Summer of Art: Galleries to Get Your Art Fix This Summer

As the year winds down, we students begin to plan to do all sorts of fun things on our summer break. Or heck, some of us might be starting now! Regardless, it’s always helpful to gather some good ideas of how you should spend your newfound freetime. Some of you may head home during break, so your time to explore without the constraints of academic … Continue reading Summer of Art: Galleries to Get Your Art Fix This Summer

A home for Jewish students

Greater Portland Hillel offers activities and programs for Jewish students across the region and its executive director, Hannah Sherman, recently won a national award for her work. We took the opportunity to catch up with Hannah to talk about what’s coming up for Greater Portland Hillel and why it matters when celebrities speak up about antisemitism. First, Please tell us about the national award you … Continue reading A home for Jewish students

Film grad challenges gendered fashion in multimedia exhibition

If you could design an outfit that expresses your true self, setting aside fashion trends, gender-based expectations and worries about what’s considered “flattering,” what would you create? Would you go for sparkles and sequins, rich colors, fine tailoring or flowing fabrics? Would you design something that allows you to celebrate the distinctive, unique person you are?  Over the past year, thanks to Garrett Recker, a … Continue reading Film grad challenges gendered fashion in multimedia exhibition