Shakespeare's 'Dream' gets disco twist

By Stephanie Beazley
Senior Writer

This weekend, the university's Department of Theatre presents its spring production, a disco-inspired interpretation of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

The first show was Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Degenstein Theater, and daily shows...

Alumnus, students launch RiverCraft literary magazine

By Sarah Andrews
Contributing writer

The Writers' Institute hosted its last visiting writer for the academic year on Monday, April 19 during the release of this year's RiverCraft literary magazine. Alumnus Jay Varner '03 read from his essay "Pennyslvania Bolide" and current ...

Musicians perform year-long efforts

By Megan Ghezzi
Assistant Living & Arts Editor

The Susquehanna Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Choir performed in a concert on Sunday, April 18 at 4 p.m.

Eric Hinton, associate professor of music and director of bands, helped students prepare for the concert.

"The students have been...

Lecturer remembers 'five and ten'

By Beth Tropp
Living & Arts Editor

The Institute for Lifelong Learning (ILL) hosted a guest speaker on Wednesday, April 21 at 11 a.m. in Degenstein Theater.

Jason Togyer, a freelance journalist and editor, is the author of "For the Love of Murphy's: The Behind-the-Counter Story ...

Radio plans mix of music, leisure

By Megan Ghezzi
Assistant Living & Arts Editor

WQSU-88.9FM will host the 13th annual bluegrass festival in Weber Chapel Auditorium on Sunday, April 25 at 2 p.m. Doors for the event will open at 1 p.m.
The featured bands are Remington Ryde, Summer Reign Trio and Stained Grass Window.

Each...

Event raises sexual violence awareness

By Beth Tropp
Living & Arts Editor

WomenSpeak held its annual Take Back the Night program to raise awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence on Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Degenstein Campus Center meeting rooms.

"This event is about women and men standing up...