The Golden Globes: Nominees, Winners, Victories and Blunders
We are now firmly in awards season. Even though the pandemic shut out most blockbusters, enough independent films were released that deserve these awards. We’ve come a long way from Roma’s controversial Netflix release, as now the Academy is forced to reward almost exclusively streaming content. But first, this year Continue Reading
WandaVision: an EPIC fusion of classic sitcoms & Marvel Cinematic Universe
Marvel Studios’ latest TV series, WandaVision, created by Jac Schaeffer, began airing in January 2021 and has since taken fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe on an unpredictable rollercoaster ride. The story of WandaVision follows the misadventures of Wanda Maximoff and her husband The Vision set in a fantastical Continue Reading
“Sweet Home”, a Monstrous Good Time
Following in the footsteps of other Korean breakout successes such as “Train to Busan” by director Yeon Sang-ho and “Parasite” by director Bong Joon-ho, Netflix’s “Sweet Home” television series is a delight for horror fans. Perhaps the most enticing part of “Sweet Home” is the isolated setting of the Green Continue Reading
Responding to COVID-19
It has been almost one full year since the beginning of our extended spring break. Since then, governments, businesses, and other institutions have implemented safety guidelines and requirements to curtail the effects of the spreading pandemic. Austin College, too, has implemented its own systems and rules to prevent the spread Continue Reading
The Aussies Return After Pandemic Delays
In a normal year, the Aussies promote school spirit at football and basketball games, Freshman Orientation, Homecoming, and numerous other Austin College events. They also host an annual spring show. This year looks different. The Aussies had no annual spring production last year, nor did they appear at games or Continue Reading
Happy International Women’s Month!
March is International Women’s Month and this year, I, on behalf of AC Observer, decided to ask women at Austin College what it means to them to be a woman in this day and age as well as their respective fields to gain insight into the ever-changing lifestyles of women. Continue Reading
Meet the “People In Our Neighborhood”
You may have heard of a new online program on campus called “People In Our Neighborhood.” Every month Austin College showcases someone different from the AC community who has some sort of talent to share. This is a great opportunity to virtually connect with other students, faculty, and staff, and Continue Reading
AC Writing Center in the Time of a Pandemic
Since 2018, the Scarborough Center for Writing has served the Austin College Community by offering one-on-one sessions with well-trained peer tutors. During a typical year, the writing center could be found in the Abel library, but because of COVID-19 restrictions, the operation has become fully virtual. This change may seem Continue Reading
