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Articles Tagged ‘ Campus Event ’

Apr
27

2010 World Carnival Presents Quidditch, Nerf Wars

By Jessy Schroeder, Opinions Editor

Photo by Brendan O’Hara

As one of the College’s annual traditions, World Carnival almost always manages to draw a large crowd of students and surrounding St. Mary’s County citizens to the Admissions Field in order to partake in all of its spring festivities.

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Nov
16

Students Gather for Food-centered Fun at Writer’s Harvest

By Lara Southgate, Editor-in-chief

Despite the rain and blasting winds, several students and professors trekked to the Boyden Gallery on Thursday, Nov. 12 to listen to tips from Food & Water Watch for organizing grassroots campaigns. The session was part of a food-themed night, followed by the Writer’s Harvest.
Food & Water Watch (F&WW) is a nonprofit organization based in [...]

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Nov
16

Veteran and Author Intertwines the Vietnam War’s Dead and Living

By Steven Rees, Staff Writer

Professor Karlin from the College of Southern Maryland spoke of his book, which follows a soldier who feels guilt over his killing of another soldier during the Vietnam War. Karlin’s novel is based on true events. (Photo by Matt Molek)

On Monday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, Vietnam War veteran and postwar writer Wayne Karlin discussed his new book Wandering Souls: Journeys with the Dead and the Living in Viet Nam. The  book is a true story of a soldier’s experiences during and after the war that defined his life and changed those of families at [...]

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Nov
16

Choirs, Brass Ensemble Play to Full House

By Chelsea Bradcovich Staff Writer

On Friday, Nov. 13, St. Mary’s Jazz Combo, conducted by Don Stapleson, performed in Montgomery Hall. The ensemble performed with special guest Sandy Mahoney. They performed music by Johnny Mercer, Chuck Mangione, and Chick Corea. (Photo By Matt Molek)

The voices of St. Mary’s College Chamber Singers echoed through the recital hall in Montgomery Hall to start off the Choir and Brass Ensemble Concert on Friday, Nov. 6. Many students, families and locals attended either the 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. performances.
The concert consisted of the St. Mary’s College Chamber Singers, the St. Mary’s [...]

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Apr
28

Food Not Bombs Co-Founder Speaks at St. Mary’s

By Caroline Selle, Features Editor

Students pick up materials offered by Food Not Bombs co-founder Keith McHenry and give donations. (Photo by Rowan Copley)

On Friday, April 17, the co-founder of Food Not Bombs, Keith McHenry, gave a lecture on food and social justice.  The lecture was hosted by the Global Justice League.
Earlier that day, in the spirit of Food Not Bombs, the club handed out bagels that they retrieved while dumpster diving.
Food Not Bombs is an all-volunteer organization [...]

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Apr
28

Teeing Up for 2011

By Dave Chase, Online Editor

Professor Alex Meadows plays mini-golf in the library. (Photo by Dave Chase)

The library, typically a place of silence and study, was transformed into a 12 hole mini golf course on Friday, April 24th. With holes snaking through reference books, periodicals and even chairs, students and faculty had to demonstrate pro-level putting skills on this challenging par 45.
The fundraiser for the Class of 2011 was spear headed [...]

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Apr
14

Dances Show Off Multitude of Different Numbers

By Rachel Ali, Staff Writer

The dance numbers included Hip Hop and R&B choreography, lyrical ballets, belly dance, jazz contemporary, a theatrical piece, merengue, and a modern rock piece. (Photos by Rowan Copley)

The dance show’s theme, “Born to Dance” was fulfilled as students both in and out of the dance club got the chance to perform and show the college how they like to move it.
Makeyda Hilliard, a senior and president of the dance club, lamented not working more with the school for better performance venues that [...]

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Mar
10

Alumni Get Jazzed Up Again

By Rowan Copley

Jazz musicians from across the East Coast returned to St. Mary’s on February 28 to perform together. (Photo by Brendan O’Hara)

One evening in the ARC  38 years of music at St. Mary’s came together. On Saturday, Feb. 28, an audience of over 800 was treated to two separate Jazz Ensemble performances: the Jazz Ensemble during the 1970s, whose members came from across the East Coast; alongside current members of the Jazz Ensemble.
Don Stapleson, the current [...]

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Feb
24

Polar Bear Splash Leaves Students Cold, Wounded

By Rachel Ali, Staff Writer

Students and staff charge into the frigid waters of the St. Mary’s River at this year’s Polar Bear Splash. (Photo by Brendan O’Hara)

On Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, over 150 students and faculty members  participated in St. Mary’s third annual Polar Bear Splash. Over 200 other students and onlookers cheered on their friends as they prepared to make the plunge.
The College’s Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) passed out waivers in order to protect themselves from any liability if [...]

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Feb
24

Jafar Not Aladdin’s Only Dark Side

By Dave Chase, Online Editor

Islamic Studies professor Dr. Betül Basaran discussed the mischaracterization of Arabs in Disney’s “Aladdin” with students. The movie was shown Wednesday, February 11 Cole Cinema as a part of The Other Side of Disney Movies series.
The movie, which originally debuted in 1992, quickly became a hit, bringing in over $217 Million in the US and [...]

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