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WesCeleb: Noah Olsen ’22 Talks Track, Yik Yak, and No Shoes-dan
c/o Elizabeth Nefferdorf ’22 Though at first convinced that his WesCeleb nomination was a practical joke, Noah Olsen ’22 is well-known on campus: He spends his days setting records on the track team, cosplaying as a cardinal at football games, and being tagged constantly in the senior GroupMe. The Argus (miraculously) was able to convince him to share more about his Wesleyan experience. The Argus: Why do you think you were nominated to be a WesCeleb? Noah Olsen: Not for a very good reason.
Red (Taylor’s Version) Brings Me Back to My Past Self
I was in seventh grade when Taylor Swift’s album“Red” came out. We were still a long way away from the days of Spotify being everyone’s main source of music, so I begged my mom to stop at Target on the way home from my dentist appointment so that we could pick up the album.
WesCeleb: Julia Kan ’22 Talks Drawing, Molecular Biology, and Community Building
c/o Sydney Kim, Staff Photographer According to her WesCeleb nomination, Julia Kan ’22 is a “ball of light who literally does it all.” This is no exaggeration—Kan has spent the past four years fully engaged with all corners of campus, from the art studios to the biology labs, all with a smile on her face. Outside of academics, Kan’s a star singer and violinist, a Community Advisor for The Office of Residential Life (ResLife), and a friend to everyone she encounters.
Keeping Campus Safe? Exploring PSafe’s Role During COVID-19
c/o Aiden Malanaphy, Senior Staff Photographer As life at the University returns to some semblance of normal, students are becoming more aware of interactions with Public Safety (Psafe). Walk down Fountain on a Saturday night and you’ll probably run into a couple of officers telling people to throw away their booze or turn down the music.
Hamilton Prize Winners Talk Artistic Process, Independence, and Future Projects
It’s a well-documented historical fact that pandemics, and the resulting isolation at home, often give way to creative and intellectual masterpieces. Both Shakespeare and Sir Isaac Newton created some of their most impressive accomplishments—King Lear and a theory of gravity, respectively—during bubonic plague outbreaks, and let’s not forget Taylor Swift’s epic 2020 album duo of Folklore and Evermore during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“You Just Have to Read This. . .” Books by Wesleyan Authors Globus ’05, Isler ’01, and Pallant ’80
In this continuing series, Annie Roach ’22, an English and Italian studies major from Northampton, Mass., reviews alumni books and offers a selection for those in search of knowledge, insight, and inspiration. The volumes, sent to us by alumni, are forwarded to Olin Library as donations to the University’s collection and made available to the Wesleyan community.
@wesleyansurvivors Instagram Account Sparks Conversations on Campus Sexual Assault Culture
Content Warning: This article contains references to sexual harassment and abuse. Early in the summer of 2020, when many of us were sequestered in our homes because of social-distancing restrictions, Instagram took a turn toward activism. After the murder of George Floyd and the reinvigoration of the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as a wave of public reckoning around systemic and overt racism, social media became a way for people to connect, share stories, educate, and distribute resources.
Creative Writing Issue: Short Fiction and Nonfiction
To celebrate and highlight the creative writing talent of the Wesleyan community, the Argus Arts & Culture section presents our creative writing issue! Thank you to everyone who shared their work with us, and we hope you enjoy. Talia Rodriguez ’24 This is the house I imagine for us. First the kitchen. It reminds me a lot of my kitchen growing up. Lots of counter space. Place for everyone to congregate. A stove, two ovens. We’ll make holiday dinners here. Braid challah, make matzah ball soup.
WesWings Serves Up Public Health Through Vaccine Clinic
c/o Annika Shiffer-Delegard On a beautiful 70-degree day in mid-April, the WesWings patio was packed as usual, but it was not for the typical lunchtime rush. Rather than wings and fries, the green metal picnic tables sported syringes, alcohol prep pads, and disposable blue gloves. And instead of being happy because they were eating delicious food, the people in the patio were overjoyed for a different reason: At last, they were getting vaccinated.
Wesleyan seniors conduct research at Long Lane Forest in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN — Ten Wesleyan University students majoring in earth and environmental science have completed their senior capstone projects. Each year, seniors in the major embark on a capstone experience that starts with a seminar in the fall during which students design an original research project, go on a field trip to carry out the research and complete their fieldwork, and then analyze their results and present them in written reports and oral presentations.
