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Martha Berry’s great-nephew to speak on new book detailing his search for late grandfather’s location
Martha Berry isn’t the only notable member of the Berry family tree. Her nephew bravely lost his life in WWII, and his body was then lost for almost 75 years before his grandson, Clay Bonnyman Evans, recovered it. Evans has recently written a book about this experience and will come to Berry on October 6 to talk about his grandfather’s story.
Viking Drumline supports sports at Berry College
Berry’s Viking Drumline has played at every large sporting event for the past five years and has supported numerous sports teams at events on campus.
Romance in Rome for less than $20
There are many inexpensive options for romance in Rome, if you know where to find them.
Counseling Center resource for students struggling with mental illness, other health concerns
Berry College focuses on the mental health of students from a holistic viewpoint to help with the rising amount of mental health issues on college campuses around the country.
Students curate gallery at Oak Hill Museum
Senior Ellen Summerlin and junior Emily Dover have curated a temporary exhibit on display in the Oak Hill Museum. The exhibit focuses on the art that Martha Berry’s older sister, Princess Eugenia Ruspoli, donated to Berry after the start of World War II when she left Italy and returned to America following her husband’s death.
RIFF to feature two films by Berry students
Two short documentaries made by Berry students last year are being shown at the International Rome Film Festival this week.
Spoken Word artist performs at Berry College
A spoken word event featuring Porsha Olayiwola and Berry student Olivia Vasquez was held in the Krannert Ballroom on Saturday.
Finals Fest tries for 'music festival' feel
Finals Fest has made changes in their activities lineup this year in an effort to create a better experience for students. The event will be taking place on Saturday, April 21 from 6-9 p.m.
Dance groups unite at Dance-a-thon
On April 7 in the large Cage multipurpose room, the first-ever
Dance-a-thon was unveiled to the public. Dance-a-thon is the only event that has incorporated all four of the dance groups on campus: the Vikettes, Swing and Ballroom, the Dance Troupe and Zumba.
Canterbury Club holds 'Communion in a Cave'
The Canterbury Club hosted a Good Friday service inside of White Water Cave, roughly thirty minutes from Berry.
Berry Singers prepare for Europe tour
The Berry Singers will be traveling to Europe this spring break to perform their concert program in Austria and the Czech Republic from March 8 to March 17.
Winter Olympics continue to excite
The 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea are now in full swing, kicked off by the opening ceremony on Feb. 9. The games will continue until Feb. 25. Here are some things to keep watch for while you cheer on Team USA.
Atlanta choir features Berry professor
The Orpheus Men’s Ensemble performed at Berry on Sunday afternoon. The ensemble is made up of 27 men from the North Georgia and Atlanta area who meet together and perform several times a year.
Dining Hall upgrades food selections
Berry’s Dining Hall has responded to student’s critiques and has made some changes in their services provided help better cater to student needs.
Editorials
Spread love – write more letters
With Valentine’s Day approaching and a new semester just beginning, now is a great time to remind your friends and family of how much they mean to you.
A brief history of wishes
Every time I lose an eyelash, see a shooting star or catch the clock at 11:11, I take a brief moment to reflect, and I make a wish.
Stop eating Tide Pods
The times we are living in do not feel real. The news is constantly filled with headlines which previously would have been on the Onion, our politicians seem to do whatever they want to without any retribution and it seems that every day we are forced to reconsider our news on the world in which we live. One of these such stories is about people eating Tide Pods.
Celebrate "friendsgiving" this year
Thanksgiving is soon approaching, and it is nice to remember all the many things we have to be grateful for. I go to a beautiful school. I have great opportunities ahead of me, a supportive family and two cute dogs at home that I will get to see very soon. The things that I am probably the most grateful for this year are my amazing friends.
'Terrace House' offers a different kind of reality TV
Terrace House is a Japanese reality TV show, produced by Netflix, that has recently released its fourth installment of the second series.
Snail mail hasn't gone out of style
I remember when I was little, and my dad explained to me how the mailbox worked. I can remember my awe at discovering that once you put letters in this magical little box, they would disappear and eventually come back with a response. You can imagine my amazement at learning about email a few weeks later.
'Star Trek' pioneered diversity in television
I grew up watching “Star Trek” reruns after I got home from school each day and with my parents on many a night. My parents are Trekkies, so I guess I got it from them, but it wasn’t until I was much older that I truly realized what an important impact it had on the world.
