Category: Arts and Life

Jan 27 2015

Human Rights Festival raises awareness for global equality

by The Denisonian

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By Kalyn Dunkins Arts & Life Editor The sociology-anthropology department is taking part in sponsoring Denison’s tenth annual Human Rights Film Festival, which will be a presentation of a total...

Jan 27 2015

Arts and Life

Adult Jazz’s Gist Is album is an Indie dream

by The Denisonian

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By Andrew Watkins Special to The Denisonian On the bus, in the car, on the way to class–generally we take music with us wherever we go. But sometimes an album...

Jan 27 2015

Arts and Life

Talent search for new Burpees members sparks competition

by Rachel Epstein

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By Rachel Epstein Arts & Life Editor In the wee hours of the morning on Sat., Jan. 24, when many Denisonians would screech at the sight of sunlight, a group...

Nov 11 2014

Arts and Life

Ahn Trio successfully harmonizes classic and rock

by Cecilia Salomone

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For the final Vail Series performance of the semester, the Ahn Trio provided a mix of classical music and classic rock that made for a pleasant, if not too compelling,...

Nov 11 2014

Arts and Life

Orange is the New Black’s Jackie Cruz inspires and impresses

by The Denisonian

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By Sarah Mason Special to The Denisonian While Jackie Cruz is probably most recognized for her role as Flaca Gonzalez from the hit show Orange is the New Black, the...

Nov 11 2014

Arts and Life

Sharon Bridgforth uses poetry to involve audience

by The Denisonian

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By Shaleen Sharan Staff Writer A Beck Lecture is not normally a place where one would expect to hear music, but Sharon Bridgforth specializes in the aesthetic of theatrical jazz....

Nov 11 2014

Arts and Life

Dear White People addresses a timely topic

by The Denisonian

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By Alexandria Martin Staff Writer Directed, written, and produced by Justin Simien, Dear White People is the film everyone is talking about. You really don’t know what to expect out...

Nov 04 2014

Arts and Life

Celebration in full swing: A Gatsby gala

by The Denisonian

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By Shaleen Sharan Staff Writer Chocolate, candy and music were in abundance in Slayter on Saturday as the annual Denison Gala attracted over 1000 students. The first floor of Slayter...

Nov 03 2014

Arts and Life

Día de Muertos celebrates Latin American tradition

by Elaine Cashy

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By Elaine Cashy Arts & Life Editor While ascending the stairs to The Roost, attendees enjoyed echoes of lively music and the zesty smells of Latin American cuisine on the...

Nov 03 2014

Arts and Life

Sketch’rs Comedy Troupe brings the laughs

by Cecilia Salomone

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By Cecilia Salomone Arts & Life Editor Never apologizing and never explaining, the Sketch’rs Sketch Comedy Troupe combines elements of slapstick, surrealism, and dark humor in their performances. Anything from...