Tuesday, July 7


Starstruck Talent Benefits to raise awareness, funds to prevent illiteracy in Haiti

Imagine a Haitian girl, who, like many of her peers in elementary school, doesn't appreciate the importance of learning, and in defiance, buries her schoolbook in the ground. Suddenly, her hometown is devastated by a huge earthquake, and soon she realizes the importance of that book. Read more...

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(Clockwise from bottom-center) Fourth-years biochemistry student Naina Singh, molecular, cellular and developmental biology student Shawdi Manouchehr-pour, political science student Nina Gupta, second-years biochemistry student Sampat Sindhar, physiological science student Harman Rahal and fourth-year microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics student Anmol Rangoola will take part in the Starstruck Talent Benefit to raise awareness of illiteracy in Haiti.



Theater Review: Geeks! The Musical

The stereotypical "geek" usually brings to mind glasses, suspenders and pocket protectors. Less frequently mentioned are the Star Trek obsessions, Batman zeal and comic book collections, but when these interests convene in "Geeks! The Musical!," an explanation for what it means to be a true geek becomes apparent and works to bring out the audience's own dorky affections. Read more...

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WRITE ACT REPERTORY

Redetha Deason plays Kerry and Jonathan Brett plays Jordan in “Geeks! The Musical!” at Write Act Repertory Theatre.