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Hair is insanely weird.
"The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth" is a stellar remake that surpasses the original in almost every conceivable way.
Oscar nominations are guaranteed for Alejandro González Iñárritu's black comedy masterpiece.
A review of the first chapter of a publicly-funded point-and-click mystery game that shows powerful graphics aren't necessary to put a player on edge.
"Marijuana burns inside my crypt / High up here I don't need to take your shit."
As clever as it is heart-pounding, Nightcrawler is a piece of neo-noir brilliance.
"I am a blank page, in a notebook, waiting to be filled by countess drawings of cocks…"
In April 2012, Reporter published an article profiling The Meatgrinder, a basement venue pivotal to the Rochester punk scene. Since the article's publication, The Meatgrinder has closed its doors, and many bands—including the house owner Adam Kramer's own Endangered Youth—have broken up. The punk scene, known for its resiliency and DIY aesthetics, has struggled following The Meatgrinder's demise.
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A review of The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle's debut novel.
A look at one of Rochester's newest dance movements.
A review of Craig Johnson's sophomore feature film.
A recent game review.
October's At Your Leisure crosswords puzzle solutions.
A Netflix movie review, in five parts.
A look at the rise of the Rochester reggae giants.
A review of Darien Lake's Halloween special event.
A profile of RIT's only slam poetry club.
A line composed of young men dressed in flashy clothing and women in tight-fitting garb moved at a snail's pace off of East Avenue. The sound of mainstream hip-hop reverberated through the stone walls. Ahead, a broad-shouldered man in a black t-shirt marked “Security” stood with arms crossed and a stern expression. Patrons slowly tumbled through the door, passing through an airport-style metal detector.
President Destler's affinity for music has never been a secret. Most notably, his near obsession with vintage banjos has culminated in a collection of instruments that rivals that of any museum. On Saturday, September 27, Destler took the chance to showcase his musical passion at the Little Theater, alongside his wife and vocalist Rebecca Johnson.
Pounding headaches, aching muscles, a stomach on the verge of calling it quits: hangovers are the absolute worst. A night of drinking puts an incredible strain on the liver to clear out all of the poison and chemicals left behind. It’s no wonder the human body revolts when it has had so many toxins running through it. It’s easy to avoid a hangover by drinking less, but if that method doesn’t appeal to you there are other ways to try to prevent or relieve hangovers.
Hello party animals, it’s your boy Leo here with some tips for becoming the ultimate party monster. Now, as all of you know, I am the king of parties; few have reached my level of party power, as I like to call it. From gaming parties to techno-powered midnight raves, I’m your man. I boast such feats as downing a bottle of brew in only two hours and, I kid you not, I once almost kissed a girl. I’m quite the party animal and I’m here to share some of my tips. Dress for success
All-nighters are all too familiar to college students, but what are we really sacrificing when we throw aside sleep to scrape by at school? Sleep is our most natural and essential escape from stress, yet we voluntarily trade it away for more time to pursue other activities, lessening both the amount and quality of the sleep we get.