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‘Don’t Be Dumb:’ A$AP Rocky is all grown up now

By Natalie Swiderski · Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

The rap artist’s long-awaited new album is a dynamic return.

'The Friend of the Family': A discussion with author Dean Koontz

By Harry Penne · Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

Author Dean Koontz spoke to Scene about his new novel, “The Friend of the Family.”

What you missed from the Golden Globes

By Mara Hall · Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

A look at the winners and fashion from the 83rd Golden Globes.

‘Is This Thing On?:’ A refreshing take on marriage

By Luke Foley · Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

Bradley Cooper’s directing talents shine in new drama.

‘Song Sung Blue’ turned Hugh

By Sydney Jansen · Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

Hugh Jackman delights Gen Z in the new film, "Song Sung Blue."

‘Marty Supreme’ is not the film you think it is

By Luke Foley · Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026

Beneath the manic energy and ping-pong spectacle, Josh Safdie’s latest film is a surprisingly sincere meditation on family and ambition.

How to survive as a young person in the 2026 job crisis

By Danica Szabo · Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’: Two halves make a whole

By Mason McCart · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

Uniting “Kill Bill: Vol 1” and “Kill Bill: Vol. 2,” the runtime of this film is four hours and 30 minutes with an intermission included.

‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer’: Revisiting a classic

By Aly Rothfus · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

This forgotten Christmas classic gives a twist on the hit holiday song, “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.”

Notre Dame math band now on vinyl

By Mara Hall · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Heine Borel and the Finite Subcovers, a band composed of Notre Dame honors math graduates, now has their work out on vinyl.

‘Alice in Borderland’: Quit while you're ahead

By Sheila-Marie Manyara · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

"It feels difficult to justify this season’s existence"

Dance Company fills Washington Hall with sold-out fall showcase

By Marie Stier · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

The fall showcase featured 27 student-choreographed dances and over 70 dancers.

‘Wicked: For Good’ was just alright

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

The second part of ‘Wicked’ might not compare to the first.

In defense of ‘Gremlins’

By Harry Penne · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

“Gremlins” is a non-traditional holiday film that uses its festive setting and imagery to simultaneously uphold and juxtapose common Christmas themes.

Hallelujah for student-led ‘Messiah’

By Peter Mikulski · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

A student choir and orchestra will be performing Handel’s “Messiah” for free at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5.

‘John Proctor Is the Villain’: Serious and silly

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

“It could have been easy to make the material feel like a lecture. Still, the cast handled this complex subject matter amazingly, and delivered an incredible performance that made this a triumph for the department.”