Everyone loves to bellow their favorite songs in the shower, no matter how good or bad their voice may sound. Now, imagine singing in front of a packed house filled with peers, alumni, and parents. Not many have the ability to stand up and reveal their voices to their friends, let alone a packed Swasey. […]
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For some, the natural allure of moviegoing is the escapist prospect of being transported into another reality. This stimulating sensation is most enjoyable when it results from entering a truly unknown place, one that inverts our individual perceptions of existence. Especially in the last decades, with visual effects from movies like Avatar or Inception, the […]
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Renowned poet Dana Levin embraced our campus with some of her greatest works Thursday, Oct. 3, a presentation part of the ongoing Beck Lecture Series here at Denison. From the story she told of her mother’s funeral depicted in that of a sky burial (Cathartes Aura) to the apocalyptic tale she narrates from the depths […]
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Pulitzer laureate Philip Levine graces Slayter Auditorium
The Denisonian September 24, 2013 0 COMMENTSby Hillary Redd The hill has been host to some incredible speakers and artists over the years, but it’s not every year that our community is graced by the former poet laureate. On Wed., Sept. 18 at 8 p.m., Pulitzer-Prize winning poet Philip Levine kicked off the renowned Beck Lecture Series in Herrick Hall with […]
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Hypnotist Sailesh returns to campus, proves to be a smash hit
Sam Heyman September 24, 2013 0 COMMENTSAs Sailesh, the hypnotist brought by the University Programming Council on Friday, Sept. 20 put it, “The average student goes into a hypnotic state 112 times a day.” Judging from the ample showing of students gathered on the Slayter third floor to see his show, many Denisonians are overachievers in that respect. Named “THE BEST […]
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Asian Culture Club enthusiastically celebrates Moon Festival
The Denisonian September 24, 2013 0 COMMENTSby Grace Bachmann Mooncakes? Chinese lanterns? Erhu playing in the background? The Asian Culture Club had everything it needed to host the annual Moon Festival at Slayter Union on Saturday. Cathy Lagunas and Neslie Borges stopped by to get of taste of the celebration. After biting into a mooncake, a Chinese pastry typically eaten during […]
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