Before I came to America, I was a full person — not a brown person, not a woman of color, not an “international student.” I was just one person, perhaps pushed into expectations of stricter gender performance and heteronormativity a lot more, and definitely a …
Empowering practices for spring
Spring is a time associated with rejuvenation, rebirth and the thawing of winter’s chills. In indigenous cultures around the globe, the arrival of spring is commonly celebrated with symbols of birth; in the United States, this can be seen through the unending sea of advertisements …
Black women deserve better
“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” I begin with this quote from Black activist Malcolm X’s speech “Who Taught You to …
“Aliminal” by TYGKO
Awe, appreciation and anticipation. I am in awe of the sounds that reverberated from the speakers at Troyer House. I am appreciative for the opportunity to be one of the first to hear the album. I am anticipating what The Young God K.O. (TYGKO) has …
Rosamond S. King performed nuanced, moving poetry and song
Eleanor Linafelt A&E Editor Rosamond S. King, a poet, critical writer and artist shared a powerful blend of poetry and song in her performance “Resident Alien” in Shoolroy Theatre on Wednesday, April 5. In a distinctive performance style which she calls “Verse Cabaret,” King interspersed …
Senior presented original, genre-challenging pop opera
Emily Anderson Contributing Writer This past Sunday, April 8, Gault Recital Hall saw the premiere of music composition major William Barnett ’18’s pop opera, “Cupid & Psyche.” The titular roles were played by Omar Tolentino ’21, who already has the vocal prowess of a learned …