WesCeleb Syed Hussain ’21 Talks Environmental Justice, Greek Life, and Traveling the Country
From competing on the rugby team to working at the Resource Center, Syed Hussain ’21 is everywhere on campus, applying a calm and enthusiastic approach to everything he does. The Argus Zoomed with Hussain to find out more about memorable moments from Wes, post-grad plans, and his advice to his first-year self. The Argus: Why do you think you were nominated to be a WesCeleb? Syed Hussain: I’m really not sure.
Interview Program WesChats Connects Prospective and Current Students
c/o Alexandra Turtil, Staff Photographer Since the onset of COVID-19, many colleges and universities have closed their doors to visitors. Current high school students have rarely been able to visit schools that they are interested in applying to.
“Journaling The Body:” Students Start Instagram Account Advocating Self-Acceptance
c/o instagram.com/journalingthebody In our era of social isolation, Instagram has become more important than ever as an avenue to connect with others and talk about the issues we care about. Several accounts have turned the concept of Instagram on its head by promoting realness and honesty, rejecting the curated content that largely shapes the app.
The Arts Edge playlist for 04/15/2018
The Life of an Animator In my interview with award winning Vancouver-based animator and director, Jay Falconer, Falconer shares his path to becoming an animator, his work as an animator and his work as a director of the award winning Rocket Monkeys.
The Arts Edge playlist for 02/27/2021
African Caribbean Connection Radio Show is based on the principles of Family, Friends, Community and Culture. We focus on the best in African and Afro-Caribbean music, culture, issues and events happening in our community and around the world with your host Meky Thompson (Cptn Dj rEdEyEzz ) and occasional Special Guest. (ACC) African Caribbean Connection Radio Program Every Saturday 2-4pm(PDT) 3-5pm(MDT) 4-6pm(CDT) 5-7pm(EDT) 6-8pm(ADT) 7-9pm(NDT)
The Arts Edge playlist for 02/15/2021
Artist Title Album Label Link World Radio Day (February 13, 2021) This evening's broadcast focuses on radio broadcasting to include music that references radio as well as the following narratives and documentary: Radio Tale #7: Riding the Prairie Airwaves [15 minutes] Radio Tale #12: On the Cover of Musical Influence [15 minutes] Documentary: Radio on the Canadian Prairies (part of the Making Time for Radio Documentary Series, 2015) [15 minutes] Highlighted/Featured Program:
WesCeleb Pablo Wickham ’21 Reflects on Rat Research, Rhodes Scholarship, and Risk-taking
Although he identifies as an introvert, Pablo Wickham ’21 is famous all over campus for being outgoing and knowing everyone. Whether in the theatre community or the world of neuroscience, chances are you’ve run into him somehow and recognized his easy-going, friendly spirit. The Argus Zoomed with Pablo to get the inside scoop on his classes, post-grad plans, and favorite memories from Wes. The Argus: How has your break been? What have you been up to? Pablo Wickham: I’m in the lab right now.
The Arts Edge playlist for 01/30/2021
Artist Title Album Label Link Interview with Lynne Potter Lord, The Gut-Brain Hypnotist Spoke with Lynne Potter Lord about her work as a hypnotherapist, nutritionist, author, and retired school teacher. At the time of our interview, Lord was in the process of writing of her book which has since been published and is available through Amazon Canada. References Potter Lord, L. (2020). The Food Mood Connection: A Holistic Approach to Understanding the Gut-Brain-Microbiome Relationship.
Student Files Report Against Public Safety for Invasive Behavior
c/o commons.wikimedia.com On Nov. 17, Danny Banks ’22 submitted an incident report to Dean of Students Mike Whaley regarding an incident that occurred around midnight on Saturday, Nov. 14. Residents of a house on Pearl St., including Banks, reported that two members of Public Safety (PSafe), Sergeant Kathy Burdick and Officer Melissa Widlak, knocked on the door of their house.
Freeman Athletic Center Closes for the Remainder of the Fall Semester
c/o Henry Weed, Assistant Photo Editor Freeman Athletic Center will remain closed until Nov. 25—when the majority of students will leave campus for Thanksgiving Break—Dean of Students and Chair of the University’s Pandemic Planning Committee (PPC) Rick Culliton announced in an all-campus email on Nov. 11. Athletic teams will continue to practice outdoors following the University’s safety protocols.
