Navigating the sacred and the profane
The dilemma of Catholic aesthetics in contemporary media
In delving into the issue of the misuse and exploitation of Catholic aesthetics in secular media and art, it’s crucial...
Humans of UD: Dr. Christi Ivers
It takes a special kind of person to be a teacher. A teacher not only shares their expert knowledge about their field, but they also support students in all their endeavors and...
The loss of etiquette in the new age of concerts
Looking at Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour, Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour and now most recently Olivia Rodrigo’s sold out Guts Tour, one might look at these major events and call this year the...
“Oppenheimer”: a movie that asks the important questions
The movie begins with the quote “Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to man,” begins “Oppenheimer.” “For this, he was chained to a rock and tortured for eternity.”
“Legally Blonde”: The chick flick that isn’t
An enjoyable take on democratic ideals
How are we to understand stereotypes in art and film? To an unpracticed observer, their use is an indication of a lack...
Humans of UD: Kathleen Flynn
Texas heat may not have encouraged senior Kathleen Flynn to uproot herself from her home in Seattle, but the University of Dallas was reason enough for her. She had heard of the...
Humans of UD: Katrine Christensen
Former RC and proud UD alumna Katrine Christensen walked onto the mall as a legacy student, and now she walks as a legend. While many of us know her – some more...
Reckoning with late-stage Kanye
After twenty years, the Kanye West experiment is over. No, Kanye himself isn’t finished; he’s still making music, selling out arenas and providing headline fodder for tabloids at your local Kroger. Yet...
“Barbie” and the heart of humanity
I Watched “Barbie” and Have No Idea What Y’all Are Mad About
No movie in recent years has amassed the same level of admiration and aversion from the average...
Humans of UD: Aidan Fontenot
This time of year, first impressions mean everything, especially during freshman year. Aidan Fontenot is no exception to this rule. Whether he’s hanging out with friends, chatting up a storm at the...
The relatability and intrigue of Jane Austen’s “Emma”
Acclaimed by scholars as her finest novel, Jane Austen’s “Emma” is a compelling and humorous tale about misunderstandings, clandestine romance and the errs of hubris. Austen’s longest novel, “Emma” creates a name...
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and the irritated Chads and Brads
Taylor Swift, the world-renowned artist, began dating Travis Kelce in late July of 2023. Kelce had attended The Era’s Tour concert, attempting, and failing, to give Taylor a friendship bracelet with his...
La La Land: An artist’s perspective
“Here’s to the fools who dream”
When I first watched “La La Land” in the back seat of my family’s minivan on the long drive home from a...
Humans of UD: Sister John Thomas
This August, the University of Dallas was honored to welcome Kansas native and UD alumna Sr. John Thomas O.P. back to the hills of Irving.
Though she first felt...
The Half Dozen
Día de los Muertos Celebración – The Hughes Family Tribute Center presents its ninth Día de los Muertos Celebración. The celebración builds on this tradition by hosting an event...