Culture Articles
The people you know... Natalie Albert
Introducing you to the people of Webster
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Senior Natalie Albert has dealt with a lot of big mouths the past six years, and plenty of small mouths, too. "It's a gross job, but it doesn't bother me," Albert said of her part-time job as a dental assistant. "I've seen it all - from a healthy mouth to a not healthy mouth.
The people you know... Natalie Albert
Introducing you to the people of Webster
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Senior Natalie Albert has dealt with a lot of big mouths the past six years, and plenty of small mouths, too. "It's a gross job, but it doesn't bother me," Albert said of her part-time job as a dental assistant. "I've seen it all - from a healthy mouth to a not healthy mouth.
Alumni organizations do more than ask for money
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At some universities, alumni events are scheduled around sports, but Webster University has managed to hold on to a thriving alumni tradition without an athletic influence. Some Webster alumns more than 50 years removed from their graduation date, but still participate in alumni events and come back year after year for Homecoming Weekend.
Student plays pack theater at 'Surfacing'
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There was not an empty seat to be found in Webster University's Studio Theater of the Loretto Hilton Center. The title "Surfacing" glowed green, projected high on a wall as five plays were performed. April 22 through 24, the Emerging Playwrights' Festival featured a variety of work, entirely student produced, including writing, technical work, acting and directing.
Displaying musical variety
Students performers compose pieces in one-credit class
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Junior Mihoko Yamazaki played a trumpet, recorder and two types of xylophones during a 1 1/2-hour concert April 22 at the Music Annex. Yamazaki, an international studies major, also hopped like a wallaby, crooned in Japanese in a modified game of "Telephone" and disheveled her hair as the six other members of the New Music Ensemble slapped various parts of their bodies.
Speed dating leads to hook ups in Marletto's
Students spend two-minute dating sessions getting to know one another
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Every two minutes, a whistle prompted each of the 18 students to move to the table on their right. By the end of the process, everyone had the chance to meet a potential love interest. The Residential Housing Association (RHA) sponsored the speed dating event on April 20 in Marletto's.
Electronic music DJ visits Webster
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Woody McBride, also known as DJ ESP, flew in from his home in Minneapolis April 23 to share details of his 17-year career in the electronic music business with Webster University students. John Pruett, president of Webster's Audio Engineering Society, the campus organization that sponsored McBride's discussion, said the deejay was scheduled to appear in St.
Party on the Quad turns into party in the gym
Rain didn't stop SAC from providing free food and fun in Springfest event
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Webster University's Grant Gymnasium was bustling with students and faculty members April 22 as the scheduled Party on the Quad and recruitment fair was moved inside due to weather conditions. Originally, the Student Activities Council (SAC) planned for the event to take place on the Quad so students could stop by on their way to class, however the move inside did not stop students from attending.
Movie Review: "Kung Fu Hustle"
'West Side Story' meets Eastern philosophy
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In 1973, Bruce Lee and American audiences entered the dragon, and Hong Kong-action cinema exploded all over silver screens in the United States. Twenty-two years later we still crave the torrent of high-octane imports. "Kung Fu Hustle" kicks off this summer's action-movie season with a foot to the face of Hollywood's pyrotechnic blockbusters by combining spoofy laughs with tooth-busting action.
Advertising students meet, greet with professionals
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Several professionals in the advertising field joined Webster University students and faculty April 21 as the Marketing Communications Club (MCC) hosted "Advertising Rendezvous." The goal of the event, which was held in the Emerson Library Conference Room, was to give marketing and advertising students a chance to network and mingle with professionals in the marketing industry and to serve as a possible connection for internships.
Conservatory ventures 'Into the Woods'
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Audiences got an idea of what happens after "happily ever after" at the Conservatory's production of "Into the Woods" April 22 through 26. Featuring music by Steven Sondheim, "Into the Woods" unites the tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Bean Stalk and an original tale of a baker and his wife when all of the characters cross paths in the woods.
Dancers prepare for ensemble
Months of practice culminate in evening of dance
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With pieces ranging from classical ballet to saucy modern dance, the 33rd annual Webster University Dance Ensemble Spring Concert is coming April 29 through May 1, but preparations for the show began last fall. Gary Hubler, assistant professor in the theatre and dance department, said auditions were held in the fall and rehearsals began immediately at two to three nights a week.
