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Devin Shamel is Bringing Back the Blues
“Grab a seat, and let me play the blues for you,” invites Devin Shamel at the start of his TikTok videos. Often found with his resonator guitar, Shamel is dedicated to spreading the influence of an obscure genre of music that has recently found a place in the mainstream scene: Delta blues. Devin Shamel | Photo by Devin Shamel Born and raised in Atlanta, the 28-year-old musician started his career as a rapper; his first song was a Drake cover at age 13. “The reason I started [
Rachel Spooner '26
Nov 193 min read


OU Theatre Presents “Twelfth Night,” A “Bridgerton” Twist on a Shakespearean Classic
The OU Theatre Department will debut its first performance of the academic year, William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” on Friday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m. in the Conant Performing Arts Center. The production features a cast and crew of students, is headed by guest director January LaVoy , and will include original compositions by Nico Gutierrez , visiting assistant professor of music. "Twelfth Night" promotion graphic | Photo courtesy of OU Theatre Hilarious yet heartfelt, “Tw
Isabella Fonseca '27
Nov 143 min read


Music Department Shines with Back-to-Back Fall Events
Two fall concerts bring students, faculty, and the Brookhaven community together for a week of music, creativity, and connection Photo by Kate Wilson '27 Oglethorpe University’s music department is stepping into the spotlight with two events this week designed to bring students, faculty, and the community together through live performance. The department will present its annual fall gala “Beneath the Hallowed Moon” on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. in the Conant Performing Arts
Ronaldo Gaitán ‘26
Oct 223 min read


Christina Price Washington: Beyond Oglethorpe
What do professors get up to outside of school hours? For Christina Price Washington, she finds her work-life balance by participating in Art and Photography exhibitions around the Atlanta area. Washington is currently a part of an exhibition held by the Atlanta Photography Group (APG) called Lumen: Women and Non-Binary Artists . This exhibition allows for artwork in the form of digital or film photography, sculptures, and mixed media. The exhibition draws a particular focus
Victoria Linton-Evans '26
Oct 183 min read


One For the Books: Decatur Book Festival Celebrates 20 Years
In the heart of the city of Decatur, board members, neighbors, book lovers, and authors alike are preparing for one of the community’s...
Isabella Fonseca '27
Oct 13 min read


Theater Administration Apprenticeship Open to Oglethorpe Students
Upperclassmen students, recent graduates, and early professionals have the unique opportunity to study theater administration and...
Rachel Spooner '26
Sep 153 min read


Artists Showcase Unique Wares at Atlanta Fan Culture Convention
Spread across over 600,000 square feet in the Georgia World Congress Center, MomoCon’s exhibition hall offered convention-goers a...
Fynn Grindle '25 and Rachel Spooner '26
May 303 min read


Oglethorpe Alum to Open Independent Bookstore in Atlanta
Lindsi Bollinger, a 2016 Oglethorpe graduate, will open an independent bookstore called Offbeat Books in Terminal South later this...
Rachel Spooner '26
Apr 183 min read


Industry Experience is "In Bloom" at The Masquerade's Intern Showcase
The Masquerade –one of Atlanta's most unique and prominent live music venues–invites people of all ages to join them for their spring...
Isabella Fonseca '27
Apr 22 min read


Oglethorpe's Third Annual World Showcase Celebrates International Diversity
Students, faculty, and families gathered on the academic quad for the annual World Showcase on March 21 for a night of cultural...
Rachel Spooner '26
Mar 312 min read


Out On Film, Atlanta's LGBTQ Film Festival, Celebrates Queer Existence and Creativity with Third Annual Spring Mini-Fest
Since its establishment 38 years ago, Out on Film has been dedicated to putting stories of queer existence on screen, with a sense of...
Fynn Grindle '25
Mar 174 min read


Lights, Camera, Last Looks: An Overview of Oglethorpe's Fifth Film Festival
Hosted by the university’s film department, Oglethorpe’s fifth annual Last Looks Student Film Festival hit the ground running on Feb....
Kennedy Bell '25
Mar 76 min read


Glitz, Glam, and the Green Light: A Recap of the Petrel Page Turners' Gatsby-Themed Gala
On Feb. 21, Oglethorpe University's book club, the Petrel Page Turners, hosted "A Night of Enchantment: A Gatsby-Themed Gala" in Lowry...
Isabella Fonseca '27
Mar 13 min read


Dark Romance Literature: Is it Really 'Romantic'?
Those in the “Booktok” sector of the short-form video-sharing application, TikTok, might have seen this question in comment sections of...
Rachel Spooner '26
Feb 255 min read


“Marie Antionette:" An OU Theatre Co-Production
Ten Oglethorpe theater students will star in “Marie Antoinette,” a play opening on Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conant Performing Arts...
Asante Allwood '28
Feb 63 min read


Discussion of Ballroom Culture Celebrates Trans Existence
Hosted by the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, Victor Ultra Omni, PhD candidate at Emory University and a proud father in the...
Fynn Grindle '25
Nov 28, 20244 min read


Starbenders Touch Down for One Night Only at The Masquerade
Throw Siouxsie and the Banshees, the best of Led Zeppelin, and early Evanescence into a blender, and what you’ll get is...
Rachel Spooner '26
Nov 12, 20246 min read


Brighton on Bowie: A Talk With "The World's Best David Bowie Impersonator"
Not many tribute acts can claim that they have their respective celebrity’s favor, but David Brighton’s “Space Oddity: The Quintessential...
Rachel Spooner '26
Nov 7, 202418 min read


Rehearsal Room C Holds World Premiere of "Once the Orchestrion Shatters"
“Once the Orchestrion Shatters,” directed by junior Eden Lipham, and written by Frankin and Marshall College ‘23 graduate, Kendall...
Rachel Spooner '26
Oct 22, 20244 min read


A Roll Through Time: The Culture Behind Dungeons & Dragons Dice
The dice used in tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) have come a long way since their traditional designs, with new options of...
Fynn Grindle '25
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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