By Thomas Fink | May 4, 2026 Movie Rating: ★★★★ Photo Credit: Wikipedia; Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios Is it just me or is there a shortage of movies today that are unable to entertain everyone? It seems to me that modern films are struggling with juggling multiple qualities. For example, although I found the romantic drama “Reminders of Him” to be refreshing with its charm and sweetness, its staying power was ruined by its overly predictable plot and simplistic story. It’s

By Maurice Burbridge | May 4, 2026 Naomi Ackie, Keke Palmer, Poppy Liu and Taylour Paige in Boots Riley’s “I Love Boosters.” Photo Credit: Courtesy of NEON It's impossible for fashion — or any art — to connect us, as long as the actual artists, beyond just the front-facing designers, go under-paid, under-seen and under-valued. Though the stylish form and star-studded cast may lead those new to Boots Riley to assume otherwise, “I Love Boos

By Maurice Burbridge | April 21, 2026 2024 Recipient Ava DuBoff at the Bates Dance Festival Photo Credit: The Dance Alliance Are you a current freshman or sophomore interested in attending a dance program or workshop this summer? You might be eligible for the Pat & Sven Peterson Scholarship. Earlier this month, the Dance Alliance announced that applications opened for the 2026 Pat & Sven Peterson Dance Scholarship. The deadline is Friday,

By Sofia Lamdichi | April 21, 2026 Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons The dust in the Coachella Valley has always had a way of blurring reality. For two weekends every April, the Empire Polo Club transforms into a neon-soaked oasis where the outside world is invited to disappear. But this year, as the first weekend of Coachella 2026 draws to a close, the "blur" feels less like a dream and more like a collective, feverish hallucination. While headliners like Sabrina Carpenter and

By Sofia Lamdichi | March 30, 2026 Photo Credit: Sofia Lamdichi / The ASP It cannot be disputed that experiencing fine art, such as an orchestra performance, inspires you and leaves you feeling a little lighter when you exit the auditorium. The passion and hard work can be felt by every member of the audience, as students, parents, families, professors, and more watched the University at Albany’s orchestra performance on Wednesday, March 11. The people curating the experience

By Aatia Fairuz Mreedu | March 30, 2026 I am holding a piece of paper in my hands. It looks ordinary, thin, light, almost fragile. But the moment I stare at it for too long, my vision blurs. Not because my eyes are weak, but because this paper carries a weight I cannot measure. It is heavier than numbers, heavier than promises, heavier than words like democracy or freedom ever sound on paper. Thousands of people paid for this paper. Some with their eyes. Some with their limbs

By Mirai Abe | March 10, 2026 Jelani Cobb, left, and Casey Seiler, right, during an event last Monday (3/2) on the University at Albany Downtown Campus. They discussed Cobb’s new book “Three or More is a Riot,” which analyzes American history and democracy in recent years. Photo Credit: Mirai Abe / The ASP In the 18th century South C

By Lillian Magurno | March 10, 2026 Student short films, Oscar nominees, celebrated filmmakers, and music biographers headline a full day of screenings and conversations. Photo Credit: the New York State Writers Institute The Albany Film Festival is returning to the University at Albany for its sixth year, bringing a full day of movies and conversations. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday

By Wilfred Jones Jr. | March 3, 2026 The new restaurant “Chix” recently opened on Madison Avenue, serving a variety of dishes. Photo Credit: Wilfred Jones Jr. / The ASP About The Owner Maher Al Naisani , the owner, is a 37-year-old Arab-American. He immigrated to the U.S. in pursuit of finding better health care for his daughter, who suffered from brain damage. He traveled to various countries, including Turkey, before settling in the state