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ne of the best rewards of college life is the graduation from sitting through your high school’s rendition of “Bye Bye Birdie� to taking part in the variety of arts and entertainment that Wash. U. has to offer. From publications such as Spires, Eleven Magazine, Drop Knowledge and, of course, Student Life, to performances like W.I.L.D., the Lunar New Year Festival, Carnaval, WU Dance Theatre and Diwali, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Here is a preview of what is to come...
Cici Coquillette Music Editor
Gargoyle: The tiny on-campus cafeteria venue features some of the best musicians around: From the infamous Girl Talk show to Animal Collective to Zach Galifianakis, you can get a front row spot for free or at an affordable price. Kemper: Are you in the mood for a museum but don’t want to go all the way to Forest Park? Just take the shuttle straight to the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, and enjoy the permanent collection featuring pieces by Willem de Kooning and Max Ernst, among others. Additionally, the few exhibitions each year
feature widely diverse topics and host free opening parties. Assembly Series: The Assembly Series Committee works incredibly hard to bring important and diverse speakers to campus every week of the school year: Over the years we’ve had Seth McFarlane (creator of “Family Guy�), Bill Nye the Science Guy, Peter Sarsgaard and the controversial Alberto Gonzales—as well as Madeleine Albright and Maya Angelou. Diwali: Ashoka, the South Asian student association, collaborates with the community to organize and create an enormous, amazing celebra-
tion of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Hundreds participate, and hundreds more camp out in line just for tickets to the show—evidence enough that it’s definitely worth checking out. Jazz at Holmes: Every Thursday night, renowned jazz musicians perform as listeners lounge, eat and enjoy the atmosphere. The intimate concert is also a great, relaxing place for homework and reading. Spires: The intercollegiate literary journal is based at Wash. U., bringing fiction, poetry and art from many other universities and providing
a creative outlet unique at the University. Anyone and everyone are free to submit their work. A cappella: There is such a wide variety of groups: allmale, all-female, coed, even one that sings only Disney songs! Everyone is sure to be able find their favorite. The Amateurs had the opportunity to sing their arrangement of “Love Song� for Sara Bareilles, and The Mosaic Whispers earned a spot opening for Ben Folds in one of his concerts!
types of songs to blast on your freshman floor to make friends/establish your place in the musical hierarchy (you hipster, you) 8. Blink 182 reunion
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elcome to Wash U, incoming freshman! You are about to be thrown into a pressure cooker of arts and entertainment, surrounded by culture 24/7. And some of that taste is more highly valued than others. Make sure you grab your place in the musical hierarchy early on with these simple playlist suggestions:
9. Songs with related dances.
10. Any of the bands the Gargoyle has booked.
supernatural taste in bands—just check the lineup for Lollapalooza: Five of the bands played Gargoyle shows last year alone—guarantees you some major bonus points.
The Gargoyle, Wash. U.’s on-campus venue, boasts a number of great shows throughout the year. Their
The “Single Ladies� dance, Soulja Boy, Stanky Leg, *hell*, even the “Macarena.� Getting everyone up and moving is a great way to get to know people.
There’s something about Blink 182 that takes us back to sixth grade sans Ritalin. Their reunion tour has been cause for great excitement, which is always an easy way into the musical hierarchy. Make sure to check them out in St. Louis on Sept. 3.
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Rehearses Monday and Wednesday 5 - 7 p.m.
CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER F NEWMAN CHAPEL Orientation Schedule: Thursday, Aug. 20 Look for us at the table with different Religious Groups on the South 40 during move in!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Auditions: Thursday, August 27, 3–6:30 p.m. in Tietjens John Stewart, Director We sing 4 centuries of repertoire in three major concerts, culminating in the Chancellor’s Concert with the Washington University Orchestra. Sign up on table outside the Music Department OfďŹ ce in Blewett for auditions. Bring a song!
Friday, Aug. 21, 2-4pm Stop by for our Open House. Meet our staff while students give tours of the CSC. Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday, Aug. 22- 4:30pm * Sunday, Aug. 23- 11am and 4:30pm BBQ following 4:30 Sunday Mass! * Note: Regular Sunday Mass Schedule of 11am & 9pm begins Aug. 30 Freshmen Welcome Night is at 7pm on Aug. 30 Masses are held in the CSC Chapel and are followed by an informal reception.
For information contact: John Stewart, Director of Vocal Activities 935 5597 or jstewart@wustl.edu open to all members of the Washington University community
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