LEAH PALMER Doctor Strange is a delightful conglomeration of mind games, morals and humor: Marvel’s latest superhero film has the trippiness of Inception, the sci-fi spirituality of The Matrix and the light-heartedness of Guardians of the Galaxy, elegantly tied together by Benedict Cumberbatch, an unexpected yet refreshing casting choice for Stephen Strange. Strange, a dexterous… Read More Strange and Marvelous: A Superhero Film Success
SOPHIA SEMENSKY The best books make you laugh, cry, think and hope. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, one of my favorite novels, does all this and more. The central plot, at first, seems evident: a 9-year-old boy, Oskar Schell, discovers a key and a note in the room of his father, whom he has lost… Read More Prism Picks: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
SOPHIA SEMENSKY School changes significantly for us as we grow older, from halloween crafts in Kindergarten to mid-term exams in college. However, the one constant through the school system in all its iterations is school itself. Many students are tethered to their academic identity within the school system from preschool all the way up to… Read More The Great “Gap”-sy
AMANDA LINDEMAN Hume is considered one of the nicest dorms on campus: suite style rooms and a semi-private bathroom, a prime location with two accessible parking lots, and a convenient five-minute walk to Frat Row for game days. But after the night of September 26th, many Hume residents thought that maybe communal bathrooms wouldn’t have… Read More The Humegate Scandal
SOPHIA SEMENSKY It probably wouldn’t shock you too much to learn that many children struggle to read. However, it does surprise many that there is a large portion of children in Alachua County that are falling behind reading standards. According to United Way, 70% of 3rd graders in the community need reading support, and the… Read More ReadingPals Makes Reading Cool Again
LEAH PALMER “Hamilton: An American Musical” is a cultural phenomenon, an unprecedented work of art that has taken the nation by storm. This theatrical tribute to the life of America’s first Treasury Secretary has won countless awards, including the Tony award for Best Musical, a Grammy award for Best Musical Theater Album, and a Pulitzer Prize… Read More Book Review: “Alexander Hamilton”
LEAH PALMER In college, it can sometimes seem like there’s nothing outside the edges of campus. After cramming for tests and devouring meal after meal in the dining halls, it feels like family, friends and real meals don’t even exist anymore. Enter family weekend. This October, the Student Honors Organization hosted an Honors Family Weekend… Read More Family Day Weekend
ALESSANDRA ROSALES The Honors Involvement Conference, which took place in mid-September, truly exposed Honors Gators to the multitude of opportunities that the University of Florida has to offer. Upon entry to the conference area, a series of footprints led to the Rion Ballroom at the Reitz Union. This set the scene for the theme of… Read More Another Great Honors Involvement Conference
SOPHIA SEMENSKY Podcasts are underappreciated gems, with thousands of topics ranging from politics to humor to Ted Talks. I follow quite a few, but one of my favorites is Stuff You Should Know. Run by two charismatic gentlemen, Josh and Chuck, each episode explores interesting topics through an engaging and always funny conversation. I’ve learned… Read More Prism Picks: Stuff You Should Know
JOSHUA EVANGELISTA One of the most popular musicals ever created, Fiddler on the Roof is a well loved classic of community theatre. Its most recent production at Gainesville Community Playhouse captivates the audience while reminding us why this musical is relevant in our college town. Fiddler on the Roof is the story of Tevya, a… Read More Review: Fiddler on the Roof
