Saturday, September 12

A younger beat

For most students, ballroom dancing is traditionally associated with an older generation, but the release of documentary film “Mad Hot Ballroom” reflects the changing views of ballroom dancing and its increasing popularity among younger generations. Read more...


Crowd control

PHILADELPHIA, PA “”mdash; The West Coast was well represented at the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s restrospective exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of Salvador Dalí, the Spanish surrealist known for his iconic painting of melting clocks. Read more...


Victims make major fashion statement

The statistics are accessible to anyone these days. Numerous female college students will be victims of completed or attempted rape during the academic year. Up to nine out of 10 offenders will be known to the victims, usually boyfriends, ex-boyfriends, classmates, friends, acquaintances or co-workers. Read more...


Club aims to change image of Chinese dance

Many people do not know much about Chinese dance. It’s a perception the Chinese Cultural Dance Club doesn’t like. It’s also the very problem the club will address in its sixth annual show, “Lotus Steps 2005: A New Chapter,” on May 7 in Royce Hall at 7 p.m. Read more...


Selling a name for themselves

“It’s a market.” Christian Barillas is not summing up Wall Street, but defining the reality of the entertainment industry. With graduation fast approaching, his class of MFA theater students is quickly realizing that marketing ability is just as important as talent in an actor’s path to success. Read more...



Orchestra moves to its own beat

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra stands as one of the few full orchestras to perform chamber music the way it was traditionally conceived ““ without a conductor. But the lack of a visible conductor does not make it a “leader-less” orchestra, as many would believe. Read more...