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Like last semester’s “Pericles,” William Shakespea Like last semester’s “Pericles,” William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” is not one of his more performed plays. Nonetheless, Spike Tape continued its tradition of bringing underappreciated works to light in its premier production of “Richard III” from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19 in WestCo Café. Director Sophie Brusini ’26 decided to take on the material from an ingenious angle and reimagine this bombastic anti-hero as a 1980s glam-rock superstar. What that entailed, from a technical and creative standpoint, was no small feat. To understand her motivations and the extent of the work that went into this ambitious show, The Argus interviewed Brusini to talk about her artistic process, inspirations, and goals for this production. Read about the production and more from our Arts & Culture section at the link in our bio. Story by Louis Chiasson, Arts & Culture Editor Photo by Daniel Gessel
Over 50 students and faculty members gathered in t Over 50 students and faculty members gathered in the Frank Center for Public Affairs for a panel discussing the recent Hungarian elections on Monday, April 27. The panelists, who appeared via Zoom, answered questions from the audience and offered their insights on the success of Péter Magyar’s campaign and their takes on the fall of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year reign as prime minister. Sponsored by the Adelphic Educational Fund and the Government Department, and organized by Cecilia Földessy-Stiegemeier ’26, the event was moderated by Colin and Nancy Campbell Professor in Global Issues and Democratic Thought and Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies Peter Rutland.  The two panelists were Nora Schultz, a political analyst based in Budapest, Hungary, and Kim Lane Scheppele, the Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Sociology and International Affairs at Princeton University. Read about the discussion and more from our News section at the link in our bio. Story by Akari Ikeda, Assistant News Editor Photo by Finn Feldman
“No fear. No hate. No ICE in our state!” This ch “No fear. No hate. No ICE in our state!” This chant most recently rang loud and clear outside of Usdan University Center on Monday, April 6, as a group of passionate students led a crowd of protesters in solidarity against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s recent deportations in Middletown. One of many demonstrations that have taken place this semester, this rally was in support of the two detainees: Keyla Vazquez-Zuniga, a Southern Connecticut State University nursing student, and a male Middletown resident. This team of activists has engaged the student body in demonstrations against ICE, which typically feature local political organizers, powerful personal narratives, and chanting “ICE OUT” as loud as possible. The ICE Out Coalition is composed of a variety of smaller, specialized organizations, including Wesleyan Democrats (WesDems), Wesleyan Young Socialists, Sunrise Movement Wesleyan, Wesleyan American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Wesleyan Refugee Project, and the United Student Labor Action Coalition (USLAC). Read about the coalition, its objectives, and more from our Features section at the link in our bio. Story by Leah Ziskin, Assistant Features Editor Photo by Finn Feldman
On Wednesday, Sep. 28, 1983, G. Gordon Liddy, a ke On Wednesday, Sep. 28, 1983, G. Gordon Liddy, a key player in the Watergate scandal of 1972, came to speak at the University, hosted by the Student Events Committee (SEC). This, unsurprisingly, caused an uproar among the student body and faculty, which is now preserved in a myriad of Argus articles that commented on the controversy as it unfolded. In students’ and professors’ own words, these pieces track how a debate surrounding a guest speaker spiraled into unsettling questions about two of the University’s foundational values: free speech and ideological diversity. For those unfamiliar with Liddy and why his presence on campus was met with backlash, Liddy was known to be the mastermind behind the Watergate break-in. He was responsible for planning the illegal wire-tapping, managing the burglars, and committing political espionage. Liddy was ultimately convicted of conspiracy, burglary, and illegal wire-tapping for his role in the infamous plot to secure former President Richard Nixon a successful reelection. Liddy was originally sentenced to 20 years in prison, but former President Jimmy Carter commuted his sentence to eight years, and he ultimately got out in a little over four years on parole. After his release from prison, Liddy began speaking at universities, which ultimately led him to arrive in Middletown. Read the full story of Liddy speaking at the University and more from our Features section at the link in our bio. Story by Lara Anlar, Archivist Photo by Paul Hosefros, The New York Times
