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‘The Seagull’ to showcase students’ efforts and ideas

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Andrea Hammack Staff Writer Troy University’s Theatre and Dance Department is set to perform “The Seagull” by Anton Chekhov April 4 through April 6 at 7 p.m. in Malone Blackbox.  “The Seagull,” translated by Paul Schmidt, is a comedy about the trials humans face on a daily basis, and it asks questions about human nature, art and the meaning of life. Originally written in 1895, it is considered a classic piece of theatrical canon.  Jesse Graham, a lecturer of theater and the director of the play, had many goals in…

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Student artwork inspired by dreams, illuminated by light

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Lizz Robb Copy Editor Malone Gallery is currently housing two student projects, designed to capitalize on the participating students’ strengths, while also pushing them past their comfort level. From now until Tuesday, Feb. 14, Malone Hall will be exhibiting student artwork from classes taught by Larry Percy, associate professor of art and design. Currently housed are two separate projects: “Dreams, Paths, Threats” and “Samurai Helmets.” At first glance, the gallery exhibits many beautiful colors and designs that have unique, eye-catching qualities. On the left side of the room, the “Dreams,…

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Mini-books on display

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Taylor Boydstun Staff Writer Troy University’s English department is currently hosting the Miniature Book Society’s traveling miniature book exhibit. The display, containing approximately 50 books and designed “to promote knowledge of miniature books,” as stated by its website, is located on the second floor of Smith Hall outside the English department office. Ben Robertson, an English professor, first encountered miniature books when he visited the Boston Public Library several years back. “I went to a miniature book exhibit in St. Petersburg, Russia, about four years ago,” Robertson said. “I walked…

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Enterprise professor’s art inspired by life and loss

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Draven Jackson Staff Writer “The Last Picture Show” exhibit will be held in Malone Hall’s gallery, from now until Sep. 23. “The Last Picture Show” is an exhibit created by Lynn Ledbetter, a photography instructor at Enterprise State Community College from Birmingham. In the exhibit, Ledbetter has featured art from various projects of hers, such as her “Love Thy Neighbor” show, which are portraits she took of acquaintances and strangers alike and their definitions of what it means to “Love Thy Neighbor,” as well as many pictures featuring members of…

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