A&E highlights of May

from Inklings May 2023 Issue

Students acquire summer jobs, enhance work experience

Caroline Zajac ‘25 Asst. Business Manager

Let’s take a look into May’s most highlighted moments in pop culture. Between the Met Gala, a blockbuster new movie and the beginning of a world tour,this May has been a marvelous month.

Met Gala controversy

year’s is year’s Met Gala on May 1 was in remembrance of Karl Lagerfeld’s designs with Chanel, Fendi and his own couture line. His controversial reputation as a misogynist, racist, homophobe and fatphobe led to some dressing in his honor and some dressing in protest.Either way, the designs were memorable. Afterall, the Met Gala is dubbed the “Super Bowl of Fashion” for a reason.

“While I may love Karl Lagerfeld’s designs with Chanel, I’m not sure whether or not it was a good idea to honor him at the Met Gala,” Amelia Tarsy ’24 said. “ e whole world was reminded of Karl Lagerfeld’s not-so-picture-perfect reputation.” A

I am Groot!

e nal sequel to the “Guardians of the Galaxy” series, “Guardians of the Galaxy No. 3,” was released in theaters on May 5 to give fans an emotional, action-packed roller coaster of a movie. In the lm, Peter Quill must rally his team to defend the universe; if they fail this mission it could lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them. Marvel fans say this is a must-watch.

“ is was the best Marvel movie since ‘Endgame’,” Kathryn Hannon ’25 said. “I de nitely recommend watching it. is movie truly brought tears to my eyes. I will miss the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy.’”

Queen Bey

Queen Beyonce kickstarted her Renaissance World Tour in Stockholm on May 10. is concert will have 56 stadium dates internationally and is projected to gross $2.4 billion in revenue. e Renaissance setlist is set to have 36 songs for a threehour show. is concert is split into seven parts with choreographed dances, bedazzled costumes and jaw-dropping sets.

“I plan to go to the Renaissance World Tour this Summer,” Grace Cauley ’23 said. “I wasn’t sure what Beyonce had in store for us fans, but I knew it would not be a let down. I can’t wait.”