Author Archives: Adam

Film Your Room for Reslife

Rebecca Martin ‘10 sends this request:
I’m working on a video for ResLife, that will feature the various different living options Wes has, and need places to film!
So, if you live in one of the following situations, don’t have any fire safety or other violations in your room, and would be willing to let me film in your room/apartment [...]

S&C Menu for the Week of 3/1

The Star and Crescent eating club is located at Alpha Delta Phi, On 185 High Street! Lunch begins at Noon and is 8 points! Dinner begins at 5:00 and is 10 points! And the first three freshman through the door eat *free!*
And now, your menu!
Monday March 1st
Dinner –Green Salad w/ Dijon vin, Roasted Chicken/Tofu, Garlic [...]

S&C Menu for The Week of 2/15

Monday Feb. 15th
Dinner –Green Salad w/ Curry Dressing, Tadka Dal, w/ Chicken/Tofu, and Basmati Rice
Dessert – Banana Cream Pie
Tuesday Feb. 16th
Lunch – Ancho Chile Enchiladas w/ Chicken/Tofu
Dessert – Mango Yogurt
Dinner –Green Salad w/ Charred Tomato Vin, Creole Shrimp/Tofu w/ Rice
Dessert – Mint Chocolate Cake
Wednesday Feb.17th
Lunch- Eggplant Parmesan w/ Penne
Dessert- Peanut Butter Cookies
Dinner- Green [...]

S&C Closed Today

Due to inclement weather, the S&C eating club will be closed today. Sorry for any inconvenience.
-Max Rodriguez ‘10 Steward of Gondor the S&C

Wesleyan Production of Dr. Horrible’s Singalong Blog

[ February 11, 2010; 7:00 PM; 9:00 PM; February 12, 2010; 7:00 PM; 9:00 PM; February 13, 2010; 2:00 PM; 7:00 PM; ]

Cheryl Tan ‘11 (emphatically) sends word of a Second Stage production of Dr. Horrible’s Singalong Blog:
Wesleyan’s very own production! Sponsored by Second Stage!
Come watch our super inspiring adaptation of Mutant Enemy’s runaway hit musical thing.

Dr. Horrible’s Singalong Blog is arguably the most important work in English literature today. It’s skewed, shrewd observations on society, superficiality [...]

S&C Menu for The Week of 2/8

The S&C is located at Alpha Delta Phi at 185 High Street. It costs 8 points for lunch, 10 points dinner. The first three freshman through the door eat free!
Monday Feb. 8th
Dinner –Green Salad w/ Garlic Vin, Roasted Chicken/Tofu w/ Caramelized Shallot Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Veg.
Dessert – Brownies

Tuesday Feb. 9th
Lunch [...]

Sweeney Todd Auditions

Chris Ceccolini ‘11 sends word of Auditions for a second stage production of Sweeney Todd

Audition for Stephen Sondheim’s darkest, most macabre show
about a barber who yearns for revenge and a baker with a cannibalistic appetite. It’ll be a bloody great time!
Dates and Times: Friday, February 5: 4-8, Saturday, February 6: 4-8
Location: the Theater Studios (East Room)

Callbacks will [...]

Kindergarten Nostalgia at ADP

[ February 1, 2010; 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. ] Come by Alpha Delta Phi’s living room for finger painting and story time! Cookies and milk are free, bringing your favorite stuffed animal is optional but encouraged.
Date: Monday, February 1st
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Alpha Delt Living Room

This Week at the S&C

The S&C is located at Alpha Delta Phi at 185 High Street. It costs 8 points for lunch, 10 points dinner. The first three freshman through the door eat free!
Monday Feb. 1st
Dinner –Green Salad w/ Champagne vin, Top Roast of Beef, or Tofu w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Veg, Demi Glace for Beef/ Caramelized [...]

(Beatles) Rock band at Alpha Delt

[ January 30, 2010; 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. ] Charmaine Chen ‘12 sends word of Rock Band and snacks at ADP

Come by Alpha Delta Phi’s living room for an afternoon of fireside Rock Band playing and delicious snacks.  All levels are welcome. Beatles Rock Band too!

