Hannah Grabenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 201212:18 am
Close Quarters and Strong Cosmos: Senior Cocktail Delivers
By Hannah Grabenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
For graduating seniors, another milestone has passed. Though 100 days isn’t until this Thursday, Feb. 2, senior cocktail is a thing of the past. The cocktail, which was held Friday, Jan. 20, was held at the Inn at Broome Howard and was limited to the first 70 seniors to buy tickets (which were $15 for [...]
January 31, 201212:13 am
For Coke Fans, an Exciting Change
By Hannah Grabenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
The debate is timeless, based entirely on personal preference, and never-ending and yet St. Mary’s students have come down decisively on one side: it’s Coke, not Pepsi. When the College’s contract with Pepsi expired, Bon Appetit decided to make the switchback from serving Pepsi products to Coke products in the Great Room, at the Upper [...]
December 6, 201112:16 am
The Boat Spreads Public Safety Thin
By Hannah Grabenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Since the arrival of the boat, the effects have been noticeable on all parts of campus life. One significant shift has been the relocation of Public Safety officers which has put a strain on PS, according to the new Director of Public Safety, Dave Zylak. With the addition of, in essence, a new section of [...]
February 14, 20121:13 am
News In Brief: St. Mary’s Day, Classes and Activities Canceled
By Hannah Grabenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
On Wednesday, Feb. 22, the College will host the first ever St. Mary’s Day, a college-wide discussion about the strategic vision of the College. The idea for a St. Mary’s Day, according to Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Beth Rushing, was conceived based on events held about 20 years ago. Then, [...]
February 14, 20121:02 am
Baseball Team Plans For Solid Season
By Hannah Grabenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Despite the recent balmy weather, baseball season hasn’t officially started yet, but Seahawks Head Coach Lewis Jenkins thinks the upcoming spring will be a good one. Last year, the team had a winning record with 19 wins and 16 losses; rainouts and schedule changes prevented them from reaching 20 wins, which Jenkins hopes to reach [...]
November 15, 201112:25 am
Former SMCM Professor Norton Dodge Dies at Age 84
By Hannah Grabenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
On Nov. 5, trustee emeritus and emeritus professor of economics Norton Dodge passed away from multiple organ failure at the age of 84. Dodge received his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in 1948 and, in 1960, his doctorate of philosophy (Ph.D.) in economics from Harvard University, where he researched economics and industrial development in the [...]
November 2, 201112:15 am
Panel on Humor Writing Draws Laughs, Sea Squirt Stories
By Hannah Grabenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Dissecting, analyzing, and generally talking about humor can be surprisingly unfunny. However, students laughed as the panel of three professors dsicussed humor in Monday’s “Writing with and about Humor,” part of the Writer’s Series. Professor and Chair of English Ben Click began the discussion with an excerpt from American humorist O. Henry’s essay, “Confessions of [...]
October 18, 201112:31 am
Shakespeare in the Sixties; “As You Like It” With a Twist
By Hannah Grabenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
In director Michael Ellis-Tolaydo’s interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, Rosalind (first year Emma Kaufman), the daughter of the exiled Duchess (senior Jameylyn Warren), is banished by her evil aunt Lady Frederick (senior Briana Manente).
October 18, 201112:07 am
Artist Spotlight – Briana Manente
By Hannah Grabenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Senior Briana Manente began acting in middle school when she saw her older sister in a production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Since then, she’s acted in what she guesses is 25 or 30 productions and is currently performing the role of Lady Frederick in St. Mary’s production of another Shakespeare classic, As You Like It, her seventh show at St. Mary’s.
September 27, 201112:06 am
Women’s Soccer Off To Winning Season
By Hannah Grabenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Women’s soccer is off to a great season so far, with a 4-2 record. Last year, their record was 6-8-3, with a 5-2-1 record for conference games. Already, the girls and their coach, Brianne Weaver, ’00, are looking forward to a successful season. Weaver is currently “very pleased” with how the season is progressing. She said, “I think this is the strongest Seahawk team I’ve seen here,” including the years she played for the Seahawks.
September 13, 201112:25 am
Rt 5 Construction in Works
By Hannah Grabenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Maddie Alpert, Contributing Writer, and Mary Beth McAndrews, Contributing Writer
After over 20 years of plans, deliberations and complications, construction on Route 5 has begun with the intention to make the highway safer, especially for pedestrians. The Capital Design Advisory Committee has three projects it is currently working on, with Route 5 being one of them. The committee hopes to bring better lighting, improved crosswalks and a way to make sure cars obey the posted speed limit.
September 13, 201112:22 am
No “Love” for St. Mary’s
By Hannah Grabenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Sam Feller, Contributing Writer
Loni Love has cancelled on us. Again. Last semester, Programs Board finally revealed that comic Loni Love would be gracing St. Mary’s with an act, but shortly thereafter, Love cancelled. She was rebooked to perform as part of Program Board’s Welcome Back Weekend, but on Saturday night, Director of Campus Programming and junior Francis Rodezno sent out an all-student email informing the campus that Love had cancelled her Sunday, Sept. 4 show.
August 31, 201112:08 pm
News in Brief: The Pub Opens
By Hannah Grabenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Because of the success of the pilot program last spring semester, the Pub’s late night food option will officially open for business Thursday, September 1. Though only food will be served at its opening, the Pub will begin serving alcohol a week later on Thursday, September 8.
