ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Hot Tea with Z: year two

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Column Writer • September 10, 2025

Hi, I am Zarrick. I’m a dual major in Creative Writing and Psychology. I wanted to find a way to utilize both of the fields I’m deeply invested in to do something that helps people.

COPA Advice Column: Introduction

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • September 10, 2025

This past year, the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) has undergone a massive expansion. Between the newly established School of Dance and School of Theater, Film and Animation, a large portion of the student population belongs to one or more of the various departments offered. 

‘The Big Chill’ shows the complexity of human emotion

Written By Koryn Lamar, For The Globe • September 10, 2025

In the film “A Big Chill,”a funeral reunites old friends who have not seen each other since their college days at the University of Michigan. Rather than focusing on death, we narrow in more on the messy, humorous, tender ways we handle loss together.

Laufey Bewitches us Again with A Matter of Time

Written By Makenna Cable, For The Globe • September 10, 2025

Laufey – a jazz-pop artist who gained mass popularity with her debut album “Street by Street” in 2020 – just dropped her latest album “A Matter of Time” in late August.

‘Wings of Starlight’ brings ‘Tinkerbell’ side plots into focus

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-Features + Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 3, 2025

“Wings of Starlight” by Alison Saft is a story that those raised on any of the “Tinkerbell” movies may want to learn more about. 

2025’s film lineup is lackluster so far

Written By Vincent Tate, Staff Writer • August 27, 2025

These eight months have not yet defined whether 2025 will be a great year for film or if we’re looking at another bland one. With so many sequels and adaptations, original stories are few and far between. However, there was one film released this year that made a significant splash.

‘Accomplice to the Villain’ adds awesome aspects to the series

Written By Peyton Martin, Arts and Entertainment Editor • August 27, 2025

The third book in the “Assistant to the Villain” series by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, which is a young adult, romance/fantasy series, was recently released, and it did not disappoint.

Hot Tea with Z: When should I move on?

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

How long should I wait before moving on from a relationship? What is the best way to handle a break up? Am I a bad person for quickly getting over a breakup? Is it wrong to have desires for a relationship even if I have just left one?

‘The Bridge Kingdom’ creates a compelling world and characters that draws readers in

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • April 16, 2025

“The Bridge Kingdom” by Danielle L. Jensen is the first book from “The Bridge Kingdom” series, which currently consists of five books.

Legally Blonde: Jump ropes, dogs on stage and an incredible performance

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • April 16, 2025

Starting on Wednesday April 9 and ending on Sunday April 13, “Legally Blonde” took the stage at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

‘Fanny and Alexander’ manipulates the viewer

Written By Vincent Tate, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025

In conjunction with his History of International Cinema and Five International Masters classes, cinema arts professor Christopher Sepesey showed the theatrical release of “Fanny and Alexander” this Sunday, April 6, in the GRW.

Hot Tea with Z: How can I tell who my real friends are?

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025

What should I do if it seems like I’m hanging out with the wrong crowd? How do I know who is a real friend? How do I choose who to hangout with?