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Ethnos showcases diversity

November 7, 2013 by Richard Lyne

The International Students' Association will be putting on a their annual production tonight, combining drama and dance to broaden student horizons. The annual Ethnos Culture Show merges skits with a variety of ethnic dance routines. Some performances highlight Indian, Thai and Korean cultures; various Hispanic nationalities and the African ... [Read More…]

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Reinhard reflects on playing Valjean

October 18, 2013 by Richard Lyne

For those who are familiar with Victor Hugo's classic novel, "Les Misérables", the protagonist Jean Valjean is almost synonymous with selfless virtue and a timeless reflection of Christ's love for all of humanity in spite of sin. Colm Wilkinson, widely considered to be the greatest actor to ever portray the character, once completely silenced his ... [Read More…]

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Poetry expands beyond the classroom

October 3, 2013 by Richard Lyne

When many people think of poetry, dull sonnets and incomprehensible free verse spring to mind. This art form, however, has found exciting new ways to live on. Last Tuesday the ACU English department's Writer in Residence, Al Haley conducted his yearly Poetry Slam. Featuring performances by his ENGL 323/523 Poetry Workshop class and guitar ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: Archive, Art, Poetry

A walk through ‘Sacred Spaces’

September 19, 2013 by Richard Lyne

Art professor Jack Maxwell - the visionary artist responsible for the Jacob's Dream sculpture - will be opening his new exhibit of paintings, Sacred Spaces, with a reception tonight at the ACU Downtown Gallery. This new show offers "intimate perspectives from recent travels in the United Kingdom and Italy." Despite the conviction that God has ... [Read More…]

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