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Those Who Live Between Fantasy and Reality: The World of Role Play

There’s a skeleton in Hunter Gairland’s closet, and he will happily tell you about it, but only if you strap in and brace for the dramatic unveiling of an adventure months in the making. “Rollard came shambling in, a bit of crick to his joints as they articulated along the throne room floor, ...

Inquiring Minds: Joyful Activities

Hello, fellow tigers! My name is Hannah, and this space is going to be about asking different, interesting, complex, funny, and unusual questions each week--questions that you, the students of Witt, have a say in! "What fills your cup? In other words, what are certain activities you're doing ...

The Super Bowl: A Foray in Fandom

While attending one of the largest sporting events in the world, the Super Bowl, I had rare opportunity to connect with other people who shared similar interests and ambition as I had, far beyond the Wittenberg community, where I'm a Sports Management major. My time in California brought me not only ...

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Valentine's Day is Weird, I'll Explain it To You!

Destination: California. Homework Assignment: The Super Bowl

I had a surreal educational experience last weekend, surrounded by athletes, fans, famous sportscasters, and many other students. The "homework" for this Sports Management major: Go to sunny California and help out with the biggest sporting event on the planet. Yes, I'm talking about the Super Bowl. ...

"My Turn: The Rise of Lil Baby and the Soundtrack of Ambition"

In the music world today, lots of artists only get famous for one song. But Lil Baby was not like that. When he dropped his album “My Turn," he showed everybody he was authentic. The album came out in early 2020, right around the time Covid-19 made an appearance, but it still blew up everywhere.  Even ...

Witt Theater and Dance Review: “I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire”

Currently open until November 9th, Wittenberg’s Theater and Dance department is showing off the second Student Lab Theater production of the semester: the dark comedy “I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire,” written by Samantha Murley and directed by Witt staple Greyson Sanders. Students will enjoy ...

Witt Theater and Dance Review: "Ride the Cyclone"

From October 30th to November 2nd, Wittenberg’s Theater and Dance department debuted their mainstage show of the fall semester: the dark-comedy musical “Ride the Cyclone,” written by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond and directed by Witt’s own Adrienne Oehlers. By the fact that all four performances ...

Pumpkin Painting on Alumni Way

Wittenberg's McClain Center for Diversity and the Wittenberg Honor's Program co-sponsored a pumpkin painting event last Monday on Alumni Way. Students braced the icy autumn wind and gathered around fold out tables in front of the McClain Center and Matthies House. They painted an array of unique pumpkin ...

Spotlights, On!: Abby Lanhart in “Ride the Cyclone”

Wittenberg’s fall theater performance, “Ride the Cyclone,” has already sold out, and senior Theater Performance and Psychology double-major Abby Lanhart can’t wait to see the full production come to fruition—especially as one of the stars! “Ride the Cyclone” is a dark comedy about six ...

Thomas Library Sensory Room and Treadmill

From switching to a new internal software, to hiring a new librarian, the on-campus library has undergone a few changes over summer break. Thomas library announced most of the changes in their September newsletter. Specifically however, there are a couple new interactive features available to students: ...

Weekly Trivia Nights

Question: Who directed the iconic movie "Titanic"? That answer could win you $100 in Witt Gold... One of the newest changes to campus this year is weekly trivia nights. They are hosted every Thursday at Founders Pub, located in the lower level of the Benham Pence Student Center. These events are run ...

Wittenberg Students’ Caffeine Kicks

Coffee Expressions is now offering trendy "bucket"-sized iced coffees, and their partnered company, Crimson Cup, is now available in Post 95. First announced on their official Instagram, the new Coffee Expression item has caused a lot of buzz, both on Witt's campus and around Springfield. Coffee lovers ...

Pets on campus for when the going gets ruff

Torched Tracks

Torched Tracks Welcome to Torched Tracks! Here is where you can find some of the top trending songs from the billboard hot 100, music and entertainment news, and some album or song reviews from your resident music man Rayne.  Hot 100 Chart First is our weekly top 10 chart sourcing from Billboard ...

Cowboy Carter: The Musical Love Letter to Black Creatives

When Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, better known as Beyoncé, released her latest album, "Cowboy Carter," she reclaimed country music for black voices. Since then, "Cowboy Carter" has shattered expectations and broken numerous barriers, making a profound impact during such challenging times of race ...

The Director's Cut

It’s an exciting time for the Wittenberg theatre community, with spring productions in full swing. Two such plays, "Witch" and "No Exit," were held in February.  Written by Jen Silverman, "Witch" is a modern adaptation of the Jacobean drama "The Witch of Edmonton," originally published ...