Jackalope Magazine will return for the Fall, 2015 semester. See you then!
JJ IN CHARGE
posted by Nicholas Beckman
Jehad “JJ” Khateeb, a senior in the Film School, has had a busy and incredibly ambitious senior year.
Studio Arts Closeup on Phat Le
posted by Andrew Koss
Le’s current series of work is built upon a newfound interest in math. He uses numbers, primarily binary code, to draw parallels between the real world and the world of the imagination.
C.R.E.A.M Fashion Show
posted by Serafima Fedorova
Models came and went with the rain. The runway began on the steps of the SFUAD welcome center and wound around a walkway scattered with flowers. It was all very reminiscent of spring, the way the sky was divided into foreboding storm clouds and pale blue sky, while models sported sundresses and loose pantsuits.
Anne Valente joins CWL...
posted by Nick Martinez
Author Anne Valente will join SFUAD’s Creative Writing and Literature Department in Fall, 2015.
Seniors Salute
posted by Charlotte Martinez
The 2015 graduates of Jackalope Magazine express their gratitude for Jackalope faculty advisors Julia Goldberg and Tony O’Brien. Tony has pushed me more in my documentary photography than anyone has in these last two years at SFUAD. I don’t think I would have progressed as much as I have and found my voice without him. He has been an inspiration and a great guidance to me. —Ashley Costello Julia is my mentor. I would not have had the success I’ve had at this college without her help. Tony is a wonderful man too. He buys me b[everages]. —Nick Martinez I remember the first time I came to Jackalope looking for Julia’s help with an article to submit for a local internship. I was so nervous because Julia seemed like such a cool and confident teacher and person and I so badly wanted to impress her. Looking back on it, the article I wrote was kind of shit, but she helped me believe in my abilities as a journalist and writer. She recommended I apply to Jackalope [Magazine] and it turned into one of the most rewarding, fun and fulfilling experiences of my college career. Julia has been such a influential part of my last year and a half in college, I’m honored to have had her as a teacher and I’m so grateful for the time I’ve gotten to know her and work with her. Plus we both like “Orphan Black” so that’s awesome! Thank you for everything Julia! And Tony too!! —Zoe Baillargeon I am very grateful for being a part of Jackalope. Not only have I been able to meet many people, but Tony and Julia have helped me be better. Tony is the perfect head of the photography department. He is a compassionate man who cares about his students as individuals. I feel I can come to his office no matter what I got on my mind, and Tony will listen. He has given me opportunities within photography that I will take with me after graduation. He has pushed me to do more than I thought I was able to and has, without doubt, helped me become a better version of myself. All in all, he is more of a friend than a professor. Thanks! First time I had to write for Julia’s class (Sexuality and Literature) I cried out of frustration and lack of sleep. But when I received my grade I understood that she is not as intimidating as she might seem at first. She have opened me up to books that I would not have read otherwise and has helped with writing for Jackalope. And have I mentioned that she would bring cookies for every class? Julia tells things as they are, but also respects other’s points of view. She is kind of a badass. – Rene Koala One time I interviewed Tony for a documentary (which completely fell through in the end) and we ended up talking about artistic processes and motivations. “You’ve just got to go out and do it,” he said. The only other person I’d heard say those words so frankly and with such confidence was my dad and that really stuck with me. Aside from that, Tony can always keep a conversation and he’s able to match your enthusiasm when just “shootin’ the shit.” I took Julia’s Social Movements class my first semester at SFUAD and was kind of intimidated by her. Even though I ended up dropping that class (because 8 a.m. is a ridiculous time for learning). I have been enrolled in one of her classes every semester since. She keeps Jackalope entertaining and definitely isn’t afraid to crack the whip and as I write this it’s starting to sound more and more like an obituary so I suppose it’s time to stop. Thanks for the love and support, I don’t know how I’d deal with my angst otherwise. —Nick Beckman...
