“Pippin” Captures the Magic of Love, Existential Absurdity
The vibrant atmosphere and unique aesthetic of WestCo Café has rendered it a reliable go-to venue for many student-run events ...
Arts & Culture
Henry Hall and Trot Fox Return to Campus
Henry Hall and Trot Fox are proof that the Wesleyan music scene lives on after graduation. On Thursday, April 28, ...
Oswalt’s “Talking for Clapping” Complicates the Personal and Cultural, Pokes Fun at the Status Quo
It’s an easy time to be cynical. Protests have erupted across college campuses, North Carolina’s recent discriminatory bathroom bills have ...
Spring Dance Concert Fuses Choreographic Talent with Social Commentary
This past weekend, seven sophomore and junior dance majors presented new works in the annual Spring Dance Concert. Their choreography ...
Beyoncé’s “Lemonade”: A Celebration of Black Womanhood and Its Complexities
Following the release of “Formation,” Beyoncé performed alongside Bruno Mars and Coldplay during the halftime show of Super Bowl 50. ...
“Kimmy Schmidt” Maintains Hilarity in a Rocky Season 2
Netflix original series have a way of making me feel more important than I am: Once a year, an entire ...
“Wes Out-Loud” Takes Performance Out of the Theater
“Wes Out-Loud: Stories of Place” is not your average—well, it’s not your average anything. It’s difficult to articulate precisely what ...
Senior Thesis Recitals Demonstrate Talent and Genre Range of Music Majors
From experimental to classical, theater to jazz, and pop to country, this year’s round of senior thesis recitals brought Wesleyan’s ...
Second Shades Performs Revamped Adaptations
On April 22 and 23, Second Shades presented its second-ever showcase of scenes and play excerpts. These theatrical works, which featured ...
“Terrible Twos” Commemorates Precision Ensemble’s 22nd Year
This past weekend, Precision Dance Ensemble held its annual performance showcase, which featured various styles of choreographed dances. This year, Precision, ...