Atwood discusses latest novel in A2
Tonight, one of the most celebrated authors in Canadian literature will discuss one of the most notorious figures in Canadian history.
"Alias Grace," the latest novel by Toronto poet and novelist Margaret Atwood, explores a sensational 1843 murder trial. Grace Marks, a 16-year-old servant, was convicted of murdering her employer and his housekeeper/mistress, with the help of another servant who was supposedly her lover.
Seattle grunge scene chronicled in new documentary 'Hype!'
When Doug Pray was filming "Hype!," one major problem was the very subject of his documentary on the Seattle rock explosion that came to be known as "grunge." Ignited by the sudden commercial success of Nirvana and Pearl Jam and mercilessly hyped by both the rock and mainstream media (hence the title), grunge was close to a dirty word when Pray began filming in 1993.
Rodriguez urges youth to dream
Continuing the weeklong Chicano History Week celebrations, University student organization Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlan (M.E.Ch.A) sponsored a visit by distinguished poet/author Luis Rodriguez. Well-known for his two books of poetry and his painful autobiography "Always Running: La Vida Loca Gang Days in LA," Rodriguez captivated his audience of hundreds of University students and faculty - as well as dozens of visiting Detroit middle-school students - with stories of his personal experiences, poetry readings and interactive discussions.
Award-winning fiction writer visits A2
Plays explore univeral issues: One-acts celebrate Black History Month
To celebrate Black History Month, Performance Network will be presenting two one-act plays by prominent Ann Arbor playwrights.
"River Dreams," written by Elise Bryant and directed by Johanna Broughton, executive director of Performance Network, deals with the struggles two slaves must face in their search for freedom.
Kilborn provides daily fun
Comedy Central's foray into the world of television journalism sheds a humorous light on many of today's important issues. Ranging from the berating of Libby Dole to Boris Yelstin at a ho-down, "The Daily Show" always leaves the viewer laughing - not only because of the humorous statements but also because of the way in which they are presented.
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