Reich Revives Kurtz
posted by Charlotte Martinez
Author James Reich describes Mistah Kurtz! as a prelude to Joseph Conrad’s infamous novel Heart of Darkness
Pussy Riot
posted by Zoe Baillargeon
Pussy Riot’s founding members speak to students, community about their art, activism and the nature of freedom.
SFUAD Geeks Out
posted by Charli Renken
Students in costume crept out of their dorms and across campus to the library dressed as a variety of characters from The Lord of the Rings’ Gimli to Foxy from Five Nights at Freddy’s. May 2’s Kahn-Quest was a gathering of pop culture fanatics from all over campus. Events catered to every student’s “nerd at heart” and there seemed to be something constantly happening all six hours of the mini convention. Attendees went head to head in Battle Royale, sat in on stimulating panel discussions on fan fiction and cosplay, and the SFUAD League of Legends club even waged war during a real time championship. By the time the event was over, geeks were limping back home, heels abandoned, wigs off kilter, but all with smiles on their faces. Despite having to compete with both Bounce Day and Quadstock, Kahn-Quest had a pretty good turn out. After months of work from the Student Ambassadors, event organizer Caitlyn Carlile finally got to see the convention come together. “We tried to have something for everyone… We wanted this to be multi genre,” Carlile says. There was definitely a lot going on. Cosplayers—“costume play” AKA those who dress up as fictional characters— had the most opportunity for fun when it came to events. With two cosplay panels, one on Cosplay and Consent and another on Genderbending and Crossplay (a type of Cosplay) as well as a photo booth and the costume contest, Kahn-Quest became an on-campus Cosplay dream. There was also a lot of fun to be had for League of Legends fans. League of Legends is a real time strategy video game that has become popular on campus this year. It’s a group game in which players have to defeat the other team by destroying its...
OVF 2015
posted by Rene Bjorheim
The fifth annual Outdoor Vision Fest was held May 1, and featured pieces ranging from projection mapping onto the building, to dancers playing around on a metal seesaw sculpted by Caley Dennis. This week’s gallery doesn’t quite capture the experience of students and locals filling the grounds and buildings to experience the visuals—but it will give you an...
Musical Theater
posted by Nicholas Beckman
Amidst the senior graphic design thesis displays in the center of the Fogelson Library, the performing arts students in the musical theater workshop class will be presenting pieces from the “classics” in Lost and Found: The Journey We All Take. Hosting a variety of workshop veterans/seniors including Stefanee Chevalier, Liz Anderson, Bekah Vega, Shenyse Harris and Danielle Reddick, this year’s performance spans from Lost in the Stars to Sound of Music. Interwoven with the selected songs are separate story lines discussing sexual assault, homesickness and various other meaningful dialogues. As always, an integral part of the workshop are the transitions, which give context to each song despite having been taken from different musicals. Utilizing the spiral staircase, pastel beams and the graphic design seniors’ work as a backdrop, Fogelson provides an adequate space for these pieces, though the talent would work seamlessly on a main stage. Featured pieces include “Rain on my Parade” performed by junior Andi Starr, “Lonely House” performed by freshman Lebraska Washington and “Some Other Time” by senior Stefanee Chevalier to name a few. Chevalier and Washington are no strangers to musicals, either. Chevalier performed an outstanding rendition of “I’m the Greatest Star” from Funny Girl at last spring’s workshop in addition to working on this year’s I love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change on the Garson’s main stage along with Washington. After proving himself in last semester’s run of Hotline, Washington displayed his acting, singing and dancing prowess in this year’s main stage musical and executed the workshop in the same manner. Just a freshman, he’s certainly bound for more roles to come. Reddick performed “Good Morning Star Shine” from Oliver after a mesmerizing story about meeting indigenous elderly women at Four Corners. Reddick manages to not only captivate with her presentation, but mystify with tone and movement. This year’s workshop runs around 45 minutes and will be shown at the Fogelson Library at 7 p.m., Friday, May 8 and 2 p.m., Saturday, May 9. An additonal 7 p.m. show May 9 will take place at Pranzo’s...
