Smith and his wife Jamie in 2024. COURTESY | MILES SMITH IV Movie: “Moana” (2016) I spent a lot of my life in tropical places so the island theme is beautiful, but I think what I love about “Moana” is that its a story about self-discovery — which we see a lot of in our day and age, usually with...
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Author-illustrator encourages artistry at Academy
Zenz presents to Hillsdale Academy high school students. COLLEGIAN | ANNA BROUSSARD Childlike creativity can make a significant difference, said children’s author and illustrator Aaron Zenz ’98 at Hillsdale Academy on March 21. “It’s great getting kids excited about art and story through my books and school visits,” Zenz said in an email. “If they leave the session and...

Violinist to perform in Conrad Recital Hall
Aaron Berofsky will perform in Conrad Recital Hall COURTESY | Melissa Knecht The son of a world-renowned violinist will accompany his father on the piano to perform several duets, including Mozart’s Sonata in E-Flat Major, in the Conrad Recital Hall at 8 p.m. March 29. “It’s another thing to see father and son, what they do to interact with each...

‘Acting the Song’ is art passed down
“Acting the Song” Showcase performs “I Feel So Much Spring.” COLLEGIAN | ANNA BROUSSARD Finding one’s voice is the best part of working with students, Malcolm Gets, the Tony-nominated Broadway performer and visiting educator, said during the “Acting a Song” performance on Saturday, March 22. Alongside Tory Matsos lecturer of theatre and dance, Gets taught an extended masterclass culminating...
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