Civic Works Celebrates 20 Years of Service in Baltimore City

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks at Civic Works’ 20th Anniersary celebration. (Photo courtesy of Bmore Photography)

Shay Kettner
Co-Editor-in-Chief

Civic Works, an Americorps program and Baltimore’s leading urban service corps, celebrated 20 years of service on April 24 with a lecture presented by environmentalist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. titled, “Civic Works & The Green Economy,” held in Goucher College’s Kraushaar Auditorium.

“We need to rationalize our economy so we reward people for doing good things for our environment,” said Kennedy, President of the Waterkeeper Alliance and the Chief Prosecuting Attorney for the Hudson Riverkeeper. “An investment in our environment is not a diminishment in our countries wealth.”

What’s Your Couch Pointed Towards?: Amazon Pilots

Addie Maxwell
Opinion Editor

Yes, we’re all excited about new episodes of Arrested Development streaming on Netflix May 26th, but while you’re waiting, why not check out another Amazon’s eight new original comedy pilots.  These eight episodes are currently free online.  Viewers get to vote for which shows they like the best, and the top contenders will be produced as entire series.

Smart Art: Yes, I Did Write That About You

Sara Torgerson
Arts Editor

Recently I’ve had a problem with my art. It’s the problem of anonymity. How can I make something that is clearly about another person without being so obvious? Is it creepy that half my art is centered on other people –lovers, friends, my fear of pregnant women?  Do I want people to know these truths? I do want to keep making art.

I guess we as artists take a risk when creating work. It is a form of vulnerability. Others are actually going to see how I feel about something. They might see that I am not over it or that I like something more then I let on. We divulge our secrets in our work. This deep personal self comes out on the canvas, or paper, or sculpture, or whatever and there is no way to prevent it. Unless you lie, but then what’s the point.

Popstar Kyary Brings Japan to NYC

Carly Susman
Staff Writer

I had never bought a VIP concert ticket and I had never missed class to see a concert, but I decided to do both those things just this once.  I am not condoning this seemingly reckless spending and academic irresponsibility because mostly, I had never felt like it was worthwhile to do either of those things… that is until I found out Japanese pop star Kyary Pamyu Pamyu was performing in New York City for the first time.  I will be the first of many to tell you that it was worth every penny.

Goodbye Goucher, It’s Been One Year

Sabrina Sarro
Staff Writer

My name is Sabrina Sarro and attending Goucher College has been the best decision I’ve made in my life.