Anna Agarunova, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 3, 201212:21 am
Students Hold Candlelight Vigil to Honor Trayvon Martin
By Anna Agarunova, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Students gathered in the Goodpastor courtyard on March 26 to recognize the tragic death of Florida teen, Trayvon (Tray) Martin, who was shot on Feb. 26 by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer who claimed the African American 17-year-old male looked suspicious, due to the fact that he wore his hood up. Martin was unarmed, and [...]
March 21, 201210:18 pm
HAWK Radio Provides Soundtrack for St. Mary’s Students
By Anna Agarunova, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Looking for a soundtrack for your studying? Same old iTunes playlists just not cutting it anymore? If you’re looking to add a little musical variety into your life, why not tune in to the HAWK Radio? Yes, that’s right. SMCM has our own college radio station, and, to quote the Beatles, it’s “getting better all [...]
March 21, 201210:05 pm
Maloof Speaks for the Trees at VOICES
By Anna Agarunova, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Biologist, writer, activist. On Mar. 8, St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Department of English and the VOICES Reading Series presented Joan Maloof, an artist whose passion for old growth forests is rooted in these three professions. Nearly every seat was filled in Daugherty-Palmer Commons (DPC) as the author of “Among the Ancients: Adventures in the Eastern [...]
May 1, 201212:09 am
VOICES Reading Series Concludes with Author and Editor Hannah Tinti
By Anna Agarunova, Arts & Entertainment Editor
The VOICES Reading series concluded on Thursday, April 26 with Hannah Tinti, novelist and editor-in-chief of One Story Magazine. The final reading was held in Cole Cinema, rather than the usual location for the VOICES readings, Daugherty-Palmer Commons (DPC). Assistant Professor of English Jerry Gabriel, who has worked with Tinti on One Story Magazine, introduced [...]
April 17, 201212:04 am
Voices Reading Features Author Peter Ho Davies
By Anna Agarunova, Arts & Entertainment Editor
On April 5, students and staff filled the seats of Daugherty-Palmer Commons (DPC) as author Peter Ho Davies, one of the most anticipated VOICES Reading series presenters of the year, read excepts from his widely anthologized short stories. Davies is the author of several novels, including “The Welsh Girl,” written in 2007, “Equal Love,” and [...]
April 3, 201212:03 am
Ping Performs In Unique Vocal Concert
By Anna Agarunova, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Students were invited to attend a unique vocal concert on Saturday, March 25, as the recently formed all-student chamber choir “Ping” performed an array of traditional choir songs in the newly reconstructed chapel in Historic St. Mary’s City. Ping, named after the sharp resonant sound meant to attract attention, sang pieces from several different centuries, [...]
April 3, 201212:00 am
Why St. Mary’s Should Offer On-Campus Daycare
By Anna Agarunova, Arts & Entertainment Editor
How many times has this happened to you? You arrive in class, and sit down among your classmates ready for today’s lecture. Ten minutes go by. Then, perhaps, another ten. There’s mumbling among your classmates about whether they can just leave, since it appears class is cancelled. At the last minute, your professor arrives, clearly [...]
March 21, 201210:04 pm
Artist Spotlight: For All Mankind
By Anna Agarunova, Arts & Entertainment Editor
When sophomores Danny O’Neill, Pete Ferrini, and Yago Tancredi met in the halls of Dorchester last year, little did they know that within a few short months, they would be part of a group called FAM, blending their very different styles of music into a new sound. FAM, which stands for “For All Mankind”, just [...]
February 28, 201212:27 am
Students Discuss Issues of Race at Black Film Series
By Anna Agarunova, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Assistant Vice President of Academic Services Lenny Howard spoke about black actors and the issues that concern the African American community as part of the Black Film Series and Discussion, lead by members of the Black Student Union (BSU) Executive Board. The film series featured showings of prominent films such as “Good Hair” and “Hard [...]
February 28, 201212:10 am
Safer Sex Week on the Commons, Fun Ways to Promote Safe Sex
By Anna Agarunova, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Students were invited to join the Peer Health Educators in celebrating Safer Sex Week, an event that ran Feb. 13 through 17. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Peer Health Educators tabled in the Campus Center Monday through Wednesday, discussing issues of consent, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), and birth control, offering candy and condom demonstrations. [...]
February 28, 201212:07 am
Jeffrey Coleman Presents Poetry from the Civil Rights Movement in VOICES Reading Series
By Anna Agarunova, Arts & Entertainment Editor
The spring season of the VOICES Reading Series continued with Associate Professor of English Jeffrey Coleman. Coleman presented works from his book of poetry and his upcoming anthology of poetry from the Civil Rights Movement before a crowd of students in Daugherty-Palmer Commons on Feb. 16. Assistant Professor Karen Anderson introduced Coleman, telling the audience [...]
February 14, 20121:15 am
Artist Spotlight: Jacqueline Brady
By Anna Agarunova, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Senior Jacqueline Brady: biology major, captain of the varsity women’s tennis team, and talented dancer. Brady began dancing when she was three years old. After years of dance she joined a competitive troupe and began traveling to competitions. Her career was put temporarily on hold when she turned thirteen, as she decided to take up [...]
February 14, 20121:06 am
Full House at Coffeehouse
By Anna Agarunova, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Nearly every seat in the campus center was filled during Coffeehouse last Thursday, Feb. 9. The performance was hosted by the Black Student Union (BSU) and the Student Government Association (SGA) Programs Board, and featured several different types of expression, including poetry, rap, and song. The performance began with two poetry readings covering issues of [...]
