Jonathan Ortiz

jortiz11@binghamton.edu

11 Articles


Movies

In his new documentary, a BU student's vision emerges

Although the film’s primary purpose is to promote Gbemi’s novel, the depth to which the documentarian investigates the Black experience in the United States lends “Emerge” the authority to stand alone as ...


Food

Restaurant Week Spring 2015: Citrea

Each item on Citrea’s Restaurant Week menu demonstrates the quality of its fresh produce and homemade ingredients in a distinct way. ...


Lifestyles

Binghamton blogger takes on the world - literally

The solo traveler has decided to transform his six-week journey across Vietnam on a Minsk 125cc motorbike into a feature-length film, titled “Minsk, Vietnam.” ...


Arts & Culture

Even after being purchased, Downtown Masonic temple remains a mystery

Only time can tell us if the tired walls that once contained music and laughter may do so once again. ...


Music

The Premier Public Music Festivals of the Northeast

They say all roads lead to Rome, but if you find yourself on public transportation, you’ll most likely end up in Manhattan. ...


Music

Mitski strikes a chord at BUMP show

The recent SUNY Purchase graduate brings her performances to life with a strong-willed individualistic attitude toward the journey for personal maturity ...


Music

Jared Frazer marches to his own beat—and mixes it, too

While a skilled DJ’s ability to get a crowd moving is appreciable, it takes a diversely talented musician to make a genuine impact on the industry. ...


Theater

The Anderson Center's curtain, lifted

Most may argue the best seats in the house are located in the first two rows of the theater, however Casey Korchynsky, the Anderson Center’s house operations director, says otherwise. ...


Lifestyles

Get spooked in the Halls of Horror

The dread initially creeps up on you while confined within the walls of the “hell-evator,” slowly jolting and rattling on its way down to the unknown horrors waiting below. ...


Lifestyles

Taking poetry from page to performance

The Slam Poetry Club opens up various avenues for eager, endeavoring writers to share their work and receive insight on how to sharpen their skills. ...