Mikayah Parsons: A Mentor For the FLI Community

What can Mikayah Parsons ’24 not do? From her four majors to her numerous positions on and off campus, Parsons takes care of her community — providing resources, care, or even a bright smile at the Frost Cafe.

Senior Thesis Proposes “Symbiotic Futures”

Managing Arts & Living Editor Mackenzie Dunson ’25 reviews Ayo Eniola ’24’s interdisciplinary senior thesis, “Symbiotic Futures,” an interactive performance that celebrated living in sync with the land.

Theater and Dance Thesis “Electra” Shocks the Stage

Theater and Dance thesis student Caspian Rabaia ’24 directed the 2011 Nick Payne adaptation of “Electra.” Managing Arts & Living Editor Mackenzie Dunson ’25 reviews the play, emphasizing the contemporary essence brought forth by adaptation and direction.

Love Confessions … Is Your Name Here?

The Arts & Living Editors solicited anonymous love notes from your peers. Browse over 60 confessions to find out if you have a secret admirer on campus.

Asking BIPOC Creatives: Madina Oraz ’25

In this second installment of Asking BIPOC Creatives (ABC), Managing Arts & Living Editor Mackenzie Dunson ’25 interviews Madina Oraz ’25 about their involvement in theater and queer spaces across campus.

The Indicator x The Student: “The Perfect Man”

Managing Arts & Living Editor Mackenzie Dunson ’25 originally published this unnerving story about a deadly serious commitment to perfection in the Spring 2023 issue of The Indicator.

BIPOC Creatives: Mel Arthur ’25

In the inaugural edition of her column “Asking BIPOC Creatives,” Managing Arts & Living Editor Mackenzie Dunson ’25 interviews poet Mel Arthur ’25.

Editors’ Picks: The Arts & Living Summer Roundup

Before the stress of the semester starts, the Arts & Living editors reflect on their favorite summer reads, listens, and watches.

Save Cinema from the White Savior

White saviors are a common trope in the entertainment industry. Contributing Writer Mackenzie Dunson ’25 analyzes the problematic history and consequences of Hollywood’s reliance on white saviors, derailing narratives that should be centered around people of color.

“Wakanda Forever” Fumbles the Legacy

“Wakanda Forever,” the much-anticipated sequel to “Black Panther,” is a film that delves into the complexities of Black grief. While largely successful, Mackenzie Dunson ’25 says the film could have had a stronger antagonist, rather than pitting POC communities against one another.

An Analysis of the Criticism of Halle Bailey’s Casting as Ariel

Disney’s newest live-action remake, “The Little Mermaid,” starring Halle Bailey, released its first trailer last month to mixed reactions. Mackenzie Dunson ’25 breaks down the racist criticisms against Bailey’s casting and emphasizes the importance of Black representation.