I’ll be honest — in my time living here in Louisville, I’ve never been able to justify going to the Forecastle Festival. That’s not to say that their lineups have been altogether bad; on the contrary....

The Commons can be a busy place with students meeting there to discuss homework assignments, catching up with friends and even trying to fit in meals before their next classes. It is a fast-paced, loud area that serves many purposes for the active student. However, on Wednesday, Nov. 7, for a moment’s time, The Commons fell silent with captivation, from the words of Oveous Maximus. Maximus is a rapper and a poet and said he considers himself an independent artist.