The Power of the Arts: A Final Reflection

The Power of the Arts: A Final Reflection

The arts are powerful. Of course, I knew this before coming to Washington DC. I, myself, am an artist and musician. The arts have been a driving force in my own personal growth and development prior to this course. So, I was beyond excited to come to DC to study the...
A Blog Post 65 Million Years in the Making…

A Blog Post 65 Million Years in the Making…

*cue music* Dinosaurs once roamed the lands we stand upon. Now, their memories roam our hearts. January 17th is a day I will remember forever. It was my first day of freedom. I could go anywhere in the broader DC area, but a few of us chose to remain close to home,...
Performing the Jewish Experience

Performing the Jewish Experience

An estimated 2.2% of the population of US adults consider themselves culturally or religiously Jewish.[1] Of those 5.3 million people, around 250,000 adults live in the greater Washington, DC area.[2] Theater J, one of the nation’s most well-known Jewish theaters,...
Head-ing Out On a New Adventure…

Head-ing Out On a New Adventure…

Hello! My name is Emmie Head (for those of you from St. Olaf, I am NOT related to Joshua). I am a second-year student at St. Olaf studying music. At school, I play the flute and am learning the piano. I also actively write program notes for the Norseman Band and have...