Articles by Shane O'Connor
Dec. 6, 2013
What’s Happening In Philly
University Chorus, Chamber Singers and Concert Band perform The University Chorus will perform Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” for chorus, keyboard, harp and percussion, along with…
Nov. 8, 2013
Third Eye Blind continues to wow fully-charmed fans
Many bands have a few hit songs, tour for a few years and then ride off into the sunset to cash royalty checks for the…

Nov. 5, 2013
Gambino headlines Midnight Madness
Rapper Childish Gambino, the stage name of comedian and actor Donald Glover, performed Nov. 1 at Midnight Madness to kick off the 2013-14 Drexel men’s…

Nov. 1, 2013
Arcade Fire’s ‘Reflektor’ achieves distinct sound
Two years ago, people were saying, “Who the f— is Arcade Fire?” after the Canadian band’s album “The Suburbs” won the Grammy for Album of…
Oct. 4, 2013
Local Natives lights it up at the Electric Factory
I usually frown upon reviews done in the first person, but I am forced to make an exception here to help you fully appreciate the…

May. 24, 2013
OK Go rocks Spring Jam in the rain
The Campus Activities Board’s annual Spring Jam concert took place May 18 with headliner OK Go rocking the rain-soaked crowd in Parking Lot F behind…
May. 3, 2013
Michael Bay film devoid of strength
Michael Bay’s “Pain & Gain” is a true crime movie on steroids, which is just the kind of film you would expect to get from…
Apr. 11, 2013
Local Natives display somber side at Union Transfer concert
Los Angeles-based indie rock band Local Natives stopped by the heralded Union Transfer rock club April 4 to perform in front of a sold-out crowd…
Mar. 1, 2013
Affleck’s ‘Argo’ comes out on top at the Oscars
The long run of awards shows and ceremonies culminated Feb. 24 with the 85th annual Academy Awards, which took place in the customary location, the…
Feb. 15, 2013
Soderbergh caps off film career with new thriller ‘Side Effects’
“Side Effects” is the most recent and allegedly last film from director Steven Soderbergh (“Traffic” and “Ocean’s Eleven”). The highly talented and Oscar-winning director said…