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BRITTANY DILIBERTO FOR THE FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY | The actors in 1 Henry IV take each character and mold it to their own interpretation of the play, improving upon and building off of their source material.

‘1 Henry IV’ Cast Showcases Acting Prowess at Folger Theatre

By Kathryn Baker September 19, 2019

When Prince Hal utters the pivotal line “I know you all” during his famous monologue at the end of act one, scene two of William Shakespeare’s “1 Henry IV,” he addresses his relationship with...

Kathryn Baker

NOVEL IDEAS: Understanding a Breakup Through Poetry

By Kathryn Baker August 11, 2019

It is impossible to be prepared for a breakup. You can seek advice from your friends or family and think about the words over and over again, but nothing prepares you for the aftermath of an ended relationship. You...

Kathryn Baker

NOVEL IDEAS: ‘Sexographies’ Honestly Dissects How We Perceive Our Bodies

By Kathryn Baker July 21, 2019

Getting dressed in the summer is a struggle. As someone who thrives during the cool autumn months, relishing in the opportunity to don my best turtlenecks and boots, I struggle to find the same satisfaction...

Kathryn Baker

NOVEL IDEAS: ‘The Hand That First Held Mine’ Celebrates Feminine Resilience

By Kathryn Baker June 23, 2019

I expected studying abroad to be difficult. I anticipated the homesickness, the fear of awkward social interactions and stressful travel planning. After all, both Georgetown and St. Andrews hosted so many...

Kathryn Baker

NOVEL IDEAS: ‘The Daydreamer’ Rekindles the Magic of Imagination

By Kathryn Baker April 16, 2019

Twenty-one is an odd age. I have graduated from my teenage years and live away from home for eight months of the year. I am still in school, however, and not financially independent. At least until I graduate,...

Kathryn Baker

NOVEL IDEAS: ‘The Quarry Wood’ Emphasizes the Power of Education

By Kathryn Baker March 29, 2019

At the beginning of March, I hit an academic wall. Having coasted through two months at St. Andrews with relative ease, I suddenly found myself bombarded by deadlines for essays, my thesis proposal and...

Kathryn Baker

NOVEL IDEAS: ‘44 Scotland Street’ Offers a Locale Defined by Its People

By Kathryn Baker February 15, 2019

I have never been a spontaneous, go-with-the-flow person, and now that I’ve been in St. Andrews, Scotland, for a month I’m relieved to say that I have finally established a weekly routine. My Mondays...

NOVEL IDEAS: Examining the Strange Case of Studying Abroad

NOVEL IDEAS: Examining the Strange Case of Studying Abroad

By Kathryn Baker January 28, 2019

On Saturday, I sent an email blast to my friends and family detailing my first week abroad, showcasing photos of the St. Andrews beachfront. As I expected, few people responded, but those that did sent...

NOVEL IDEAS: New Insights Into an Old Poem

NOVEL IDEAS: New Insights Into an Old Poem

By Kathryn Baker January 17, 2019

Every New Year’s Eve at midnight, after the luminous multicolored ball drops and couples exchange their midnight kisses, a familiar question can be heard echoing throughout throngs of partygoers: “Should...

Photo by Mark Douet

‘An Inspector Calls’ Critiques Society’s Conscience

By Kathryn Baker December 7, 2018

This article discusses suicide. Please refer to the end of the article for resources on campus. As the lights dimmed, bomb sirens roared and fog emerged in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Sidney Harman...

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BAKER: The Music on My Playlist

By Kathryn Baker October 18, 2018

‘The Ballad of Mona Lisa’  Panic! at the Disco Drawing inspiration from Pablo Picasso’s alluring portrait, this song off Panic! at the Disco’s 2011 album, “Vices and Virtues,” showcases...

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Concert Review: Vance Joy at The Anthem

By Kathryn Baker June 25, 2018

Australian indie-folk heartthrob Vance Joy brought his boyish charm, masterful guitar playing and sultry vocals to The Anthem on Tuesday, June 12, as part of a tour celebrating his 2018 album “Nation...

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