The Outlook recently had the privilege of speaking with Natalie Zeller, freshman music industry major, who performed at the Rock and Register event on September 28. Zeller is a singer, guitar player and songwriter who has performed both on and off campus, including at Hofstra University.
Entertainment
The Rebirth of the American Spirit
The critically acclaimed documentary, Rebirth, was shown in the Wilson Hall Auditorium last Wednesday, September 22.
Grizzly Bear Shines with “Shields”
The first line uttered on “Shields,” the latest album from indie rock champions Grizzly Bear, goes, “Dreamed a long day, just wandering free.” This line, out by Daniel Rossen on the thunderous “Sleeping Ute,” is not just a retelling of some half-remembered daydream, but is in fact a revealing descriptor of the album itself.
Be Wary of the House
You move from your hometown to a small community only to find out the previous owners of the House at the End of the Street were brutally murdered by their own daughter, Carrie Anne (Eva Link). The family’s name is whispered by the locals, while others snap that the house should be burned down. Yet one survivor, a young man named Ryan (Max Thieriot), lives within it, trying to make his way, alone, through a world that hates the ground he walks on because of what his sister has done.
Visiting Writer: Professor Josh Emmons
Professor Josh Emmons commenced the Visiting Writer series last Wednesday in Wilson Hall Auditorium. Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr. Stanton Green, senior Jennifer van Alstyne and Assistant Dean Michael Thomas introduced Emmons with nothing but positivity and praise.
The Killers Miss Their Target on New Album
The popular rock band known as The Killers released a new album after nearly two years of being on hiatus. The band consists of Brandon Flowers (lead vocals), Dave Keuning (lead guitar), Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums) and Mark Stoermer (bass guitar).
The Generation Without a Voice
For generations, the subject of homosexuality has been one of the most dismissed and controversial subjects that people talk about. Some have looked down on homosexual men and women, while others pay no mind and accept them for who they are. Many are neutral on the subject, saying that it’s a matter for those individuals to decide.
The Expendables Are Anything But
It’s September, which means saying goodbye to summer. Before you do, I suggest watching the last great flick of the summer, The Expendables 2.
Imagine Dragons Lacks Imagination
Imagine Dragons’ highly anticipated debut album, “Night Visions,” came out last Tuesday. The band released their most recent EP last winter, which included the hit track “It’s Time.” It seems like the band rushed the studio process when “It’s Time” started gaining momentum last spring. They have about half of a really great album.
The Art of Being an Artist
Brower began the lecture by discussing his inspirational origins, such as the comedy and style of Groucho Marx. He said the man’s humor was “so sardonic and irreverent” that he couldn’t help but love the comedy style. A notable portion of Brower’s work, especially his earlier work, features references to Marx.