John Grennek
Sep 19, 20163 min read
The Visiting Writers Series: Why You Should Care
Throughout the semester, Silhouette will be covering a number of the readings and workshops given by various writers who will be sharing...
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Anna Harjung
Sep 19, 20162 min read
Shakespeare's "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" in Blacksburg
The American Shakespeare Center, usually housed at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, Virginia, traveled to Blacksburg to perform...
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Amelia Dirks
Sep 19, 20163 min read
Can't Spell "Vote" Without "Vo"
We’re plunging into Homecoming week tomorrow. Monday marks the first day of public space campaigning and this year marks the second year...
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Amelia Dirks
Sep 12, 20163 min read
An Inspirational Ordinary: creating throughout the monotony of daily routine
I’m not alone in my almost superhuman ability to justify procrastination; if it was an Olympic sport, every collegiate in the world would...
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John Grennek
Sep 12, 20163 min read
Shut Up and Stop Telling Me You're Going to Write
(or Stop Telling Me You’re... if the above is too fiery/obnoxious/whatever) I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve heard “Oh, that’s...
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Kirsten Corbman
Sep 12, 20162 min read
Screw Your Stereotypes: A Writer's Reply
Photo courtesy of Fredrik Rubensson. Us creative writers get a bad rap—the clichés and the stereotypes tell the masses we are tortured...
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Anna Harjung
Sep 12, 20162 min read
DCVT is What's for Me
Photo: Lauren Rakes. Audrey is pictured second from the left in the second row in this photo from the Spring 2016 Showcase. DCVT, or...
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John Grennek
Sep 10, 20165 min read
A Hokie's Road to Rio
Literature and art transcend any geopolitical boundaries. They’re an expression of humanity that’s purely honest. Once every four years...
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Amelia Dirks
Sep 10, 20164 min read
Marrying Your Work: The Matrimony Between Creator and Craft
An adage has plagued the lifestyle of a writer: success comes from being married to the work. Perhaps there’s some truth to it; writers...
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Anna Harjung
Sep 7, 20163 min read
Silhouette Takes Gobblerfest!
Silhouette kicked off the year at Gobblerfest on Friday, September 2nd. Students meandering around the Drillfield located Silhouette...
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