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Kip Mayes

Ratering works to add fun to campers’ experience

July 31, 2019 by Kip Mayes Leave a Comment

Alongside a plethora of academic opportunities available during MIPA week comes a wide variety of interactive activities. During this week, students can participate in activities ranging from playing volleyball to making bath bombs to participating in yoga. The activities, coordinated by Michele Ratering, take place every day during recreational time both within the Wilson Hall … [Read more...] about Ratering works to add fun to campers’ experience

‘Blinded by the Light’, visually, culturally compelling

July 30, 2019 by Kip Mayes 1 Comment

In a recent trend, movies surrounding “classic” artists have become somewhat of a cultural phenomenon. Movies such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Rocketman” cover the lives of these famous musicians and the struggles and triumphs they went through to find fame. “Blinded by the Light,” which is set to release on August 16, 2019, follows this trend while being a visual and diverse … [Read more...] about ‘Blinded by the Light’, visually, culturally compelling

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