Tess McHugh PO ’25 only took Theatrical Clown to fulfill an area requirement — but joke’s on her. The class taught her lessons far beyond academics.
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Not clowning around: 5C circus club combines athletic feats with artistry
The 5C circus club is not as in-tents as people might think. Though the sport itself requires skill, practice and strength, the Five Circus provides a space for students to learn in a welcoming and supportive environment. They practice multiple times a week and have occasional performances.
Wuss poppin’: Clown memes — the modern fool’s gold
Pop culture columnist Nadya Siringo Ringo SC ’21 talks the trend of clown memes and what it says about the newest generation of internet users. “Nowadays, the clown isn’t a subject but rather a reflection of the fools we see in ourselves and others. The memes capitalize on the universality of mistakes and false hope — they rebuff viewers for striving toward something that leads to worthless results but validates them at the same time,” she writes.