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Gospel music brings many together
By Ali Snyder
The auditorium was filled with people singing, clapping, dancing, shouting and praising at Sunday’s Gospel Revelations concert.
“If your arms aren’t tired then you’re not clapping enough,” Associate Dean and Registrar Bonita Washington-Lacey declared during the intermission.
The choir, composed of Earlham students and faculty, [...]
Daddy Longlegs
Brian Burgess, 'Daddy,' and Dave Guydry, 'Longlegs,' perform at Rose City Coffee Co-op on Friday, April 15. Photos by Sarah Brown-Anson
Daddy Longlegs made the inaugural performance at the Rose City Coffee Co-Op on Friday, April 15. The concert was sponsored by Student Activities Board.
Here, Brian Burgess, ‘Daddy,’ and Dave [...]
Letters from abroad
By Sam Dobro
Will,
I’m sorry if my questions seemed to come from a place of insecurity and doubting. I sincerely wanted to know how you felt because I couldn’t tell from your letters what you were really thinking.
I, of course, still love you. I have loved you for a long time and I love you just as much right now, in this moment, as I di [...]
Are uplifting girl groups gone for go...
By Kapaya Kaoma
There are a few female music groups I wish had never hung up their heels because they were about so much more than just music; they were worldwide movements.
They celebrated their femininity unabashedly and proudly, showing that there is as much or even more strength in those that wear red stilettos as in those who wear boring [...]
Gospel Revs end year in celebration
By Kapaya Kaoma
The Gospel Revelations, Earlham’s gospel choir and biggest student group, with about 175 members, is set to perform a medley of uplifting gospel songs this Sunday at 7 p.m. in Goddard Auditorium.
Shenita Piper, the choir’s director, encourages members of the Earlham community to show up for what she describes as a “joyful, ha [...]
Letters from abroad
This is the continuation of a fictional exchange begun January 28. Similarities to actual Earlham students are purely coincidental.
By Sam Dobro
So, over the past week I have been thinking a lot about what you said. It seems to follow me around wherever I go, your voice in my head. “Have you ever really loved me?” Really, I have heard the que [...]
Letters from abroad
This is the continuation of a fictional exchange begun January 28. Similarities to actual Earlham students are purely coincidental.
Dear Will,
I’ve been thinking about your response a lot this week. I wish I could be on campus to speak with you directly, to get a better sense of what you are thinking and feeling. I’ve read your letter care [...]
Hudson remains relentless in sophomor...
By Kapaya Kaoma
Actress and singer Jennifer Hudson’s new album “I Remember Me” features her famed voice soaring to impressively crazy high notes, especially when she somehow yells on-key for her man to “deliver” on lead single “Where You At.” The album is the follow up to her hugely successful self-titled debut in 2008.
A fairy tale run saw [...]
GZA/Genius headlines hip-hop concert
By Basil Farraj and Bennett Murray
Shuckman Court bounced with bass and drum last Friday night as Earlham experienced its biggest hip-hop concert in recent memory. With Wu-Tang cofounder Gza/Genius headlining the show, Brother Ali, Freddie Gibbs, Illogic and Ill Poetic also took to the stage.
Ill Poetic, an Ohio-based artist known for his mas [...]
‘Vagina Monologues’ performance allow...
By Adam Moskowitz
“We’re worried about vaginas!” shouted directors sophomore Kate Birdsall and freshman Maddie Fega, standing in front of the audience during the introduction to last weekend’s performance of “The Vagina Monologues.”
I was surprised. Sure, I’m worried about vaginas too, but I’m a man. It’s not uncommon for men to be worried [...]
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