Scarlet silk, tropical ties, and Hollywood flair characterized the best looks of Garden Party 2023. Students celebrated some of the last summer weather with dancing and live music in the Slayton Arboretum on Sept. 16. This year’s Garden Party theme was “La La Land,” a 2016 musical film starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. The movie follows an actress and...
Culture
C.S. Lewis ballet illuminates four facets of love
In a delicate interplay of movement and meaning, Ballet 5:8 illuminated the timeless truths of love and faith in Markel Auditorium on Sept. 17. Courtesy of the Hillsdale College Professional Artist Series, Chicago’s Ballet 5:8 delivered a performance that was not only visually captivating but also deeply introspective. The Hillsdale College Professional Artist Series brings a dance company to campus...
A day at the DIA: Trip to the museum brings art to life for students and faculty
It is crucial students engage and interact with artwork they are researching, according to Assistant Professor of Art Christina Lamb Chakalova. Chakalova organized a trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts for students and faculty on Sept. 16. The DIA has an extensive art collection featuring art from Ancient Mesopotamia to Andy Warhol. “The impetus was my seminar on American...
Balanced ‘Diet’: Student band gets a taste of the stage
A Donkey Kong onesie costume, raspy voices, and the sounds of “Good 4 U” are typical sights and sounds at a Diet of Worms concert. But some members of this up-and-coming student band say they never would have imagined themselves performing on stage. “Before I got to this campus, I really enjoyed music. I liked to sing, but only within...
