Sometimes, it seems like professors and students are speaking different languages, but what about the “universal language” of music? In this edition of In the Rotation, Derek Beaven and John Wyatt talk to some of their favorite Centre professors to find out what they’re listening to these days. Lisa Williams Favorite artists: Cat Power, Heartless […]
Category: Arts & Leisure
Stunning Macbeth brought to Centre’s stage
By SARAH CORNETT – EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DramaCentre’s production of Macbeth opened on April 23 to a sold-out audience. The show, which has been in rehearsals since February, was directed by Professor of Dramatic Arts Tony Haigh and starred senior Dramatic Arts major Andrew Stairs as the title character. Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, tells the story of a […]
In the Rotation: Summer Jams of 2014 Playlist
By DEREK BEAVEN & JOHN WYATT – STAFF WRITER & NEWS EDITOR With summer right around the corner, it’s time for BBQ’s, pool parties, and general mayhem/working part-time jobs. Regardless of where you’ll be or what you’ll be doing, In the Rotation’s got you covered in terms of a summer playlist. Derek Beaven: “Every Morning” by […]
Off to the Races: Tony Award Nominee Predictions
By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – SECTION EDITOR This year’s race to the Tony Awards may be the most intense in recent memory, with Broadway veterans facing off against newcomers in nearly every category. Though the nominations won’t be revealed until April 29 (by Jonathan Groff and Lucy Liu, no less), I’ve selected the most likely nominees for […]
Healthy Snacks for Stressed College Students
By SARAH CORNETT – EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Take one part stress, one part heavy work load, and two parts sleep deprivation and you have a recipe for a college diet disaster. While you may think those French fries from the Grill will help you make it through Finals week, junk food has been proven to decrease your brain’s […]
Campus Musicians Perform in Musicians Showcase
By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – SECTION EDITOR Student musicians performed at the Musicians Showcase on Sat., April 12, in Newlin Hall. The biannual event features student performers who take private music lessons or are members of campus ensembles. Many perform stand-alone pieces by well-known composers; others premiere original songs. At the Showcase, first-year Natalie Trammell executed an […]
Something wicked this way comes
By LAURA HUMBLE – STAFF WRITER Something wicked this way comes as DramaCentre works diligently to prepare for their upcoming performance of Macbeth. The opening night looms ever closer as the cast and crew begin pulling all the pieces together to make Shakespeare’s classic come alive on the stage. At the moment, the performance is still […]
In the Rotation: Most Underrated Albums of 2013
By DEREK BEAVEN & JOHN WYATT – STAFF WRITER & NEWS EDITOR As college students, a large portion of our music comes from either what’s playing in the frat houses or what Pandora plays while we try to study. It can be hard to find the time to scour the Internet for all the good music […]
Extreme Makeover: Dorm Room Edition
By: LAURA HUMBLE – STAFF WRITER Making your dorm room at college feel like a homey, comfortable space isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Cinderblock walls, fluorescent lighting, and questionable neighbors are just a few of the aspects of dorm living that can make it less than enjoyable. But if you can’t get rid of these things, […]
Crystalizing Moments with D.H. McNabb
By AUDREY JENKINS – STAFF WRITER When he first stepped onto Centre’s campus in the fall of 1998, Florida native D.H. McNabb ’02 wanted to be a veterinarian or a naturalist. “I didn’t come to Centre with the intent of majoring in glass. I don’t think a lot of things make sense until after you’ve done […]