Photos by Lidia BayneDavid Brooks, an op-ed columnist for the New York Times and analyst on PBS "NewsHour," spoke on Thursday, Oct. 6 in Elkins Auditorium as part of the W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series. In the lecture, Brooks talked about his most recent book, "The Road to Character," and the way a societal lack of intimacy and sympathy affects each person's sense … [Read more...] about David Brooks Speaks on the Path to Purpose
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Disney Coffeehouse Fills Sandbar with Song
Photos by Lidia BayneThe Disney Coffeehouse, put on by the Board on Saturday, showcased student musicians and Disney costumes. Before the event, students received free cotton candy and served themselves coffee. At the door, students in costume received a stamp to participate in the costume contest. As the event began, the crowd then gathered around the stage, filling most of … [Read more...] about Disney Coffeehouse Fills Sandbar with Song
Don’t Lose Hope for the Future
Art by Peau PorotesanoSo close to the end of the 2016 election, I can't help but feel dirty. With all the mudslinging, hate-driven and appalling information that keeps being uncovered on a daily basis, it is so easy to get bogged down in the wasteland of negative material. However, I want to present a gentle reminder that even though 2016 may have been a complete dumpster fire, … [Read more...] about Don’t Lose Hope for the Future
Don’t Vote Third Party
Graphic by Nate BartonIt seems that a majority consensus can agree that this election feels like an apocalyptic battle in which the voters effectively have to decide not who they want to win but who they want to lose. I have made peace with the fact that I am picking my own poison, but I know that some are instead voting for a third party candidate as they are morally opposed … [Read more...] about Don’t Vote Third Party
Crowds Welcome Rachel Patten at Waves Weekend Concert
Photos by Brett BeanWaves Weekend Concert on Saturday, Oct. 15 featured artist Rachel Platten, drawing in students and their visiting families to Alumni Park for an evening of food trucks, music and the conclusion of Greek Life’s Spirit Week. The event began in the early evening with a lip-sync competition between paired fraternities and sororities, the concluding event … [Read more...] about Crowds Welcome Rachel Patten at Waves Weekend Concert
