Associate Professor of Spanish Kátia Sherman, Associate Professor of Music Daniel Tacke, and visiting musician Lara Turner performed 18th- and 19th-century pieces written for recorder, harpsichord, and viola da gamba last week in Christ Chapel. Sophomore Alethia Diener said she spent her Saturday afternoon in the pews of Christ Chapel to listen to the restful sound of the recorder and...
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Campus reacts to Taylor Swift’s engagement
An Instagram caption revealed the news last week: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” This post referred not to any Great Books or Physical Wellness professor, but to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. After dating for about two years, Swift and Kelce announced their engagement on Aug. 26. The post featured photos of the pop superstar...
Theta legacy: New band, new booze
The flagship band of Theta Epsilon, the men’s music fraternity, made its premier performance at the close of Welcome Party under the name Jett Cruz and the Bahama Mamas. Composed of seniors, the Bahama Mammas include Aidan Christian as lead singer, John Frenz on drums, Jeremy Holford as lead guitar, Erik Teder on rhythm guitar and piano, and Luka Vitale...
Sabrina Carpenter: Man’s best friend?
Sabrina Carpenter’s newly released album “Man’s Best Friend” poses a pertinent question: Where have all the real men gone? A synth-pop ode to the state of modern dating, the album dropped on Aug. 29. Carpenter received backlash prior to the album’s release due to its risqué cover, which depicts her kneeling in front of a man. “It’s always so funny...
