Walking onto the set of The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds, I’m overcome with a sense of palpably positive energy. The director and stage manager converse on the set, talking animatedly about blocking, as the four-women cast laughs together in the corner. In all the play interviews I’ve conducted, I’ve never encountered an environment so positive,…
On Jan. 14 Ken Nwadike Jr., founder of the Free Hugs Project, delivered a speech to University of Redlands in the Orton Center. The Free Hugs Project is a non-violent movement aimed at bringing awareness to social issues and encouraging change through promoting love. In his speech, Nwadike was inspirational and approachable. The relaxed…
On Dec. 6, the University of Redlands Dance Co. performed their annual show, this year entitled Persona. The Redlands Bulldog photographer Hannah Sobel photographed the performance. According to the show’s program notes: “This semester we chose Persona as our show title because of the many different characters, or persons we are taking on throughout the…
This Friday Dec. 6 the newly formed University of Redlands Shakespeare Co. will unveil their performance of Romeo and Juliet—but it is not the traditional play, nor is it being directed in the traditional manner. This 90s grunge take on the traditional love story is ensemble directed, meaning that there is no distinct director, and…
Three years ago, Anthony Razo ‘21 bridged an essential chasm for Redlands students interested in engineering when he founded the University of Redlands Rocket Propulsion Club (RPC) as a chapter of the international non-profit organization Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS). The purpose of RPC is to provide students “an opportunity…
For many college students, home exists in two places: their familiar hometown, and their new, lively community on campus. Becoming comfortable at the University of Redlands is not instantaneous for most Bulldogs, but through participating in organizations, sports, and clubs, as well as exploring the city of Redlands and Southern California, students gain a sense…
In a show full of action, adventure, and monster fighting, She Kills Monsters pulled at my heartstrings with an endearing story of two sisters. Written by Qui Nguyen and directed by Stelle Salsbery for their senior capstone project, the production featured the story of an “average girl,” Agnes (played by Kirsten Orrahood), who lost…
Sponsored by Native Student Programs (NSP), The Real Thanksgiving is an annual dinner that aims “to highlight what actually happened on Thanksgiving,” as well as “native foods of local tribes,” Elizabeth Shulterbrandt, Assistant Director of NSP, told The Redlands Bulldog. However, plans for the night on Nov. 20 were interrupted following the announcement of…
Looking out at the San Bernardino Mountains, especially from the basketball courts to the left of Armacost Library, a century-old symbol of the University of Redlands is just a bit more visible, thanks to the efforts of over forty students and alumni. Last weekend, on Oct. 9th, Scott Lacy, ‘90, led one of the…