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Willoughby Thom | Monday, February 13, 2023
Where: The Schubas Tavern, Chicago, Illinois. When: Saturday, Feb. 12, 2023. What: The scene has reunited. It has been almost two years since Felix Rabito/Saint Dismas, The Trenchies and The Meeks, pivotal members of Notre Dame’s music scene, have played a show together. Of course, life has scattered the members across the country post-graduation, so
Claire Lyons, Caitlin Brannigan, Willoughby Thom, Rachel Hartmann, Isa Sheikh, Olivia Schatz, Kathryn Muchnick, Anna Falk, Angela Mathew, Natalie Allton, Connor Marrott, Alysa Guffey, Coby McKeown and Claire McKenna | Wednesday, December 7, 2022
22. ‘Cave World’ by Viagra Boys “Cave World” is the third LP of punk rock band Viagra Boys, and it expands upon what made their previous records so great. The album is absolutely soaked in meta-irony and absurdist humor. Viagra Boys are simultaneously drawn to and repelled by the eclectic world of conspiracy theories, incels
Aidan O'Malley, Justin George, Claire Lyons, Isa Sheikh, JP Spoonmore, Willoughby Thom, Nicole Bilyak, Ayden Kowalski, Andy Ottone and Gabriel Zarazua | Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Scene has voted. Here are the top 15 films of 2022, carefully selected and compiled by The Observer’s entertainment and culture section. 15. “Fire of Love” directed by Sara Dosa Sara Dosa’s sizzling documentary chronicles the daring adventures (and untimely end) of two volcanologists in love. Katia and Maurice Krafft were French scientists who specialized
Willoughby Thom | Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Why are Trader Joe’s Rolled Corn Torilla Chips (aka Takis) so good? This is a legitimate question. There is no other snack on the market that I get genuinely disappointed when there are not in stock. I am not a big fan of traditional Takis, but, for some reason, the Trader Joe’s chips are gold.
Willoughby Thom | Friday, November 11, 2022
“I was born with an eccentric heart.” Growing up, I listened to a lot of music, and U2 was always on repeat. My father is one of the biggest U2 fans you will ever meet. In addition to collecting their records, watching their concert films and learning all about their history, my father has seen
Willoughby Thom | Monday, October 31, 2022
“I’m so happy, happy.” There is no better way to describe Danny Elfman’s Halloween show at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 29 other than surreal. From the moment Elfman took the stage, I felt like I was in a dream. I have been an Oingo Boingo fan my entire life — if you didn’t
Willoughby Thom | Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Concerts not only make life better but did you know that they also help you live longer? Now, before you roll your eyes and sarcastically express your surprise, you must listen to my reasoning. It is no surprise that concerts make life better, as they are the essence of fun, but there is scientific evidence
Willoughby Thom | Friday, September 23, 2022
Music has become disposable. One day, you hear a new hit song, and then, a month later, it has vanished off the face of the earth. While this is not an entirely new phenomenon, the world of music has shifted greatly over the last decade. Instead of relying on record sales, downloads or touring to
Willoughby Thom | Wednesday, September 7, 2022
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of women at Notre Dame, Scene has created the ultimate female-powered playlist filled with Notre Dame alumnae, your favorite artists, the future generation and artists who paved the way for women in music… Killer tunes by cool women! “Collected” (2021) by Ratboys Formed in 2010 at Notre Dame’s freshman
Willoughby Thom | Friday, August 19, 2022
Download the crossword here! (Warning: The answers are below, so don’t peek!) Hopefully you are looking at this page after completing the puzzle, but alas, I can’t stop you, so whether or not you did the crossword, enjoy some tri-campus and South Bend fun facts! There is lots of tailgating every game day! Baumer Hall