It wasn’t just about the results. My practice space was sanctuary for me—a place of peace where I could let go of everything, pore my heart out and lose myself in music for an hour—sometimes even longer . . .
Category: Opinion
Spring into Spring with leafy green
It’s officially Spring and everything is returning to life. Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping in the trees, green is everywhere and students are torn between the desire to embrace the beautiful weather, and the ever present need to study for fast-approaching final exams. But what if there was a way to bring the beauty of Spring time indoors right to the study desk? . . .
Finding arts jobs during COVID-19 as college seniors
“What are your post-graduation plans?” This dreaded question can easily unnerve even the most self-assured college seniors. For arts majors approaching graduation in the middle of a pandemic, the question is outright terrifying. The following steps may not provide a conclusive answer on how to find a job, but they can still be of help...
Why are so many people watching kids’ films in college?
We're all guilty of it sometimes. It's hard to resist. Plus, I did it for homework this time, so I get a free pass right?...
Weinstein case, an important reminder
(Revised 5 Nov. 2018, first published in The Bison 8 Nov. 2017) ~ Roughly a year after the sexual assault allegations against Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein hit the mainstream news, the arts world is still...
Hearing protection, a responsibility for students, faculty, staff
Revised (First Published in The Bison student newspaper) ~ On most days in OBU Theatre’s shop space, half hidden away behind Sarkeys Black Box, two things can be expected: the noise of saws and drills, and the accompanying bright bits of green, yellow or pink ear plugs that can barely be seen sticking out from students’ ears...
Arts education opportunities abound online
COVID-19 has effectively pressed pause on many aspects of the arts world. Yet despite the challenges that social distancing poses for artists and arts enthusiasts around the globe, it has also...
Kendra Michal Johnson 