Willkommen, bienvenue and welcome to “Cabaret”
Stargazer Collaborative Theatre opened its final production of the 2024 season with six performances of the 1966 musical “Cabaret,” highlighting the intersection of art and politics.
Writing
Produced for The Lumberjack, KJACK Radio, That Fangirl Life and various journalism courses at Northern Arizona University.
Once again, women dominate Grammy Awards nominations
The Recording Academy recognized female and LGBTQ+ artists like Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Beyonce and Taylor Swift who made major contributions to music this year.
SOPHIE’s final album takes no risks but reaps rewards
REVIEW: Following her death in 2021, the family of pop visionary SOPHIE honored her memory with the posthumous release of her self-titled sophomore album on Sept. 27. However, the final product is a lukewarm attempt to recreate SOPHIE’s eclectic sound.
Mr. Loverman kicks off this year’s Lumberjack Concert Series
NAU hosted singer-songwriter Ricky Montgomery at Prochnow Auditorium for the newest leg of “The Rick Tour.”
A demure, hot-to-go brat summer
From Chappell Roan’s overnight success to Kamala Harris’ surprise presidential campaign, this summer’s most viral moments were shaped by women and the LGBTQ+ community.
A guide to the many, many trains of London, England
With so many methods of transportation, navigating London as a first-time visitor can feel overwhelming. Here, I've complied a list of some of the many public train systems in England's capital city.
A perfect day in Dover
Between May 20 and June 14, eight of my peers and I participated in a summer journalism class at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England through Northern Arizona University. Here, I reflect on our visit to Dover, England.
Canterbury's Pride in the park
Around the world, countries celebrate LGBTQ+ pride during the month of June. In Canterbury, England, thousands take to the streets each year in celebration.
Middle Eastern musicians highlighted in ensemble performance
The program focused on Arab female and LGBTQ+ artists and included a variety of popular dance music and folk songs.
The newest “The Hunger Games” movie is good, not great
REVIEW: In an industry of drawn-out franchises and cheap remakes, “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is not the worst reboot to come out of Hollywood, but fan service can not always make up for bad storytelling.
Minority women are closing the gender gap in the tattoo industry
Artists Jara Nez and Monique Ortiz are two tattooists whose work has been influenced by their upbringing, who share stories through art and have experienced the pressures of being a woman of color in a male-dominated industry.
Martin Scorsese’s latest film depicts 20th-century Osage murders
REVIEW: “Killers of the Flower Moon” follows the true, emotional story of Mollie Kyle after her mother and sisters are killed for their wealth. However, it ultimately falls short of a true homage, shifting attention to the men behind the murders.
Neon Trees light up Prochnow Auditorium for “Favorite Daze Tour”
NAU hosted bands Neon Trees, Laundry Day and Silent Rival on Sunday for a night filled with electrifying pop-punk and alternative rock.
Late night fall festival provides an alternative to partying
The Fall Fest’s glow-in-the-dark party was the most recent addition to the Lumberjack Late Nights series, which aims to help students get out and make friends on the weekends.
Years in the making, Chappell Roan’s debut album is finally here
REVIEW: “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” showcases Chappell Roan’s pop-star-level artistry with nostalgic glam-pop and dance tracks that showcase LGBTQ+ romance.
NAU faculty duo perform classical music, earn standing ovation
Classical musicians Steven Moeckel and Nathan Arch appeared at Kitt Recital Hall to perform three violin sonatas famous for their technicality and contribution to the history of concertos.
Ryan Biter wraps up summer concert series at The Arboretum
Surrounded by pine forest and wildflowers, the sprawling gardens of The Arboretum at Flagstaff function as a concert venue for local musician Ryan Biter as he brings the 2023 season to a close.
Lana Del Rey’s newest album explores family, religion and love
REVIEW: On March 24, Lana Del Rey released her ninth studio album, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd,” and it might be her best work yet.
Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” breaks records on opening weekend
Taylor Swift has returned to the stage for the first time in nearly five years with the first two nights of her “Eras Tour” in Arizona.
“Daisy Jones and the Six” is a refreshing change of pace
REVIEW: Amazon Prime Video’s newest mini-series “Daisy Jones and the Six” follows the turbulent rise and fall of a fictional 1970s rock band.
Suki Waterhouse turns Crescent Ballroom into the ‘coolest place in the world’
Suki Waterhouse returned to Phoenix on Thursday, Feb. 9 with a sold-out show to perform music from her debut album, “I Can’t Let Go.”
Taylor Swift breaks (even more) records with Midnights release.
REVIEW: Taylor Swift released her tenth studio album "Midnights" on Oct. 21, cementing herself as the biggest artist of the digital age.
New Music Friday: Oct 14th, 2022
With a new album from The 1975, the comeback of punk music, and upcoming releases from Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, and the Arctic Monkeys, 2014 is back. These are my favorite releases this week.
Harry Styles was right, Don’t Worry Darling feels like a movie
REVIEW: Olivia Wilde's sophomore directorial project has seen its fare share of criticism in recent weeks. Despite all the drama surrounding the film, "Don't Worry Darling" is an epic thriller.
