“Twenty-Five Twenty-One” navigates adolescence in the 90s
Beautiful and realistic character dynamics make viewers yearn for simpler times
College students can get a taste of some much needed escapism from social challenges and find solace in characters pursuing their far-fetched dreams in “Twenty-Five Twenty-One.” For anyone with hopes that feel distant, this K-drama will give you the perfect motivational boost. The show follows the rise and relationships of...
Comet Connections
THE SLOW BURN Freshman literature major Megan Tran was participating in her high school JROTC program when she first met freshman computer science major Anthony Abubakar. However, the couple didn’t have a love at first sight moment, as Abubakar was breaking up with one of Tran’s friends. “I actually got...
How to identify the American Robin
All images of the American Robin here were taken at UTD.. As winter retreats, bird activity rises in the area and will peak in spring.
American Robins are among the most common garden birds in North America and have a popular presence in parks and lawns Most know these birds from their rich caroling that can be heard from the rise of dawn. A robin’s chest and belly are a warm orange, while its back...
Fleeing fish makes a splash at Minna art market
Reeling in customers by the dozen right as they walked through the doors, Fleeing Fish’s Yeon Poche and Yvonne Yu made their off-campus debut at Minna Art Market. Showing off their brand-new table bought just for the event, the artist duo displayed their brightly colored prints, stickers and keychains at...
Rocketbelly delights with self-serve boba options
If you’re seeking self-serve boba, baked items or fried “rocket” chicken, head over to family owned Rocketbelly and prepare for an experience similar to space travel. The shop is practically light-years away from campus in Arlington. But with something as beloved as bubble tea paired with the option of individual...
‘Dead Space’ could fill the cinema void of cosmic horror
It’s been five years since cosmic horror has graced the big screen and “Dead Space”brings the revival of campy extraterrestrial fright
The recent “Dead Space” remake has brought waves of nostalgia for many and asks the question: why isn’t there a “Dead Space” movie in the works? Fans welcomed the video game remake that’s helping revamp the genre of deep space horror. The claustrophobic and inescapable nightmare of being trapped on...
HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ enchants fans new and old alike
The long-awaited TV adaptation of popular video game franchise “The Last of Us” establishes a retelling as beautiful and meaningful as the original
Gamers tend to have negative opinions when it comes to TV adaptations of their favorite video games, believing that their beloved characters cannot be recreated faithfully. But these fears are entirely squashed by the masterpiece that HBO has put together for “The Last of Us.” With five episodes out so...
Classical band Duo Mantar brings history to life
Rich Israeli culture and the experience of surviving the Holocaust were retold in a two day concert that featured tunes from the guitar and the mandolin
Duo Mantar came to UTD on Feb. 4 during their national tour to recapture the cultural majesty of 75 years of Israeli music. Presented by the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies and AHT, award-winning American guitarist Adam Levin and Jacob Reuven — mandolin professor at the Jerusalem Academy of Music...
‘Skinamarink’ Gets Under Viewers’ Skin
Despite poorly developed characters and a lack of plot, Kyle Edward Ball’s indie horror flick “Skinamarink” creates one of the most unnerving experiences in film through its intense atmosphere and unique cinematography. Produced primarily through crowdfunding with a meager budget of $15,000, “Skinamarink” follows two children named Kaylee and...
‘Single’s Inferno’ Brings the Heat
Before Valentine’s Day, learn the do’s and don’ts of the first stages of courtship from “Single’s Inferno,” the hit Korean reality dating show whose second season is gaining international popularity. “Single’s Inferno” revolves around 12 singles who are thrust onto Inferno — a remote island — and told to mingle...