Date: Saturday January 30th
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: Alpha Delt Living Room

Midsummer Night’s Dream Auditions

[ January 28, 2010; 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. January 29, 2010; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. ] Joseph Barber ‘10 sends us word of auditions for a second stage production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

All are welcome! Sign up on the Theater Studios Call board
Please bring a 1-2 minute monologue, poem, or story
Questions? Email rcarpman at wes
Dates and Times: Thursday, January 28, 7-9, Friday, January 29, 6: 30 to 8:30

Location:Usdan 110

ADP Blacklight Rave, This Friday

[ January 22, 2010 10:00 PM to January 23, 2010 2:00 AM. ]

Charmaine Chen ‘12 sends us word of a Blacklight Rave going down at ADP this friday.
Start the semester right. Come ready to dance like crazy. Highlighters and DJs provided.
When: Friday, 1/22/2010.
Where: ADP Grotto.
Cost: Your sanity.

Auditions for Dr. Horrible’s Singalong Blog

[ January 21, 2010; 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. ]

Cheryl Tan ‘11 would like to announce Auditions for A Second Stage production of Joss Whedon’s ‘87 Dr. Horrible’s Singalong Blog
We are looking for three principles and seven or eight ensemble members to perform in a staging of Dr. Horrible’s Singalong Blog.

The rehearsal period will last for only three weeks and thus will be quite [...]

S&C Menu For the week of 12/7

Monday, Dec. 7th
Dinner –Green Salad w/ Herb vin, Pot Roast, or Roasted Tofu w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veg
Dessert – Lemon Poppy Cake
Tuesday, Dec. 8th
Lunch – Grilled Lemon Chicken/Tofu Caesar Salads
Dessert – Chocolate Chip Bars
Dinner –Green Salad w/ Cilantro Dressing, Chili w/ Beef and Pork or Veggie, Garnished w/ Corn Bread, Cheddar, Sour Cream, and [...]

Open Mic At ADP TONIGHT!

[ December 1, 2009; 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. ] Becca Martin ‘10 writes
Got talent? Come to Alpha Delt! Want to see talent? Come to Alpha Delt! Love the Star and Crescent? Come to Alpha Delt! Alpha Delt will be having an awesome Open Mic tonight featuring some of the extremely talented residents of the Writing Hall and anyone else that would like to perform. [...]

And Now, The Most Wesleyan Track You’ve Ever Heard

MGMT’s “Kids” covered by an Old Timey String Band. In other news, Michael Bay blows up the gender binary and Bill Belichick decides to take up the Gamelan.

(via hype machine)

Be a page-turner for “Bat Boy: The Musical!”

Frances Paley ‘10 needs a page turner for Bat Boy: The Musical.
We need 2 people to help the pianists in the band. Duties include coming to rehearsals 4 rehearsals (Sunday-Wednesday evenings) and 4 performances (Thursday-Saturday at 8PM, and a Saturday matinee). Do a good deed for a fun group of people. Help make a great [...]

Who’s Bad? Capitalism, Morality, and the Sub-Prime Mortgage Crisis

Max Rodriguez ‘10 sends us word of a lecture happening today in Alpha Delt:
Forget everything liberals have told you about greed, morality, and finance capitalism. Morality is for capitalists; Greed is great.
Come join us in the Greene Room at Alpha Delta Phi for a lecture by Professor Jonathan Cutler and ruminate on all things pertinent [...]

S&C for the week of 11/9

Monday Nov. 9th
Dinner – Green Salad, w/ Honey Thyme Dressing. BBQ Chicken/Tofu, Collard Greens, Creamy Polenta
Dessert – Carrot Cake
Tuesday Nov. 10th
Lunch – Mac and Cheese w/ Grilled Chicken or Tofu
Dessert – Strawberry Banana Yogurt
Dinner –Green Salad, w/ Tomato Saffron vin. Paella w/ Salmon Shrimp and Chicken or Veg version w/ Tofu  VEGAN
Dessert – [...]

S&C for the Week of November 2nd

You know the dilly: 185 High Street, 8 points lunch, 10 points dinner, First three freshman eat free
Monday Nov. 2nd
Dinner – Green Salad, w/ Curry Dressing. Tadka Dal, w/ Chicken or Tofu, Basmati Rice
Dessert – Apple Spice Cake
Tuesday Nov. 3rd
Lunch – Masaman Curry w/ Chicken or Tofu  VEGAN
Dessert – Coconut Cookies
Dinner –Green Salad, [...]

