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NDNU musical theatre goes back to The Beginning

NDNU musical theatre goes back to The Beginning
Singing voices are filling the air of the NDNU Theatre as the cast of the NDNU Musical Theatre Department's "Children of Eden" begin their rehearsal. The piano music can be heard, but just barely, as the cast members sing "Let There Be," the first song in the show.

Student art showcase covers bare cafeteria walls

Positive feedback encourages young artists
Student art showcase covers bare cafeteria walls
The walls of the cafeteria and library are no longer bare. Student art pieces adorn the walls and give fellow students, faculty and staff a chance to see the pieces multiple times. The installation of a new lighting system in Wiegand Gallery forced a search for a different exhibition space on campus for the Student Showcase.

Dear Aphrodite

Drinks are flowing, the party rages, and when you least expect it, someone slips something into your drink and you blackout. You wake up without knowing what happened. Feelings of nausea and fuzziness set in. Sexual assault is a touchy subject that every male and female need to be aware of.

Dear Athena

Dear Athena, I am a new student from out of state, and so far I love this school. However, lately I have been worried about keeping in touch with my friends at home. I don't want to lose the friends I have had my whole life, but I know that my college experience depends on the new friends that I make.

Tattoos allow students to make their mark (permanently)

Tattoos allow students to make their mark (permanently)
One might take notice of the thoughtful, polished, driven youth who scurry through the halls of NDNU to and from their classes. While their outside appearance reflects their dedication and perseverance, there might possibly be something more, something not as easy to see.

Hot Spot: Nearby Divino serves great Italian food close

This month's Hot Spot brings us to Divino Fine Italian restaurant at 968 Ralston Avenue, just a couple of blocks from campus in downtown Belmont. Divino is an authentic Italian ristorante which is open for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.

Will (Springhorn) on Will (Shakespeare) at NDNU

Will (Springhorn) on Will (Shakespeare) at NDNU
When NDNU professor Will Springhorn was a senior in high school, he had one of his first experiences performing Shakespeare - Demetrius in "A Midsummer's Night Dream." He recalls the moment that he and his friend were able to convince two of the more popular girls at school to get involved with the production.

Dexter Quito - a long way from singing at his church

Dexter Quito  - a long way from singing at his church
Music has always been Dexter Quito's passion. Originally from the Philippines, he came to Los Angeles four and a half years ago. His family moved to Stockton where they are currently living. Quito grew up in a non-denominational church and said he has been blessed to be able to sing every day.

Sound of Architecture in Helsinki rattles windows all across Finland

Sound of Architecture in Helsinki rattles windows all across Finland
Don't be misled by their name. Architecture in Helsinki has as much to do with the buildings of Finland as Britney Spears has to do with sobriety. The band, a danceable noise pop sextet, hails from the land down under and these Aussies do not disappoint. AIH released their junior effort, Places Like This, last summer, and it's been a consistent favorite for months.

Grand Theft Auto IV crashes onto the scene

Grand Theft Auto IV crashes onto the scene
The highly anticipated wait is almost over; according to gamespot.com website. The game is looking superb. Rockstar games, the maker of Grand Theft Auto IV, offered Game Spot the opportunity to play the game ahead of its release date. Guy Cocker, a writer for gamespot said, "It's looking finished; the millions of eager fans who were disappointed by the game's postponement can rest easy because, bar a major catastrophe, the game should make its planned April release date.

Basia Bulat brings sunshine and sprinkles to U.S. music scene

Basia Bulat brings sunshine and sprinkles to U.S. music scene
Two words can describe the music of Canadian musician Basia Bulat: sunshine and sprinkles. From start to finish, her debut album, Oh, My Darling, is a pop music dream, full of both joy and sadness, which leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy afterwards. But don't disregard Bulat because of this.

In a New York minute

Save the date and mark your calendars for April 18. This year's formal will be held in Ralston Mansion once again. The party will start at 9 p.m. and end at 1 a.m. Tickets will be sold in the cafeteria or the CSL office for $10/person and $15/guest. The theme this year is "In a New York Minute," which means nothing but formal attire.

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