Dante’s La Commedia Divina and Its Lasting Impact on Modern Culture

Brian Hornfeldt Arts and Entertainment Writer Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet of the late 13th and early 14th centuries who is most famous for his epic poem La Commedia Divina (The Divine Comedy). Dante’s poem is regarded as one of the greatest works ever written, leaving theological and artistic ripples across many cultures. The Divine Comedy follows Dante as Virgil, the Roman poet who … Continue reading Dante’s La Commedia Divina and Its Lasting Impact on Modern Culture

Nina Cried Power. Hozier Listened.

Kaitlyn Boeckel Staff Writer After nearly four years, Irish singer/songwriter Hozier finally released a powerful new EP. It is a change of tune from his self-titled first album, with a sense of urgency combined with a variety of  themes that vary widely from song to song. While just an EP, if these songs are an indicator of what’s to come, the future is optimistically nihilistic. … Continue reading Nina Cried Power. Hozier Listened.