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Sean Wang Zi-Ming
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Arts Vanity: (I Smell a Rat) Why Geronimo Stilton Is A Classic
Another feature of Geronimo Stilton is its characteristically cheesy (haha) mouse puns.
Trying to Remember Louise Glück
I find myself returning to poems like “The Silver Lily” and “Witchgrass” for their drastic reimaginings of time — the eternal way perennial plants experience the cyclicity of seasons, or the striking temporality of the fragile flower. It is in light of this that her death feels strangely unreal, its finality in tension with the timelessness of her words.
‘This Won’t Help’ Review: Short-Lived but Entertaining in the Moment
Grober’s wit is a force of nature that keeps readers engaged and entertained throughout. The topics covered are nuanced, and Grober makes surprisingly insightful points about the state of current affairs.
‘The Wren, The Wren’ Review: Love and Trauma Across Generations
Enright’s novel is a prime example of ambitious writing, spanning generations and genres to create a moving portrayal of Irish women.
‘The Orange Tree’ Review: Patterns of Association that Keep Growing Richer
Dong Li’s poetry collection “The Orange Tree” showcases the expansiveness of the lyric voice and its capacity to cross borders, generations, and cultures.
‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’ Review: The Beauty of Artistic Maturity and Personal Growth
Del Rey manages to be vulnerable and authentic at the same time, making this one of her best albums to date.
‘Synthetic Jungle’ Review: An Experiment Gone Awry
Michael Chang activates readers’ imaginations with “Synthetic Jungle,” a collection of poetry that defies convention.
‘Savor’ Review: An Unconventional Celebrity Chef Memoir
“Savor” never short sells Ali’s potential in light of her battle with cancer. It is heartbreaking to become so intimately invested in a life that must be cut short.
Making Memories at ‘KrOpped! A Low-Res Jam’
Featuring an exciting selection of hits from each group, the night also saw new members take to the stage, joined by supportive alumni and a bustling audience.