When Dikshya Kuikel ’26 and Alanna Dwyer ’26 send When Dikshya Kuikel ’26 and Alanna Dwyer ’26 send out meeting information to the Wesleyan Book Club, they always sign off their emails with a link to their Goodreads profiles. It’s a small detail that demonstrates the casual yet highly devoted culture of the club. The Wesleyan Book Club was started by Alice Dauchez ’23, an English and math major. Kuikel met Dauchez their freshman year at the Involvement Fair and has carried on Dauchez’s project for the past four years. Read about the Book Club and more from our Arts & Culture section at the link in our bio. Story by Conrad Lewis & Mennatallah Antar, Arts & Culture Editor & Contributing Writer Photo by Parker McCoog
At the end of last year, every player on the Wesle At the end of last year, every player on the Wesleyan men’s golf team had a one-on-one meeting with head coach Jon Wilson. Wilson laid out four pieces of paper with different questions and gave each player 30 minutes to write before they discussed. Alex Lee ’26 wrote a lot for most of them. For what he hoped to accomplish in his senior year, he had one thing: to play in the Little Three. Read about Lee’s experience at the Little Three Championship and more from our Sports section at the link in our bio. Story by Sam Weitzman-Kurker, Sports Editor Photo by Alex Lee
If you have stopped by any Shakespeare production If you have stopped by any Shakespeare production at the University in the past four years, from last semester’s Pericles to the 2023 Spike Tape production of Twelfth Night, chances are you have seen the work of Iza Konings ’26. She just finished her second thesis last week, and finally has time to sit down with The Argus to discuss Spike Tape, her studies in government and history, and her time abroad in Rwanda. Read The Argus’ conversation with Konings and more from our Features section at the link in our bio. Story by Claire Farina, Assistant Features Editor Photo by Iza Konings
“Banana Fish” debuted at the ’92 Theater to thunde “Banana Fish” debuted at the ’92 Theater to thunderous applause, teary eyes, and a few rewatches of the 2018 anime on which it is based. Written by Lola Cortez ’26 and directed by Lucia D’Elia ’26, the original musical was a component of the former’s senior honors thesis in music. As a diehard fan of Akimi Yoshida’s original manga and the subsequent anime, I’ve had my eye on the production since I saw an excerpt performance at the Student Playwright Showcase last semester, and I was lucky enough to watch the final performance of the full debut this past weekend. A tour de force of orchestration, fight choreography, and soul-wrenching direction, the production was a joy to experience and an amazingly earnest adaptation. Read the full review and more from our Arts & Culture section at the link in our bio. Story by Zameen Cater & Henry Kaplan, Head Copy Editor & Arts & Culture Editor
Women’s lacrosse dominated Williams this weekend o Women’s lacrosse dominated Williams this weekend on Senior Day to win their fourth Little Three in the last five seasons. The Red and Black saw a crucial win against #5 Amherst earlier this season, beating the Mammoths 9–7 on Wednesday, April 1. Then, the Cards followed it up with a second win, claiming the Little Three title outright on Saturday, April 18. This weekend, the Cards welcome the #6 Ephs back to Middletown for the quarterfinal round of the NESCAC playoffs. First draw is Saturday, April 25 at 12:00 p.m. on Smith Field. Men’s lacrosse defeated Williams this past weekend to win the Little Three title for the third time in a row. The Cards secured their win against Amherst earlier this season with a record-breaking 16–4 win. The Red and Black welcome the #6 Hamilton College Continentals to Middletown this weekend for the first round of the NESCAC playoffs. First face-off is Saturday, April 25 at 1:30 p.m. on Citrin Field. Story by Alessandra Woo & Leila Feldman, Assistant Sports Editors Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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