When I was in seventh grade, I met a girl who seemed effortlessly cool. But I later noticed that she lacked the aplomb to express herself. She advised me to get rid of my Scooby-Doo water bottle, as people would make fun of me for it. When I told her I didn’t care, she seemed […]
Month: March 2014
Broaden your horizons with “Broad City”
If “Sex and the City” defines grown women in the big city, here’s a realistic take for 20-somethings. Comedy Central’s “Broad City,” which was recently renewed for its second season, follows the lives of friends Abbi and Ilana as they navigate through New York City post-college, based on events from creators and stars, Abbi Jacobson […]
Spring into “Spamalot”
Awaiting your knight in shining armor? Based on the film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” the comedic play, Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” playing at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre through March 30, follows the story of King Arthur, his knights and the Lady of the Lake, played by Lindsey Forgey. Hailing from Chattanooga, Tenn., […]
Head on down to Memphis
Get transported to 1950s Memphis, Tenn. Eddie Urish plays Gordon Grant in the second national tour of Tony Award-winning Broadway show “Memphis.” The show centers on the passionate and hopeful radio disc jockey Huey Calhoun, played by Joey Elrose, and Felicia, an aspiring soul singer, played by Jasmin Richardson, as music brings them together, despite […]
On the Bench: March Madness
It’s the middle of March, meaning the NCAA basketball tournament is set to get underway. March Madness always has something special in store, and this season ought to be no different. For starters, let’s get the biggest thing out of the way. Millions of people, including me, fully invest themselves in the art of “Bracketology” […]
Assistant Coach’s Corner: Noah Goldman
Golf is one of the few sports that can be enjoyed at any age. Children as young as three or four years old pick up their first golf club because a family member introduced them to the game they love. It is a sport that can be played and adored over a lifetime. In this […]
Athlete of the week: Shane Kleinbeck
It’s been a long journey for swimmer Shane Kleinbeck, a junior sports management major, to get to where he is today. Kleinbeck says he began swimming because of his older brother. Kleinbeck took to the water and was hooked. “When I was seven, my brother got me into it,” said Kleinbeck. “Well, he was swimming […]
Simple life hacks
College is hard enough, what with always having to worry about the little things like what to wear, if your most recently posted Instagram picture was filtered enough, or how you are going to find a job when you graduate. You know, the simple stuff. Even though there are plenty of courses in history, math […]
Conflict in Venezuela impacts students
Venezuela may be 1,600 miles away, but for many students, the current struggle in this conflict-stricken country hits home. For the past month, what started out as a peaceful protest led by the country’s youth against its president, Nicolas Maduro, has turned into social unrest, destruction and violence. While the world closely watches in hopes […]
Faculty Spotlight: Joyce Avotri-Wuaku
Growing up in Ghana, West Africa, Joyce Avotri-Wuaku always felt that teaching came naturally to her. After all, teaching runs in her family. Both of Avotri-Wuaku’s parents were teachers and her father taught at an agricultural college. “I have always come from the teaching environment and gained a lot of experience helping and teaching my […]