“You Just Have to Read This…” Books by Wesleyan Authors Arnold ‘91, McKenna ’79, P’20, and Posner ’86
In this continuing series, Annie Roach ’22, an English and Italian studies major from Middletown, Del., reviews alumni books and offers a selection for those in search of knowledge, insight, and inspiration. The volumes, sent to us by alumni, are forwarded to Olin Library as donations to the University’s collection and made available to the Wesleyan community. Jeremy Arnold ‘91, The Essentials Vol.
NESCAC and Wesleyan Announce Cancellation of Winter Sports Season
c/o Gemmarosa Ryan, Staff Photographer The New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Presidents announced the cancellation of all conference competition for the winter season, including championships on Thursday, Oct. 8. The University elaborated on its individual plans for winter sports in an all-campus email on Oct. 12, with Provost Nicole Stanton and Athletics Director Mike Whalen announcing the suspension of all intercollegiate play for at least another season.
Your local private school isn’t doing enough with its resources
Since the murder of George Floyd and the growth of the Black Lives Matter movement in late May, private schools have faced significant reckonings about their poor handling of diversity, inclusion and equity. On Instagram, new accounts have been launched that are solely dedicated to representing Black experiences at private institutions. Petitions that demand more faculty of color and better diversity and equity programs have been made and signed.
In Reaction to Djokovic’s Outburst, Tennis Reveals its Racial and Gender Hypocrisy
Like so many other events in 2020, the U.S. Open was bound to be unusual. The usual hoards of enthusiastic fans are absent from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, and stringent testing, sanitization, and physical distancing protocols are in place.
NBA Players Take Stand Against Racial Injustice and Return to Play
Content Warning: this article contains references to police brutality. After a spring that left the sports world unsure if the NBA would return to finish the 2019-2020 season, a plan finally began to take shape. The top teams in the NBA, along with teams on the fringe of making the playoffs, were to relocate to Disney World in what would become the now-famous NBA bubble.
The Arts Edge playlist for 07/23/2020
Radio Tale #15: Fries & Gravy and Three Songs for a Quarter This personal narrative explores the music of my youth, and centers around the high school years when I hung out at a Vancouver greasy spoon with my closest girl friends,a group of seven, where we listened to jukebox tunes and told stories over fries and gravy, tea and coffee, and smouldering cigarettes. References Bolan, M. (1971). Bang a gong (Get it on). [Recorded by T. Rex]. On Electric warrior [LP].
The Arts Edge playlist for 07/23/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #16: I Was Just Bad at Math This personal narrative explore the first time I fell in love, the first time I had my heart broken, the naivety of youth, and the gifts of gratitude. References Fogelberg, D. (1980). Same old lang syne. [Recorded by Dan Folgelberg]. On Greatest hits [LP]. Los Angeles, LA: Full Moon/Epic. (1982). Morissette, A. (1998). Thank u. [Recorded by Alanis Morissette]. On Alanis Morissette: The collection [CD]. CAN.: Maverick, 2005. Springsteen, B.
The Arts Edge playlist for 07/25/2020
The Arts Edge is a weekly radio show that incorporates local arts and culture interviews with people from fringe communities. Other programming includes the Story Corner segments with storytelling, story sharing and personal narrative (i.e. radio tales). The Radio Tales are personal narratives that reflect the teller's lived experience and have musical lyrics interwoven throughout.
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/02/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #24: Country Music for the Rest of his Life This personal narrative explores my father’s final two days of life where. As I stayed with him at his care home, I played the country music that he loved so dearly, spoke to him of his life with my mom, my gratitude for what he gave our family, and updated him on all of his children. References Bareilles, S., & Michaelson, I. (208). Winter song. [Recorded by Sara Bareiles & Ingrid Michaelson]. On Snowfall ep [CD].
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/15/2020
Radio Tale #26: Waking Up in Grad School This personal narrative explores my journey throughout graduate school, and how my lived experience alongside my performance in radio and my musical soundtrack have paved the way for me to find the answers to key life questions - answers that bring a deeper understanding to music and words as portals into memory, identity and self advocacy. References Arlen, H., & Harburg, E. Y. (1939). Follow the yellow brick road. [Recorded by Judy Garland].
