SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Assistant Wismann was the first-place winner at the National Opera Association’s (NOA) vocal competition Jan. 7 in Ann Arbor, Mich. When Wismann found out she was the first-place winner, she could not believe the news. “When they called my name, I just couldn’t stop smiling. My cheeks even started to hurt, because I just couldn’t stop,” Wismann said. … [Read more...] about Senior soprano places first at NOA
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Bob Marley more than magical green leaf
Hanna Chu A&E Editor Just as movies have theme songs, there are songs fitting of different moments in life, and right now, in light of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the week of Peace, Hope and Justice, Bob Marley is the musician of choice. Normally, I’m not a huge fan of reggae, and the only song I knew that I liked is “I Shot the Sheriff,” but I popped the CD in my … [Read more...] about Bob Marley more than magical green leaf
Face in the crowd
CHRIS MAYERLiving Assistant The summer after freshman year, most students still have a bed at their parents’ house. The summer of sophomore year often leaves students in the guest room but nonetheless back at home in the same city they grew up in. But by junior and senior year, thoughts of going home are more often than not nightmares, leaving students in a cold sweat. Senior … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd
Frontier is back in the family
KELSEY MAYSLiving Editor It’s good to see that Nissan is back in style. The trucks, I mean — their cars have sported the same look for a couple of years now. Until this year, the trucks were stylistically a mixed bag. The enormous Armada SUV and Titan pickup returned to the bold, three-section grille and slab-front headlights from Nissan trucks of yore last year, but the … [Read more...] about Frontier is back in the family
Let’s relive the glory days of 1998
SCOTT MOTTEStaff Writer A typical college student makes plenty of cell phone calls, instant messages and e-mails to friends and family. But when was the last time you called friends to say, “It’s amazing! My phone has no wires!” or asked them what “LOL” means while instant messaging or talked about how e-mail has changed the way you communicate? The truth is that although cell … [Read more...] about Let’s relive the glory days of 1998