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Claire Lyons, Ayden Kowalski, Anna Falk, Rose Androwich and Erin Farmer | Monday, January 30, 2023
Notre Dame’s Film, Television and Theatre students put Sundance to shame with the 34th annual Notre Dame Student Film Fest last weekend. With a diverse group of work — ranging from documentaries to dramatic shorts — this showcase demonstrates the creativity and wit of the Notre Dame student body. Working within the constraints of the
Genevieve Coleman and Rose Androwich | Monday, January 23, 2023
By Genevieve Coleman and Rose Androwich For years, the Blue Mantle was the College’s yearbook compiled annually by a staff of Saint Mary’s students. However, in the spring of 2022, the Blue Mantle was not produced. In an email, former interim vice president of Student Affairs and current dean of students Gloria Jenkins explained why
Rose Androwich | Friday, January 20, 2023
I’d never had the experience of loving something that is popularly recognized as bad, until “Velma,” HBO Max’s new adult animation series reimagining “Scooby-Doo.” According to Rotten Tomatoes, only 9% of its audience liked the show. Well, I found myself in that 9%. I loved this origin story for my favorite “Scooby-Doo” character and how
Meghan Lange and Rose Androwich | Thursday, December 1, 2022
With the holidays rapidly approaching, Saint Mary’s College held two Christmas markets on Tuesday and Wednesday, organized by the Office for the Common Good (OCG) and the Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI), for students to shop for gifts. OCG director Rebekah Go organized the Makers Market which featured vendors from South Bend on the first floor
Rose Androwich | Thursday, December 1, 2022
On Nov. 28, the “Fashion Ethics” class at Saint Mary’s showed a movie titled “The True Cost,” which showcases the negative impacts of fast fashion in a number of ways. The countries that are most affected by the industry are developing countries who fall victim to the unethical practices of corporations. The movie had individual
Rose Androwich, Andy Ottone, Sophia Michetti, Alysa Guffey and Maggie Eastland | Tuesday, November 29, 2022
The holiday season is in full swing! Here are some of Scene’s reflections and suggestions to begin this holiday season. “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” Rose Androwich, Scene Writer I’ve always loved the movie “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.”Every season brings the essential films and TV episodes that you have to
Rose Androwich | Thursday, November 17, 2022
Lindsay Lohan is an icon, and her nearly decade-long break from acting made her return that much more exciting. Lohan chose to make her comeback in Netflix’s holiday rom-com “Falling for Christmas.” The film follows Sierra (Lindsay Lohan), who is the daughter of a successful hotel owner. She is offered a job by her father
Rose Androwich | Monday, November 14, 2022
When I heard that Saint Mary’s Theatre Department was planning a production of “Legally Blonde,” I was excited to say the least. The feeling of nostalgia watching this musical combined with the way Saint Mary’s College has empowered women was an amazing combination. From the opening scene when the Delta Nu sisters perform “Omigod You
Rose Androwich | Monday, November 7, 2022
Catarina Vasconcelos’s “The Metamorphosis of Birds” tells a beautiful story of her family life. Vasconcelos’ visual storytelling further showcases her talent. Caterina wrote, directed and appeared in this documentary. Within the images in the movie, the importance of visuals becomes clear. The concept of being aesthetically overwhelmed provides a sharp contrast to the low production
Rose Androwich, Gracie Eppler, Maggie Eastland, Abigail Keaney, Andy Ottone, Gabriel Zarazua and Annie Brown | Friday, October 28, 2022
Halloween is just around the corner, and Scene has chosen its favorite songs, films and haunting reflections to celebrate! “Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge” Rose Androwich, Scene Writer The sequel to “Halloweentown” is better than the original. The first film relies too heavily on sheer shock factor. “Halloweentown II” broaches the idea of good versus evil.