By Kenneth Rosen When my family lived in New York City my father would take us out to eat, breaking up the monotonous dinners we shared at home. Along with my sister Rachele, my mother and me, he made sure to bring along a black ballpoint pen. Before deciding where to eat he’d read the [&helli
BY MICHELLE PERRY Feb. 19-20, 2011, the North American Tree Climbing Championship competition was held at Forsyth Park. The competition was hosted by the International Society of Arboriculture (Southern Chapter) and the Utility Arborist Association. The event drew in tree climbers, both men and wome
Matthew Mascotte, SCAD alumnus and staff member, died Feb. 25 at the age of 42 after his battle with cancer. Mascotte earned an MFA in film and television from SCAD and adjunct curator for the exhibitions department in 2003. SCAD released a statement on the loss of Mascotte which read, “Matthe
February 21 9:58 a.m. — Security discovered graffiti on the Turner House elevators. Maintenance was notified of the damage. 11 a.m. — A student reported to security that his school project was missing from Gulfstream Center. The student stated that he had left the project at 11:30 p.m. on Feb.
Students from SCAD’s Arts Administration Department are presenting Cultivating Savannah Art (CSA). CSA looks toward fostering and promoting the relationship between artist and buyer in Savannah and surrounding areas. Shareholders buy shares of art based upon the concept of investment. Shareholders
By Olivier Maene I woke up on a Friday morning in an unbearable state of ennui. It was one of those days where you just don’t feel like doing anything. You’re weary, bored and passive. I had the hardest time pulling myself together and a friend suggested that I take walk. I grabbed my camera [&h
By Carrie Wittmer It’s easy to explain why each of the 10 films nominated for best picture this year are well worth watching before the 83rd Academy Awards Feb. 27. James Franco and Anne Hathaway will host the ceremony, hopefully living up to the expectations every film honored this year deserves.
By Katelan Cunningham One night a year millions of dollars of clothing and jewelry are paraded down a red carpet. The stars who are wearing paychecks worth of publicity are asked, “Who are you wearing?” and, “What will you do if you win?” The answer to the first question is actually more int
BY JOE MOLINELLI A group of writers and reporters gathered in SCAD’s River Club on Feb. 14, not for any heart and cherub themed event, but to hear about the experiences and insights of Daniel Wakin, a reporter in the Culture Department of the New York Times. Standing in front of the audience with
BY VICKY JENKINSON Erik Bendl and his dog, Nice, aimed to raise awareness about the importance of exercising, especially when battling diabetes. His message: “It is possible to be fluffy and fit,” referring to his stocky figure. A six-foot globe that was hand-painted by Erik accompanied the two