A BABEL Conversation with Michelle Zauner
On November 9th, 2023, the Just Buffalo Literary Center’s BABEL series welcomed Michelle Zauner to the Kleinhans stage for a discussion about her best-selling memoir Crying in H Mart.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Review
In this thrilling prequel to the Hunger Games series, the audience is exposed to the backstory for its notorious villain, Coriolanus Snow. In a world sixty-four years prior to the one Katniss (the main character of the original franchise) experienced, many parts of society, and their life, are different.
From the Vault: 1989 (Taylor’s Version)
1989 (Taylor’s Version) has brought us re-recordings of some of Swift’s most well known songs, as well as five never-heard-before songs from the Vault. Here is a breakdown of those five Vault Songs that were in Swift’s rerecording of her album, 1989.
Top Ten Strangest Hobbies
Here are ten of the most eccentric hobbies people take up.
Purple Kiss the FESTA Tour in Philadelphia: Purple on the Top
Purple Kiss debuted in March 2021 with “Ponzona,” a song with a fresh take on the dark concept. The group also had two pre-release singles: “My Heart Skip a Beat” with a fierce choreography and rock-leaning sound and the ballad “Can We Talk Again?” showcasing the group’s vocals. The group has had several comebacks since then, dabbling in a variety of concepts. They tend to alternate between darker, gothic releases and quirky, energetic ones.
Taemin’s ‘Guilty:’ You Are the Voyeur
The prince of K-Pop has returned. Taemin, member of boy group SHINEE and soloist, returned with his fourth mini-album 'Guilty' following his conclusion of military service in April 2023, over two years after his previous release, 'Advice.'
The Rise of Blind Boxes
The latest trend in shopping is something akin to gambling—blind boxes. Around here, blind boxes are generally small capsules or bags that contain one of an array of mystery designs of an item.
Celebrating Día de Muertos
“Día de Muertos”, or also known as “Day of the Dead”, is a tradition that originated in the Mesoamerican region, and is still celebrated in countries such as Mexico, Guatemala, and Bolivia, spanning several centuries. This celebration unfolds from October 27 to November 2, dedicated to those who had departed from the world.
XDINARY HEROES: Breaking the Break
On Wednesday, October 11, K-Rock group Xdinary Heroes returned with their intriguing fourth mini-album, Livelock.
Coping With Stress Instead of Stressfully Coping
Stress has had a huge impact on all of our lives; whether it has been sending out college applications or studying for a major test, having extracurriculars pile up or trying to boost grades, these last couple of months have been stressful to say the least. If left unchecked, the stress will cause us to do more poorly in school and will shorten our lives, here’s some ways to deal with it.