What Was Your Carbon Footprint Today? Has Us Tracking Our Emissions
May01

What Was Your Carbon Footprint Today? Has Us Tracking Our Emissions

By Emily Brooks In the informative film, What Was Your Carbon Footprint Today? by Sydney Chandler and Shari Porter, climate change and carbon footprints are put under the microscope, and potential solutions are explored. We learn about the impacts individuals and companies are making, and how to potentially track and offset our emissions. While watching this film, I gained valuable insights. Though I understood the concept of a carbon...

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Commitment to Music in Times of Uncertainty: Benjamin Hochman & Keiko Sekino Piano Studio Recital
May01

Commitment to Music in Times of Uncertainty: Benjamin Hochman & Keiko Sekino Piano Studio Recital

By Rhea Mursalin Benjamin Hochman and Keiko Sekino’s virtual piano recital is a captivating testament to the resilience and talent of young musicians amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. These performers, with one musician based in China and the other musician based in Russia, deliver a mesmerizing performance that showcases not only their incredible talent but also their deep commitment to their craft. The carefully...

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My Theatre: Cinema Business Sees Boom After Being Abandoned
May01

My Theatre: Cinema Business Sees Boom After Being Abandoned

By Emily Brooks In My Theatre, a heartwarming documentary by director Kazuya Ashizawa, the audience follows a retired old man as he restarts his theatre business after being abandoned for 55 years. It sees great success, with multiple groups coming in to watch films and tour the building to see the process in screening them. However, Shuji Tamura, the main subject of the film, still wonders if the success will stay or burn out like it...

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A Review of The Healing Note by Dre Whitney
May01

A Review of The Healing Note by Dre Whitney

By Jack DeWitt In The Healing Note by Dre Whitney, an up-and-coming pianist Thomas, confronts a health challenge.  With support from his mother and medication, his life improves. Meeting and falling in love with Amelia boosts his confidence and acceptance. Rating: 4.5/5. Solid storyline with a satisfying ending. Jack Dewitt graduated from Adrian College (Adrian, Michigan) with dual bachelor’s degrees in Communication Arts and...

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Let the Sun In: Evaluating Solar Windows
May01

Let the Sun In: Evaluating Solar Windows

By Jack DeWitt In the short film, What Could Be Hotter Than Solar Windows? by Kennedy Mallory, viewers learn about the differences between solar and regular windows, and how solar windows could address the renewable energy crisis.  Mallory discusses their installation on skyscrapers and in cities, highlighting companies involved in the technology. Pros and cons are presented, with pros outweighing cons. Rating: 3.75/5. The topic...

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