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/15/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #27: The Path This personal narrative explores – in a nutshell – the journey of graduate school in which a path is laid, and how by following this path I come full circle. This circling occurs first, through reflections of childhood songs and then, the memory of my family’s 1976 road trip to the Canadian Prairies when The Carpenters sing of being young, listening to the radio and “waiting for my favorite songs….” References Bettis, J., & Carpenter, R.
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/15/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #25B: Eggs on Toast This personal narrative explores an early childhood memory of regular morning awakening to my dad getting ready for work when I crawled out of bed to help him eat his poached eggs on toast. References Chapin, H. (1975). Tangled up puppet. [Recorded by Harry Chapin]. On The gold medal collection [CD]. New York, NY: Elektra. (1988). Highlighted/Featured Program:
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/15/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #25: My Dad Part 1: My Dad, a Story of a Life Part 2: Finding Out - Me, My Dad and My DNA This personal narrative explores my relationship with my dad and how my discovery - years after his passing – that he was not my biological father helped me to understand him better and the challenges that we had always faced.
The Radio Tales playlist for 08/14/2020
FemConquest features music exclusively by women! The program follows FemCon guidelines, whereby all music must be composed, performed, and/or written primarily by women. FemConquest aims to bring attention to the often underrepresented and overlooked women in music.
The Arts Edge playlist for 07/23/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #12: On the Cover of Musical Influence This personal narrative explores those who have influenced my musical soundtrack, and largely explores the music of my teen years. References Andersson, B., & Uvaeus, B. (1977). Thank you for the music. [Recorded by ABBA]. On The album [LP]. Stockholm, SE: Polar. Chapin, H. (1980). Remember when the music. [Recorded by Harry Chapin]. On The gold medal collection [CD]. New York, NY: Elektra. (1988). Jones, R. L. (1979).
The Arts Edge playlist for 07/25/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #17: Boyfriends, Boxes and Books This personal narrative explores leaving home for the first time, learning life priorities, and having the school of hard knocks forcing me to grow up. References Cicconi, M. (1984). Like a virgin. [Recorded by Madonna]. On Like a virgin [LP]. New York, NY: Sire/Warner Bros. Dylan, B. (1974). The times they are a-changin’. [Recorded by Bob Dylan]. On Bob Dylan’s greatest hits vol. II [LP]. New York, NY: Columbia. (1971). McDermott, J.
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/02/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #22: Me and Huckleberry Finn This personal narrative explores my relationship with my mom, our shared musical soundscape, and how music united us. References Edwards, B. (Director). (1961). Breakfast at Tiffany’s [Film]. Paramount Pictures. Fogelberg, D. (1981). Leader of the band. [Recorded by Dan Fogelberg]. On The innocent age [CD]. New York, NY: Full Moon/Epic Lennon, J., & McCartney, J. (1970a). Let it be. [Recorded by The Beatles]. On Let it be [LP].
The Arts Edge playlist for 07/25/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #19: Settling or Settling Down This personal narrative explores my first experience of becoming engaged and running a home, having things go sideways and knowing when it’s time to leave, and recognizing the difference between settling down (through choice) and settling (because of fear). Unlike most of the narratives, this radio tale is a combination of personal narrative and commentary. References Cole, P. (1997). Where have all the cowboys gone.
The Arts Edge playlist for 07/25/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #20: Just Until I Get My Bearings This personal narrative is about falling in love and falling out of love, life lessons, starting over, and discovering U-Haul and self storage. References Byrne, A. H. (2013). Take me to church. [Recorded by Hozier]. On Take me to church e.p. [CD]. Dublin, IRE: Rubyworks/Island/Columbia. Carroll, L. (1865/1872). Alice’s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass (H. Haughton, Ed.). London, UK : Penguin Classics. (1998).
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/02/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #21: Facebook, Fiction & the Trouble with Fame This personal narrative explores identity, how people present themselves on social media and the true meaning of fictions, non-fiction and fame. Unlike most of the 27 tales, this radio taleis a commentary piece. References Bowie, D., Aloman, J., & Lennon, J. (1975). Fame. [Recorded by David Bowie]. On Young Americans [LP]. Philadelphia, PA: RCA. Casey, W., & Jacobs, J. (1978). Look at me I’m Sandra Dee.
