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. ...