’s degree in Visual Art and Modern Culture. Rollins now works full time as an artist and actively applies to show her work in galleries across the United States.

A look into 3S Artspace’s Exhibit Woven Female Landscape

By Cassie Hollasch · Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020

Walking into 3S Artspace’s Exhibition, Woven Female Landscape, the viewer is met with three monochromatic pieces that beg the question, “What does it mean to be feminine?” The all-white pieces fill the room with a sense of purity and ease and offer the visitor a “sanctuary.” While taking in the work it is difficult not to question your own views on femininity and the deeper meaning behind each piece.

UNH Theatre excels in "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins"

By Cassie Hollasch · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020

A village forced into darkness. Eight nights to bring light and joy back. Eight terrifying goblins, each more fearsome than the last. One clever wanderer who can outsmart them and save Hanukkah.

The Best We Could Do and breaking the cycle of trauma

By Isabelle Curtis · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020

Check out Staff Writer, Isabelle Curtis' take on Cartoonist Thi Bui’s debut graphic novel, and winner of the American Book Award in 2018, The Best We Could Do (2017).

UNH’s Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins: A Storybook Retelling for All Ages

By Cassie Hollasch · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020

As November steadily winds to an end, the days are becoming darker and darker- both literally as night begins to draw in earlier each day, bringing with it a taste of winter, and metaphorically as coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are once more on the rise. But not all hope is lost in the darkness. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of light and determination in the world to make things right and persevere in the face of daunting circumstances. Perhaps that’s what makes the University of New Hampshire’s newest filmed theatre production “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins” just the show we need right now.