Montavon’s Desaparecidos...
posted by Andrew Koss
Luke Montavon’s senior photo thesis explores what the disappeared left behind in Juarez, Mexico. The work is on display at the Marion Center.
Zydeco Breakfast
posted by Nicholas Beckman
The week after my spring break road trip to New Orleans, LA, my truck was beamed up in the lot I had it parked in during class. No one was injured physically. Financially, sure, but either way it meant I needed to get ahold of a body shop. A mutual friend from Bowling Green, KY knew a one Tom Uhl who worked as a general contractor for a 40 year chunk of his life in Santa Fe. Tom put me on to a body shop and we started chatting. He told me about a documentary he’d been working on for the past seven years about Zydeco culture in Louisiana. Finding intrigue in his “Dude” persona and sudden career change, I planned to meet him at Java Joe’s and talk art. “I’m gonna grab a coffee,” said a collected Uhl. He handed me a folder full of stills from his film, which has completed shooting and is currently undergoing a rigorous post-production process. For many not from Lousiana—including Uhl, Zydeco is and has been a mystery; though throughout the 20th century and up until today, performers like Clifton Chenier, Rockin Dopsie Sr.(and Jr.), Chubby Carrier and Donna Angelle—all of whom play integral parts in Uhl’s story—have not only furthered the genre, but paid homage to the ancestors of the culture while blending aspects of more contemporary sounds. At the beginning of his documentary, Uhl is asked why he found interest in Zydeco. A tall 60-something anglo originally from New York and currently residing in New Mexico, Uhl doesn’t fit the Cajun King stereotype. Without much hesitation, he responds simply: “The joy of it.” A “Zydeco Breakfast” is a brunch/breakfast usually held in some sort of music venue/restaurant where a live Zydeco band is playing. After being introduced to...
Due for Donovan
posted by Charlotte Martinez
CWL Co-Chairman Matt Donovan has two forthcoming publications in poetry and lyric essay.
Studio Arts Closeup: Hannah Gardner
posted by Andrew Koss
All of Gardner’s recent paintings came out of her Layers and Series class. She prefers working from photographs. “Most of my work is very straightforward,” she says. “Like, look at the clock, see what’s missing.”
GLYPH 2015
posted by Nicholas Beckman
Glyph 2015 will be unveiled at the Glyph Gala, 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 5 in O’Shaughnessy Performance Center, with readings, music and refreshments.
Ephemera 5
posted by Andrew Koss
The fifth incarnation of the Graphic Design show is open to students from all of the Visual Arts departments. Even former students drop by to enjoy the work.
Coming Attractions
posted by Charlotte Martinez
Coming Attractions at The Screen May 1-7 Showcasing the best in classical, independent and foreign cinema, The Screen cinematheque at Santa Fe University of Art and Design presents new releases, special cinema events and performances all day every day! See what critics have to say about the latest screenings, watch a trailer, then visit The Screen for a unique movie-going experience. – About Elly From the Director of “A Separation” Iran- 2009- 1 hour 58 minutes “It has taken six years for this terrific film to work its way back to us, and if possible I think it’s even better and more relevant in 2015 than when it was made.” -Andrew O’Hehir of Salon “About Elly” shows that the ethical dilemmas of ordinary adults can, with this level of talent, become as gripping as any thriller.” – Farran Smith Nehme of New York Post – Of Horses and Men Rated 100% on Rotten Tomatoes Iceland- 2013- 1 Hour 10 Minutes “Flabbergasting images and a delightfully dry sense of humor make Of Horses and Men a debut worthy of celebration.” – Jay Weissberg of Variety “Benedikt Erlingsson’s magnificently rugged-looking film offers darkly comic mishaps that play out over a series of sly vignettes.” – Trevor Johnston of Time Out Visit thescreensf.com for movie times 505.473.6494 1600 St. Michael’s Drive...
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