BCTC's 'Urinetown' shines on stage
BCTC’s production of “Urinetown,” a satirical, dystopian musical chronicling a world in which it is a privilege to pee, premiered on Feb. 22.
Super Bowl commercials in review
Each year during the Super Bowl, while we are all crowded around televisions waiting for the big game to resume, we are entertained by the most expensively secured commercials of the year. And while in years past there have been many clear favorites, these past two years the commercials have been less stellar overall. While I had no number one pick, there were some commercials this year that stood above the rest.
'The Tempest' is making a storm on Berry's campus
The Dukes have been changed to Duchesses and the Kings to Queens in BCTC’s production of “The Tempest,” but it is the wind spirit Ariel played by senior Heather Pharis and the innovative lighting that steal the show.
Summer 2019 in Review
This past summer has had its share of many great hits and disappointments in music, television and movies.
"Make Merry" brings humor and holiday cheer to campus
Make Merry (or How to Survive Your Family on Holidays) is an exciting and comedic family drama that leaves audiences thankful for family during the holiday season. The play was student-written by junior Jack Padgett and directed by Hannah Hammond.
New exhibit makes art out of the mundane
Travis Head opened his Moon Gallery exhibition, “Journals and Reading Lists,” on Jan. 8.
Escape room opens on Broad Street
Rome’s first escape room, Colosseum Escape Room, opened on Broad Street this past December. It currently offers two different escape experiences, the Rome Escape Room and Code Breaker. The business plans to add more rooms as it grows. Both rooms cost $22 per person, and reservations can be made on their website. It is run by Spencer and Joy Thomas.
Dance troupe unveils Holiday Dance Extravaganza
Berry College’s dance troupe will host their Holiday Dance Extravaganza on Nov. 16. The show tells the story of the commercialism of Christmas.
New international food court comes to Broad Street
Miniyar’s International Food Court opened on Aug. 26 on Broad Street and currently offers a variety of cuisines to the Rome community.
Professionals help students get hired
On Sept. 19, the Career Center hosted mock interviews on Berry’s campus to help students practice interviewing in a friendly and stress-free environment. The mock interviews were led by a former Berry alumnus, who offered compliments and constructive criticism to help students improve. They will be offering more of these sessions throughout the school year, as well as other events like etiquette dinners and networking workshops.
Buddhist Studies Club an inclusive space for all backgrounds
The Buddhist Studies Club attempts to promote diversity, acceptance, and mindfulness on campus.
Students get artistic at KCAB canvas event
KCAB hosted their third instructed canvas painting event on Sept. 1 in the Krannert Ballroom.
'Big Bold Wiser' exhibit features Berry professor
The new art exhibit in the Moon gallery, titled “Bad Bold Wiser,” features Berry’s own ceramics teacher, Kelly Stevenson.
Mozart's Requiem comes to Rome
This Saturday and Sunday, the Berry College Choirs will be performing Mozart’s Requiem with the Rome Symphony Orchestra and other notable guests.
Jack of musical trades prepares to teach
Like many students at Berry, senior Conor Wheeler is spread thin. Despite balancing academics, athletics, singing and practicing three instruments, classmates and professors describe him as the definition of calm. In Phi Mu Alpha, Berry’s men’s music fraternity, they call him Lebowski, based on the character in “The Big Lebowski.”
Art connects Berry students to Rome
A new course at Berry is bringing “a helping hand” to the community...literally. “Community Outreach,” taught by Kelly Stevenson, visiting assistant professor of art, connects Rome and the Berry community through unique and meaningful artwork.
Sharing stories of women, empowerment
“The Vagina Monologues”: It’s not a traditional play by any means. It includes many individual monologues, each read out by a different person. They range in topic from rape to love to birth. Some are quirky, some more heart wrenching. The subject is meant to be raw and emotional. The production is being directed by Hannah Hammond and AnnaBeth Crittenden, and is being co-sponsored by EMPOWER and BCTC.
Celebrate Super Bowl LI
The Atlanta Falcons will be playing in the Super Bowl for the first time in 17 years, and what better way to celebrate the Falcons than to throw an exciting viewing party. While it may seem like a lot of effort, it is actually very easy to achieve a successful viewing party in the dorm.