Star and Crescent Menu This Week.

Open for dinner tonight, lunch and dinner tomorrow.
Oct. 28th
Dinner – Green Salad w/ Tomato Saffron vin. Cajun Sheppard’s Pie w/ Beef and Pork or Veg. version
Dessert – Banana Cake
Oct. 29th
Lunch – Navratan Korma w/ Rice. Indian cuisine with mixed vegetables, and Chicken or Tofu. Coconut milk, cashew, and an assortment of aromatics are blended together [...]

S&C For This Week

EDIT 10/20: Due to unforseen circumstances, the Star and Crescent will not be open for Tuesday Night Dinner. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Monday Oct. 19th
Dinner – Green Salad w/ Carrot Ginger vin. Soy Honey Chicken/Tofu, Mixed Veg. Stir Fry, Horse Radish Mashed Potatoes
Dessert – Chocolate Cake
Tuesday Oct. 20th
Lunch – Rotini Pesto w/ Shrimp [...]

Star and Crescent Menu for the Week of 10/12

Here’s your menu:
Monday Oct. 12th
Dinner – Green Salad w/ Cider vin. Roasted Herb Chicken/Tofu, Mixed Roasted Veg, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Caramelized Shallot Sauce
Dessert – Chocolate Cake
Tuesday Oct. 13th
Lunch – BBQ Flank Steak / Tofu, Creamy Polenta, Sautéed Swiss Chard
Dessert – Fresh Fruit
Dinner – Green Salad, w/ Sherry vin. Seafood or Tofu Chowder Bake. [...]

ADP Coffee House

[ October 8, 2009; 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. ]

Alpha Delt is having a Coffee House this Thursday! There will be a myriad of performances, from spoken word to comedy to violin and guitar. There will also be free food (think cookies), and, of course, coffee. Come by and support your friends!

Date: Oct. 8
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Place: The Alpha Delta Phi Living [...]

IMPACT! Humanity Meeting Tonight

Interested in microfinance? Want to empower developing world microentrepeneurs? Come to the Impact! Humanity meeting tonight and learn about what microfinance is all about and how you can get involved!
Date: Today, Wednesday 10/7
Time: 8 pm
Location: PAC 107

S&C for the week of 10/5

Here’s your chock-full-of-yummy Star and Crescent menu for the week:
Monday Oct. 5th
Dinner – Green Salad, Red Wine vin, Lemon Caper Chicken/Tofu, Mixed Roasted Veg, Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Simple, delicious comfort food.
Dessert – Pumpkin Spice Cake
Tuesday Oct. 6th
Lunch – Teriyaki Stir Fry. Bok Choy, Broccoli, Carrot, Scallion, Ginger, Garlic among others come together in this Japanese [...]

Star and Crescent Opens this Week!

The Star and Crescent, located in Alpha Delta Phi (185 High Street, next to 200 Church), is opening this week! Starting on Tuesday Night, the S&C will be open Mondays through Thursday for dinner (starting at 5) and Tuesday through Thursday for lunch (starting at noon).  Dinner costs 10 points, and lunch costs 8. And, [...]

Missing Puppet Heads

Lindsay Wright ‘10 sends some rather distressing news:

Two Puppet heads (a Boar and a Bulldog, pictured above) have gone missing from the theater loading dock Yesterday, Monday 08/31/09. They represent a great deal of summer labor and are essential to the theater department fall production.
If you have any information that will lead to their recovery, [...]

Marble Stairs of Death Are Gone: An Alliterative Report.

The steep stairs next to Davenport/Allbritton leading to Church Street, a terribly treacherous trod due to their supernaturally slippery steps, have been remarkably and reliably replaced by a winding, walkable walkway. Often the cause of many tosses and tumbles, this precarious pass was of suspect safety, before the courageous construction of the landscaped lane.

P.S. freshmyn [...]

Wesleying Unofficial Orientation Series: Holly and Xue’s (Minorly Updated) Dorm Living FAQZ!

As part of our Unofficial orientation series, we decided it’d be a good idea to repost Holly and Xue’s awesome Frequently Asked Questionz regarding Dorm Living. In order to stay true to our founders’ ideology (we here at Wesleying are sticklers for ideological purity, after all) we only updated to reflect factual changes.
All is revealed [...]