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Dancing In Silence: Fraternity’s Silent Disco

By Chanel Lubsey, Staff Writer Theta Chi hosted a Silent Disco on March 5 to fundraise for the United Service Organization. At the event, participants danced to various music playing through their individual headphones. The United Service Organizations Inc. is an American nonprofit-charitable corporation that provides live entertainment including comedians,…

Campus Clubs Hold Smash Bros Tournament

BY LEAH ARROYOSTAFF WRITER The Esports Club and The Rainbow Alliance teamed up to host a game night on Thursday, Feb. 27. “We have board games, Mario Party, food and more,” Nicole Ludwig, junior psychology major, said. “The main event we have here tonight is the Mario Smash Tournament that…

Students Plan for Spring Break

BY TOM OKINSTAFF WRITER Being a college student can be stressful. Classes, tests and projects can end up consuming all of your time. Luckily spring break is just around the corner to give students a break from the everyday responsibilities of being a student. Some students who dorm on campus…

Mastering the Art of Sfumato

BY SOPHIA STRAUSSSTAFF WRITER The sculpture gallery hosted the art of Vanessa Gardner, senior photography major, from Monday, Feb. 24 to Sunday, March 1. The exhibition was titled “Sfumato” after a painting style used by Leonardo Da Vinci. The technique is meant to bring the viewer’s eye past what it…

Clubs Host Paint Night Community Event

BY SOPHIA STRAUSSSTAFF WRITER The Studio, an art-based student club, and Circle K, a community service organization, came together on Wednesday, Feb. 26 to hold a paint night in Hillwood Commons. The event was a fundraiser for Relay for Life and had canvases priced at $2 and raffle opportunities available…

Cultural Explosion in Hillwood Commons

BY LEAH ARROYOSTAFF WRITER Promise staff members hosted Cultural Explosion on Thursday, Feb. 20 in Hillwood Commons. The annual event celebrates different cultures from around the world. This year Promise held “Taste of Promise” where everyone in the office brought dishes from their own specific culture. “We did our best…

Fraternity To Host Speed Dating Event

BY CHANEL LUBSEYSTAFF WRITER Valentine’s Day may be over, but love could still be in the air. The Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity is hosting a speed dating event called Matchmaker on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:11 p.m. in the Hillwood Commons Fishbowl. “What’s in store is for everyone to have…

Film Program Alum Wins Award for Feature Film

BY JILLIAN MEHTAASST. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Film program alum Brian DiLorenzo (‘10), released his first feature film “Myth” in 2019. The movie is currently circulating around film festivals and has won several awards. The film takes place in upstate New York where aspiring filmmaker Alex, played by Nick Tucci,…

Game Night Coming Soon

BY DYLAN VALICFEATURES EDITOR The Esports Club and the Rainbow Alliance are hosting a game night on Thursday, Feb. 27 in the Endzone. Admission will be $5 and food from Abeetza and Buffalo Wild Wings will be served to everyone in attendance. The event will feature different card and board…

First Annual African-American Read-In

BY DYLAN VALICFEATURES EDITOR The Black Student Union, Bottom Line Magazine and the Writing Center are hosting the campus’ first annual African American Read-In on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The event takes place in two parts from 12:30-2 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m. in the Krasnoff Theater. Admission will be free for…