Category: Arts

Artist Spotlight: Kaelei Johnson

By: Ashley Rose Photographer/Staff-Writer    Kaelei Johnson is a sophomore at IU South Bend majoring in Art Education. Johnson’s favorite medium is acrylic art. When discussing her biggest artist inspiration, Johnson talked about her high school art teacher, Mr. Ryan Sergeant, from Mishawaka High School.     “Mr. Sergeant was always a dedicated teacher to all of his

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School of Education looking for art supplies

By: Mabel Myers Editor-in-chief    Are you cleaning out your closet this semester for spring cleaning? The School of Education is looking for materials they are able to use in art education courses. They are collecting the following items: Any crafting supplies Beads Broken jewelry/watches Brown kraft packing paper Bubble wrap Buttons Cards Cardboard boxes Cereal

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From Students to Playwrights: Mya Piccione and Dan Klimczak

By: Connie Klimek Staff-Writer    Senior Theater majors Mya Piccione and Dan Klimczak take audiences back to the trauma of the pandemic’s onset in March 2020 through the eyes of 22 year old Eve living in New York City, in their loose adaptation of “Everyman” from the 16th century. That’s right, Piccione and Klimczak are playwrights. 

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Artist Spotlight: Taylor Garrett

By: Ashley Rose Staff writer/ photographer Taylor Garrett is a sophomore at IU South Bend. She is working to get her Bachelor’s in Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design. The biggest artistic inspiration is everyday life. A lot of her ideas come from being outside.  Speaking on her love for nature, Garrett said

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Artist Spotlight: Chloe Teall

By: Ashley Rose Staff writer/photographer Chloe Teall is a senior at IU South Bend and will be graduating this spring with a Bachelor of Fine Arts as well as a minor in Printmaking. Teall will be continuing her degree at the Herron School of Art where she will earn her Master’s. Teall’s favorite art medium

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Artist Spotlight: Leigha Jones

By: Ashley Rose Staff writer/ photographer Leigha Jones is a sophomore at IU South Bend, earning her degree in fine arts with a concentration in graphic design. Her favorite mediums to create art with are graphite and charcoal.  When asked about her biggest inspiration for art, Jones said: “My biggest inspiration as an artist is

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Submission deadline approaching for Ability 3 Art Show

By: Chloe Teall Staff-writer In honor of March being Disability Awareness month, the Civil Rights Heritage Center will be hosting the Ability 3 Art Show to showcase disabled creatives in the community. Ability 3 is looking to feature both 2D and 3D art pieces. The show is open to all artists who live with a

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Meet Director, Hannah Freeto

By: Connie Klimek Staff-writer Meet the Director for the Michele’s Little Hearts Theatre production at IU South Bend, Hannah Freeto. Freeto is a junior theatre performance major with a minor in marketing at IU South Bend, graduating in Spring 2023. Freeto is directing “Tortoise vs. Hare 2: This Time It’s Personal!” This show is a

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