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/02/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #23: Artist Date – Turn Around and You’re Home This personal narrative explores my return to my mother’s prairie homestead in McGee Saskatchewan, spending time on the land to write her life, and the music that reflects this experience References Denver, J. (1974). Back home again. [Recorded by John Denver]. On Back home again [LP]. Los Angeles, CA: RCA. Lennon, J., & McCartney, J. (1968). While my guitar gently weeps. [Recorded by Santana, Indie.Arie & Yo-yo Ma].
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/13/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #25: Me, My Dad and My DNA This personal narrative explores my relationship with my dad and how my discovery - years after his passing – that he was not my biological father helped me to understand him better and the challenges that we had always faced. This narrative also outlines his life and the music of Don MacLean that acts as a sort of eulogy of his life, and an acknowledgement of our relationship. References Chapin, H. (1999). Story of a life.
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/13/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #25B: Eggs on Toast This personal narrative explores an early childhood memory of regular morning awakening to my dad getting ready for work when I crawled out of bed to help him eat his poached eggs on toast. References Chapin, H. (1975). Tangled up puppet. [Recorded by Harry Chapin]. On The gold medal collection [CD[. New York, NY: Elektra. (1988). Ulrich, S. (1980). Oh daddy. [Recorded by Shari Ulrich]. On Long nights [LP]. Vancouver, BC: A&M.
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/13/2020
Radio Tale #26: Waking Up in Grad School This personal narrative explores my journey throughout graduate school, and how I lived experience, performance in radio and my music soundscape have paved the way for me to find the answers to key life questions, answers that bring a deeper understanding to music and words are portals into memory, identity and self advocacy. References Arlen, H., & Harburg, E. Y. (1939). Follow the yellow brick road. [Recorded by Judy Garland].
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/13/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #27: The Path This personal narrative explores – in a nutshell – the journey of graduate school in which a path is laid, and how by following this path I come full circle. This circling occurs first, through reflections of childhood songs and then, the memory of my family’s 1976 road trip to the Canadian Prairies when The Carpenters sing of being young, listening to the radio and “waiting for my favorite songs….” References Bettis, J., & Carpenter, R.
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/13/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #18: Finding the Truth in Comedy Highlighted/Featured Program:
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/13/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #24: Country Music for the Rest of his Life This personal narrative explores my father’s final two days of life where. As I stayed with him at his care home, I played the country music that he loved so dearly, spoke to him of his life with my mom, my gratitude for what he gave our family, and updated him on all of his children. References Bareilles, S., & Michaelson, I. (208). Winter song. [Recorded by Sara Bareiles & Ingrid Michaelson]. On Snowfall EP [CD].
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/13/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #16: I Was Just Bad at Math This personal narrative explore the first time I fell in love, the first time I had my heart broken, the naivety of youth, and the gifts of gratitude. References Fogelberg, D. (1980). Same old lang syne. [Recorded by Dan Folgelberg]. On Greatest hits [LP]. Los Angeles, LA: Full Moon/Epic. (1982). Morissette, A. (1998). Thank u. [Recorded by Alanis Morissette]. On Alanis Morissette: The collection [CD]. CAN.: Maverick, 2005. Springsteen, B.
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/13/2020
Radio Tale #15: Fries & Gravy and Three Songs for a Quarter This personal narrative explores the music of my youth, and centers around the high school years when I hung out at a Vancouver greasy spoon with my closest girl friends, a group of seven, where we listened to jukebox tunes and told stories over fries and gravy, tea and coffee, and smouldering cigarettes. References Bolan, M. (1971). Bang a gong (Get it on). [Recorded by T. Rex]. On Electric warrior [LP].
The Arts Edge playlist for 08/13/2020
Artist Title Album Label Link Radio Tale #14: He Called Me a Writer! This personal narrative explores the teen years when a teacher planted a seed that I was a writer and subsequent experiences throughout my education, incorporating music that reflects these moments. References Dylan, B. (1964). The times they are a-changin’. [Recorded by Bob Dylan]. On Bob Dylan’s greatest hits vol. II [LP]. New York, NY: Columbia. (1971). Harder, E. (1981). Obstacle dimensions. In E. Hamazaki (Ed.), Focus (p.112).
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