Feb 04 2020

Arts and Life

“Say It Loud” examines the black experience in America through art

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DYLAN WALCZAK, Staff Writer—When James Brown called for all black people to fearlessly own their blackness in 1968, he shifted the conversation regarding race. He dispelled notions of black peoples’...

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Feb 04 2020

Arts and Life

“The Rise Of Skywalker” concludes the “Star Wars” saga unsatisfyingly

by Devin Meenan

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DEVIN MEENAN, Arts & Life Editor—SPOILER WARNING “This will be the final word in the story of Skywalker,” declares Ian McDiarmid’s revenant Emperor Palpatine in a line from “The Rise...

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Feb 04 2020

Arts and Life

“Spoken Word Poetry: Asian Identity” honors Asian heritage

by Joanne Lee

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JOANNE LEE, Sports Editor—How do you define your own unique identity? What does being Asian mean to you? How do you define family, culture, and community? These were some questions...

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Feb 04 2020

Arts and Life

“Everything Must Fall” chronicles struggle in South Africa

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ALLYSON KRUPA, Special to The Denisonian—“Everything Must Fall” is a riveting film of students, police, and government in an increasingly violent struggle to realize decolonized, affordable higher education in South...

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Feb 04 2020

Arts and Life

Human Rights Film Festival aims to spotlight global issues

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AARON SKUBBY—In a world that grows more chaotic every day, it’s important to recognize the struggles felt by individuals across the globe. Denison’s 15th annual Human Rights Film Festival, organized...

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Feb 04 2020

Arts and Life

Bid Day 2020: Sorority recruitment is a vibrant day for Denison

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See featured photos from Denison’s 2020 Sorority recruitment day!

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Feb 04 2020

Sports

To Kobe Bryant and what he taught us about the brevity of life

by Joey Semel

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JOEY SEMEL, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus—It’s hard to explain how the death of someone you don’t know can affect you so profoundly. Yet, with someone like Kobe Bryant, explaining it gets a...

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Feb 04 2020

Sports

Women’s basketball dominates Hiram with their cut-throat defense

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CORDERO ESTREMERA, Asst. Sports Editor—Denison University Women’s Basketball team exceeded expectations against Hiram, proving that they’re not only a good team but are on track to be an excellent team....

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Feb 04 2020

Sports

Claire Kolff ‘20: Finalist for the Wooden Citizenship Cup

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JULIE KENYON, Special to The Denisonian—Claire Kolff ‘20 goes beyond what is asked of her both on and off the soccer field. From leading the women’s soccer team and volunteering...

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Feb 04 2020

Sports

Back to basics: Professional squash player Nicol David visits

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ZOE PEARCE, Features Editor Emeritus—The Denison men’s and women’s squash teams have elevated their game recently in anticipation of going varsity next year. With this mindset in place, the team...

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