Lauren Davidson

2 weeks ago | dickinson.edu | Tyler Caruso |Lauren Davidson

Turning Up the Volume on Campus Creativity  by Alex Sonfield '25; video by Tyler Caruso Tucked behind Goodyear Hall, Jam Space is Dickinson’s hub for student musicians to rehearse, collaborate and perform. Originally founded in 2015 with help from alumni and students like Graham Stevenson ’15, Jam Space was created as a non-academic alternative to traditional practice spaces. Today, it has evolved into one of the most vibrant and student-led creative communities on campus.

2 weeks ago | pittsburghmagazine.com | Lauren Davidson

If you go to the Carnegie Library of Braddock this week, you won’t have to speak in hushed tones; there’s a party going on. The grand re-opening for Andrew Carnegie’s first library will celebrate books, community and a 10-year effort to revive a space that first opened in 1889. “I think we’ll be pretty ecstatic” once the library is open to the public again, says Braddock Carnegie Library Association Executive Director Vicki Vargo. “It’ll be so nice to have everybody back in.

1 month ago | dickinson.edu | Lauren Davidson

Reflections of a graduating senior by Alex Sonfield ’25  Starting college is both exciting and overwhelming. There is a lot to navigate, from new classes and new people to a new sense of independence. Looking back, there are so many things I wish I had known when I first stepped onto campus. Whether you are just beginning your journey or already finding your rhythm, here are 10 pieces of advice that can make your time at Dickinson even better.

1 month ago | dickinson.edu | Lauren Davidson

Bringing the Bard to life through productions, readings and meaningful conversations by Alex Sonfield '25 All the world’s a stage, and Shakespeare is setting the scene. Founded by Alice Thompson '26 (classical studies) and Alex Lauff '25 (English, medieval & early modern studies) in spring 2023, the main goal of Dickinson's Shakespeare Club is “bringing together people who are interested in Shakespeare and theatre or classic literature,” says Paige Gelhar '25 (English).

2 months ago | pittsburghmagazine.com | Lauren Davidson

Bisected by a glass staircase, the living area has floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Laurel Highlands.   One year ago, real estate entrepreneur Nino Comanici stood on a hillside in Ligonier and peered out through the trees, thinking what an amazing view it was. Today — just feet from where he stood — sits a four-story, A-frame residence with an all-glass front facade.