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All content by Sophie Vilensky
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A&E’s summer watching guide

by Sophie Vilensky
Published June 25, 2019
Culture compass: MCAD, Midsommar and morels

Culture compass: MCAD, Midsommar and morels

by Sophie Vilensky
Published June 12, 2019

Culture compass: Cuz she loves us.

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 24, 2019

Culture compass: Spring, winter and … ‘poosh?’

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 11, 2019
Aneta Grzeszykowska, Selfie #2, 2014. Courtesy of Raster Gallery, Warsaw. The work is displayed at the "The Body Electric" exhibit at the Walker Art Center. 

That of the art consumer is perfect!

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 1, 2019
Nora McInerny

Review: Happy and sad at the same time

by Sophie Vilensky
Published March 28, 2019

Culture compass: From MN, to India to Madrid

by Samir Ferdowsi and Sophie Vilensky
Published February 21, 2019
Photo by Dan Norman, courtesy of The Jungle Theater

Throw us to ‘The Wolves’

by Sophie Vilensky
Published February 15, 2019

Culture compass: warm-ups, wind downs and WeHo

by Sophie Vilensky
Published December 6, 2018
The Wellbeing Experience Indoor Festival happens on Friday, Nov. 16 at Northrop.

Speaking self-care at the ‘Wellbeing Experience’

by Sophie Vilensky
Published November 19, 2018

Culture compass: Mia sights, Jia recs and Ari jams

by Sophie Vilensky
Published November 7, 2018

Culture compass: Reads, rarities and rutabagas

by Sophie Vilensky
Published October 11, 2018
Maritza Ramirez, an esthetician at HAUS Salon in Minneapolis' North Loop, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, May 1.

Q&A: Have skincare questions? Meet your answer

by Sophie Vilensky
Published May 3, 2018
Illustration by Cedar Thomas

Review: Kanye West’s ‘Break the Simulation’

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 30, 2018

Culture compass: Finally, finally May

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 30, 2018
University of Minnesota a cappella groups stand on stage as the winner of Battle for the Vox is announced.

The loudest Minnesota-Wisconsin rivalry this spring: A cappella

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 26, 2018
From left, Katherine Spaeth, Cavy Brennan, Celeste Dornfeld and Rosalie Uggla.

Street style: The best dressed at The Tower release party

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 23, 2018
Gigi Berry poses for a portrait while selling her pins under her company Cherry Moon Press.

Gigi Berry’s Cherry Moon Press, which makes Prince-themed pins, turns one-year-old

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 19, 2018
Shia LaBeouf & Sverrir Gudnason as John McEnroe & Björn Borg in Borg vs McEnroe.

Review: You and “Borg vs McEnroe” — it’s an easy match

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 17, 2018
Courtesy of Paper Darts

Art to die for, ‘Stories to Live’

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 12, 2018

Culture compass: Cheap Tattoos and cures for the winter blues

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 10, 2018
Cardi B's debut studio album "Invasion of Privacy" dropped April 6.

Review: Cardi B’s debut album proves she’s at home in the spotlight

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 9, 2018

Round-up: Smocks on, artistes!

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 5, 2018
Bharat Pulgam, the founder of three companies and a freshman at the University of Minnesota, delivers the first speech of the evening as part of TEDxUMN: A Tale of Twin Cities, at the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, March 30.

TEDxUMN tells the story of the Twin Cities at McNamara

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 2, 2018
The Coven is filled with working women on Tuesday, March 27 in the North Loop. The space encourages women and non-binary individuals to find community while accomplishing personal and professional work in the space.

Women welcome at the North Loop’s The Coven

by Sophie Vilensky
Published March 29, 2018
Macaroni and cheese pizza and a cherry malted milkshake.

College kitchen: How to make your favorite Dinkytown items

by Sophie Vilensky
Published March 22, 2018
Alicia Vikander takes on the role of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider.

Review: ‘Tomb Raider’ is for the … we’re not sure.

by Sophie Vilensky
Published March 19, 2018
Courtesy of Meghan Murphy

Artist Meghan Murphy’s new rules

by Sophie Vilensky
Published March 8, 2018
Artist and owner Nancy Waller poses for portraits at the Black Lodge gift shop on Tuesday, March 6. The shop is themed after David Lynch's television show "Twin Peaks."

At Black Lodge, ‘Twin Peaks’ comes to life

by Sophie Vilensky
Published March 8, 2018
The Gateway Arch as seen in St. Louis, Missouri on the Mississippi river by night.

A&E’s guide to spring break

by Sophie Vilensky
Published March 1, 2018

Culture compass: Skincare, Sufjan and sprouts

by Sophie Vilensky
Published February 28, 2018
Miriam Schwartz, Sally Wingert and Robert Dorfman preform "Indecent" at the Guthrie Theater on Feb. 16, 2018.

Review: The Guthrie’s ‘Indecent’ might make you sob. Go see it.

by Sophie Vilensky
Published February 26, 2018
Illustration by Cedar Thomas.

Dessa: From office hours to Scholars Walk

by Sophie Vilensky
Published February 22, 2018
Max Wagner, Annie Judd, Maxine Britt, Emely Sanchez

Street style: Outside with the cuties

by Sophie Vilensky
Published February 19, 2018
Illustration by Jane Borstad.

A&E’s guide to Valentine’s week

by Sophie Vilensky
Published February 12, 2018
Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in Fifty Shades Freed.

Review: ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ just sucks. It really does.

by Haley Bennett and Sophie Vilensky
Published February 12, 2018
Attendees of the 2018 Maxim Party socialize on Saturday, Feb. 3, the night before Super Bowl LII. Tickets to the exclusive party started at $750 and featured special performances by Post Malone and DJ Marshmello.

Fame over frats: students experience the weekend’s exclusive Maxim party

by Sophie Vilensky
Published February 6, 2018

Culture compass: eight pounds, nine ounces and healthy

by Sophie Vilensky
Published February 5, 2018
Dascha Polanco on the red carpet at the NFL Honors awards on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Northrop Auditorium.

At the NFL Honors Awards, celebrities and sportsmen bring their red carpet best

by Sophie Vilensky
Published February 5, 2018
Greta Morgan, Elizabeth Kristian, Sammy Yahiaoui and James Molitor pose for portraits in Blegen Hall.

Street style: In Blegen, hallways turn to runways

by Sophie Vilensky
Published February 1, 2018
“Culture II” album cover.

Review: Welcome to the Migos show, this is “Culture II”

by Sophie Vilensky
Published January 29, 2018
Illustration by Cedar Thomas.

A&E’s guide to this semester’s non-required reading

by Sophie Vilensky
Published January 25, 2018
Review: Fall Out Boy’s “M A N I A” proves we’re not in 2003 anymore. We wish we were.

Review: Fall Out Boy’s “M A N I A” proves we’re not in 2003 anymore. We wish we were.

by Sophie Vilensky
Published January 22, 2018
From left, Colin, Evan and Cameron Campbell of The Shackletons pose for a portrait in their home on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

What Jonas Brothers reunion? Meet Minnesota’s own band of brothers

by Sophie Vilensky
Published January 18, 2018
From left, Art Words judges Hannah Nelson, Tripura Talagadadeevi, and Laurel Darling pose for a portrait in Lind Hall on Tuesday.

‘ArtWords’ competition celebrates 20 years of poetry

by Sophie Vilensky
Published January 18, 2018
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