Category: Life & Arts
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A diligent drummer’s double life
By day, this computer science student chases the finish line of graduation. By night, he is the mysterious drummer energizing the crowd from the back of the stage as part of the new local alt-indie-emo rock band that underground music fans at UTD have heard so much about. Bradley Johnson, a senior at UTD, is…
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A Comet’s guide to summertime film fun
While some movies are year-round favorites, the arrival of sweltering weather and mosquito hordes evokes a desire for media that can provide an escape from arguably the worst season of the year, filled with pit stains and bug bites. So, slather on your sunscreen, throw on a crop top and prep for the summer with…
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‘When L.R. Wept’ admitted into IMPACTE! film festival
The short animated film “When L.R. Wept” by Ahmad Khoshniat, a visual and performing arts Ph.D. student, was accepted into the IMPACTE! Film Festival in Catalonia, Spain. IMPACTE! is a film festival focused on human rights issues, receiving over 750 submissions annually, of which 30 are selected and only three receive awards. Khoshniat shared his…
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Australian duo Royel Otis reps indie rock
Royel Otis’ addictive vocals and electrifying instrumentals quickly made their way onto the playlists of indie and alternative rock fans with their viral cover of “Murder on the Dancefloor.” And with the arrival of their debut studio album “Pratts and Pain” and their first U.S. tour stop at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on…
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XAI Reprom Wonderland Royale
Inflatable ruby-red dice bounce through the air as impassioned prom-goers dance, laugh and swap stories. The sharp pulse of a beat reverberates through the Visitor Center’s Atrium at Chi Alpha Iota Diaternity’s 2024 “Reprom” as chapter members celebrate the winners of the “Wonderland Royale” themed royalty elections — a Monarch of Hearts, Monarch of Clubs,…
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Adaptation done right: “Fallout” (2024) sets standard for great video game serials
Blending the tragedy of war with zany retro-futuristic science fiction, “Fallout” (2024) captures the quirky satire of the games in all their absurdity. “Fallout” (2024) — a post-apocalyptic drama on Amazon Prime based on the eponymous video game series — has been making waves after its April release. With a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes…
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Marco Frescas: the DJ king of campus
Computer science junior Marco Frescas aims to transform the social landscape of UTD through his passion for music and DJing which brings vibrant events and a focus on electronic music to the community. From his early fascination with electronic dance music to his involvement with Radio UTD, Frescas seeks to create a space where students…
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‘Masters of the Air’ flies flat
Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks share a passion for exposing viewers to authentic and carefully crafted war stories, and both Hollywood icons came together in 2024 to produce their third World War II miniseries, “Masters of the Air.” The show had unlimited potential with a great cast and historical accuracy, but it ultimately flew too…
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Deep Vellum expands literary and translation options in North Texas
The smell of coffee welcomes guests into Deep Vellum, a small bookstore where a curated selection of translated books from every corner of the world fills shelves top to bottom. These translated works transport readers to all corners of the Earth — from well-known Japan to smaller countries like the island nation of São Tomé…
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Comet Gala: A night among the stars
It’s Friday, and old-timey swing music plays from the speakers as the ATC building resembles a prom night, bustling with students dressed in gowns and suits. The AIGA club hosted its third annual Comet Gala, encouraging students to dress to the nines, and Comets did not disappoint. The Comet Gala’s theme this year was “A…