On February 13, Saint Xavier University’s Visual Arts Center hosted the “4D: It’s About Time” reception. The event was an opportunity to meet the artists behind the exhibition. The exhibition is being…
Author: Alma Tovar
Fun Fact: I have three cats.
Alma Tovar is a Senior at Saint Xavier University, majoring in both Graphic Design and Computer Information Systems.
On their free time, they play video games, draw, or spending time with loved ones.
After graduating, their goal is to find a career that emcompasses both their passion for art and technology, such as web design or UX/UI. Alma’s dream is to one day work for Blizzard Entertainment as a Character Designer.
The Silent, Harmful Social Habit: Toxic Positivity
This seemingly harmful habit could be killing your relationships with other people. Toxic positivity is a relatively new term with a popularity on the rise. Upon first hearing about it, you might…
PVRIS Performs After-Show at Bottom Lounge
On September 13th, 2019, Pvris played an earth-shattering after-show at Chicago’s very own Bottom Lounge. The Massachusetts band manages to give a solid performance each time, handling each moment with grace and…
SXU Art Gallery Presents Artist Joe Mills Exhibition
On September 4th, 2019, Saint Xavier University’s Art Gallery held artist Joe Mills. The exhibition will be available for viewing until September 17th 2019. Joe Mills is a Chicago based artist,Illustrator, and…
Fatally Good Game: a Mortal Kombat 11 Review
After four years of anticipation, the Mortal Kombat franchise returned with a new release on April 23, 2009. Mortal Kombat’s brutal and gruesome nature has kept the attention of fans, with a…
Exploring Jesse Rutherford’s Work: “GARAGEB&” Review
While listening to “GARAGEB&”, you can imagine the artistic conversation bouncing between Jesse Rutherford and his label. “How many genres do you want to use, Jesse?” To which Jesse simply responds, “Yes”….
Defining Contemporary Country, a Response to Billboard’s Controversy
Country music’s near-apocalyptic downfall has caused quite a stir in the music community. Such a bold statement is not a haphazard jab at the genre at all. In fact, many country fans…
Most Anticipated 2019 Album, Billie Eilish’s “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”, Review
Since 2017, Billie Eilish fans have been scraping their knees, begging for the anticipated arrival of “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” And on March 29, prayers have been…
The Progression of “Neo Kawaii”: Chai PUNK Album Review
Chai is the Japanese, all-female rock band that you wished you’d known sooner. Created in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Mana, Kana, Yuki, and Yuna make up the quartet. Besides Kana and Mana being…
Revolutionary Representation: The Rise of Roma and Yalitza Aparicio
Since I was child, I was used to the idea that Spanish-speaking faces on television were characterized by European presenting Latinxs. And now as an adult, Yalitza Aparicio graces televisions all around…