Check out the first installment in my arts and pop culture podcast focusing on independent artists and their work. The first episode of Dram-Addict welcomes a long-time friend of mine on the theatrical stage. NYU drama major John Thornton and I participated in countless musicals together throughout grade school. I can attest to his highContinue reading “Theater as a Collective Experience: Dram-Addict Podcast Ep.1”
Category Archives: Arts
Streets of Seoul: Korean culture brought to life at UMass
Hundreds gathered in the Campus Center for k-pop performances and Korean cuisine By John Buday, Collegian CorrespondentFebruary 11, 2019 The University of Massachusetts Korean Students Association held its second Streets of Seoul festival in the Campus Center auditorium, offering Korean cuisines and live performances of k-pop, dance and even a martial arts demonstration with kendo swords.Continue reading “Streets of Seoul: Korean culture brought to life at UMass”
Fourth annual ‘Northampton Book and Book Arts Fair’ takes walk through history
Historical artwork featured as well By John Buday, Collegian CorrespondentDecember 3, 2018 More than 30 antiquarian book vendors and artists ventured to Smith College in Northampton for the fourth annual Northampton Book and Book Arts Fair, bringing not only their favorite literature and artwork, but reminders of history. Printers, papermakers, designers and collectors from as farContinue reading “Fourth annual ‘Northampton Book and Book Arts Fair’ takes walk through history”
New sustainability monster makes its home in Blue Wall Cafe
Sustainability monster does not want your garbage By John BudayNovember 26, 2018 A monster has appeared from the depths of the Blue Wall Cafe, and it hungers for more responsible waste management. The sculpture, which was put on display last month, was designed by University of Massachusetts sophomore Leif Lindholm. Composed of to-go containers on theContinue reading “New sustainability monster makes its home in Blue Wall Cafe”
Outside the classroom: a look at the UMass History Club
Teaching history through fun By John Buday, Collegian StaffOctober 22, 2018 The University of Massachusetts History Club has retained a weekly presence on campus since its inception in 2007, steadily growing over time in both size and reach. Former Vice President and Public Relations head Purple Rathburn described the club’s humble beginning after it was charteredContinue reading “Outside the classroom: a look at the UMass History Club”
‘Super Smash Bros.’ for the Nintendo Switch: known information and predictions
Newest ‘Super Smash Bros.’ video game release By John Buday, Collegian StaffMarch 26, 2018 As an avid fan of video games since early childhood, there’s nothing quite like hearing the announcement of an upcoming title in one of your favorite franchises. That said, this month’s reveal of “Super Smash Bros.” for the Nintendo Switch shook meContinue reading “‘Super Smash Bros.’ for the Nintendo Switch: known information and predictions”
The ‘Black Mirror’ episode ‘USS Callister’ is a journey of space and mind
(Black Mirror/ Facebook) By John Buday, Collegian CorrespondentFebruary 1, 2018 What does a person become when you give them the power to take out their frustrations by any means they wish, without consequence? Robert Daly answers that question in an emphatic fashion in a highly intriguing episode of “Black Mirror.” As CTO of a hyper-realistic VRContinue reading “The ‘Black Mirror’ episode ‘USS Callister’ is a journey of space and mind”
Tips to help manage stress during finals
By John BudayDecember 11, 2017 Along with relationships, taxes and climate change, testing for many people qualifies as a stress-inducing topic. Very few enjoy taking tests, let alone studying for them, and yet here we are at the end of the semester with finals at the doorstep. Now if you’re anything like me, there’s at leastContinue reading “Tips to help manage stress during finals”
John Buday: Digital Storytelling 