Quiet resistance: Review of “Flint is Family”
Alex Calloway, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2019
Museums are often considered places of grand spectacle, allure and wonder. A maestro’s brushstroke can reduce a viewer to the most basic of emotions, and many museums pride themselves on this quality. However, not every exhibition must fit this mold to make a statement. Stories just as powerful as these can be told with nothing more than film, a camera and a human face.This i...
Tulane students take part in ‘Roleplay’, a play discussing college life, sexual assault
Haley Soares, Arcade Editor
September 11, 2019
Over the past year, student actors and local theater group Goat in the Road Productions have worked together to create “Roleplay,” an original production dealing with the sexual culture on Tulane’s campus.In 2017 Tulane conducted the Climate Survey on Sexual Misconduct, revealing a shockin...
Local band Jank Setup sees pathway to fame
Cori Shalit, Arcade Editor
September 11, 2019
The Hullabaloo first covered local funk-fusion band Jank Setup in the spring of 2018. Since then, much has changed for the group. Arcade sat down with band member Ethan May who has been with the band from the start, even before it was called “Jank Setup.”It all started in 2016 when May, then a j...
Student reviews Dining Hall at the Commons, offers hacks
Melissa Rosenthal, Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
Dining room, gathering place for friends old and new, the heart and soul of the Tulane community: these are a few words that come to mind when describing the new Commons. This 77,000-square-foot spectacle features a bright and pleasant dining environment, a drastic improvement from the building’s drab predecessor. The wide array of seating options makes the...
Exploring New Orleans’ history through local museums
Cori Shalit, Arcade Editor
September 4, 2019
When we think of New Orleans, unique festivities and food quickly come to mind, so it may be easy at times to overlook the significance of the rich history and traditions that also characterize the city. New Orleans is a city well-known for keeping its history alive and accessible. You can see i...
Arcade’s fall concert previews
Haley Soares, Arcade Editor
September 4, 2019
Listening to live music is a great way to spend a night out in New Orleans, hearing the artists you love while exploring some of the great music venues NOLA has to offer. Arcade has compiled a guide to some of the can't-miss concerts of the fall for any music lover: Lizzo at Fillmore New Orle...
Summer 2019: Lil Nas X and UFOs
Cori Shalit, Arcade Editor
August 28, 2019
Lifeguarding in your hometown, interning in a city that’s hot, keeping it low-key at camp. Staying local in the city that houses your alma mater, traveling on your own to somewhere new and exciting, or surprising yourself by exploring a place you’ve felt like you already conquered....
A look inside The Commons, Tulane’s newest addition
Cori Shalit, Arcade Editor
August 28, 2019
We’ve all seen them. The Instagram posts. Or at least those of you who follow @tulanedining on Instagram. Yeah, yeah, we’re excited to be back in New Orleans if we’re not from here. And if you’re freshmen, you’re super excited to start what everyone’s told you will be the greatest four years of yo...
Arcade’s favorites: Top albums of the summer
Haley Soares, Arcade Editor
August 28, 2019
Immunity by Clairo- August 2nd, 2019This debut album by indie dream pop artist Claire Cottrill, better known as Clairo, signifies an important shift in the career of the young musician. Previously, Clairo was known for her lo-fi bedroom pop hits. In this album, she stays true to her...
Summer is coming: Events for students staying in NOLA
Hannah Erbrick, Arcade Editor
April 25, 2019
Maybe you’re taking a class, working or have an internship. For whatever reason, you’re staying in New Orleans for the summer. If you’re worried about getting bored, don’t – festival season is just beginning, and New Orleans will be ripe with things to do this summer. Here are just a few to ...
50th Fête: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival gets better with age
Hannah Eichelbaum, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2019
Jazz in New Orleans has a long and spirited history. The same can be said of the famous New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, locally simplified to “Jazz Fest.” The festival takes place over two weekends, from April 25 to April 28 and May 2 to May 5.The first annual festival took place in 197...
Easter Egg Decoration: Dorm Edition
Julia Hyman, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2019
Time to get festive for Easter break! Follow these foolproof steps to create a beautiful, unique Easter egg. Step 1: Acquire a hard-boiled egg There are multiple ways to find yourself a hard-boiled egg on Tulane’s campus. If you go to Bruff Commons for breakfast, go to ...
