The theatre department welcomed Kim Britt into the action this summer as the new technical director. Chairman of the theatre department James Brandon said she was a perfect fit: when he saw her application, he said it was exactly what they were looking for Her online portfolio highlighted her ability not just to brainstorm ideas...
Praxis hosts lecture on pandemic, economy
The world became part of an unprecedented experiment in 2020 when governments began taking control of free economies and destroying them, said Jeffrey Tucker, founder and president of the Brownstone Institute in a lecture hosted by Praxis on Oct. 20. Tucker spoke about the effects of the pandemic response in 2020, arguing that the government...
‘I said a prayer every night – just in case’: Students share creepy corners of campus
When junior Joey Spolestra heard the sound of giggling children running up and down the staircase of his house, he figured his time was up. He slept there for just one night. The house has since been sold, but for 11 years, the Delta Tau Delta fraternity called it home. According to junior Liam Martin,...
Pumpkin spice is a part of American heritage
For opposing opinion, click here. What seems to be a simple blend of spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves reveals something profound about American culture and our history. In 1796, Amelia Simmons published “American Cookery,” one of the earliest cookbooks that can truly be categorized as authentically and uniquely American. Published only 20...
Don’t Bother Darling: Wilde’s movie is a joy to look at and a chore to watch
What is the Victory Project? This is the question the newly released psychological thriller “Don’t Worry Darling,” ambitiously poses but fails to answer—at least not coherently. By all accounts, the film was set to be a blockbuster. The lead actors, Harry Styles and Florence Pugh, are young, attractive, and immensely popular. It was also Olivia...




