

Ode to Fall
In the words of Robert Frost: “Retard the sun with gentle mist; / Enchant the land with amethyst.” Photo Credits: Kirsten Corbman There...
Kirsten Corbman
Sep 21, 20162 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...
John Grennek
Sep 19, 20163 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...
Anna Harjung
Sep 19, 20162 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...
Amelia Dirks
Sep 19, 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...
Amelia Dirks
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...
John Grennek
Sep 12, 20163 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...
Kirsten Corbman
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...
Anna Harjung
Sep 12, 20162 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...
John Grennek
Sep 10, 20165 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...
Amelia Dirks
Sep 10, 20164 min read
