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SUNY Oswego sophomore theater major Anna Richardson plays Thomasina Coverly, a 19th century teenage prodigy, in scenes from the past in the theater department's presentation of Tom Stoppard's "Arcadia." A parallel track in the present explores the fluidity of time and never-ending human fallibility.
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SUNY Oswego Spring Play ‘Arcadia’ To Explore Time, Human Frailty

April 7, 2015 Contributor

The SUNY Oswego theater department will explore the fluid intersections of past and present for two weekends starting April 24 in the spring play, Tom Stoppard’s tragicomedy “Arcadia,” featuring a 19th century teenage genius and determined present day sleuths. The Hewitt Union ballroom curtain will rise at 7:30 p.m. April 24 and 25, and May 2, with a 2 p.m. May 3, finale. The preview is 7:30 p.m. April 23.

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The Golden Rock is a popular Buddhist pilgrimage site.
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Sandra Scott Travels: The Golden Rock Offers An Amazing View

April 3, 2015 Contributor

John and I have been to Myanmar many times but the most amazing site in a country of many amazing sites is the Golden Rock. On our recent trip, we stayed at the Park Royal Hotel in Yangon. The hotel is wonderful with great service, a bountiful multi-ethnic breakfast, and a wonderful staff. The Golden Rock is amazing and defies the laws of nature as it balances precariously on a table rock and has for more than two thousand years.

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The high-flying, club-juggling, rope-climbing acrobatic troupe Vague de Cirque will perform four shows in its big, heated yellow tent April 15 to 18 on the SUNY Oswego campus. Alumni of Cirque du Soleil and Cirque Eloize founded the troupe, whose current award-winning "Carousel and Clothesline" show meshes a comic story line with soaring athleticism. (Photo copyright Andi Crown)
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Vague de Cirque Acrobats To Bring Big Top To Oswego Campus

April 3, 2015 Contributor

A circus wave — the English meaning of Vague de Cirque — strikes the shore of Lake Ontario when eight versatile international acrobats perform in a heated yellow tent on the SUNY Oswego campus with 7:30 p.m. shows Wednesday through Friday, April 15 to 17, and at 2 p.m. April 18. Quebec-based Vague de Cirque is the creation of Alain Boudreaux and Noemie Gervais, two accomplished alums of Cirque du Soleil and Cirque Eloize with their own vision for the popular art form.

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The view from our Shades room.
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Sandra Scott Travels: Enjoying The Sights In Mui Ne, Vietnam

March 27, 2015 Contributor

John and I have visited many places in Vietnam including the beaches between Danang and Hoi An. This time we decided to try some place different – some place that would be warm. Mui Ne is about 135 miles due east of Saigon. After some searching, we decided to stay at Shades Resort. The rate was reasonable; it was on the water and had a pool so it fit our needs.

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Sandra Scott Travels: There Is So Much To See and Do In Today’s Saigon

March 20, 2015 Contributor

Ho Chi Minh City has been the official name since the fall of Saigon in 1975 but both are in use. Once again being a loyal customer paid off. We had a free night with InterContinental Hotels due to using their credit card and being a member of their IHG Rewards Club so we booked a room at the InterContinental Asiana Residence. We didn’t realize just how lucky we were until we saw our accommodation. We had two huge rooms.

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Fulton Community Theatre Presents ‘Tenebrae’ To Benefit First UMC Food Pantry

March 20, 2015 Contributor

The musical work, composed and directed by Michael A. Bolio, and featuring the talents of the Christian rock band The Sent Forth, will play for one performance on Good Friday, April 3, in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 1408 NY Route 176. Curtain time for the performance is 7:30 p.m.

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Cambodian dancer
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Sandra Scott Travels: On A River Cruise It’s one ‘Kodak Moment’ after another

March 13, 2015 Contributor

There is something sublime and magical about a river trip. I feel like I am part of a “National Geographic” special as I cruise pass one vignette after another. The Mekong is the 12th longest river in the world and borders many countries. John and I have taken a river cruise on the Mekong between Laos and Thailand. This time, we boarded the RV Mekong Pandaw in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on the Tonle Sap, a branch of the Mekong.

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View from Frangpani Royal Hotel
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Sandra Scott Travels: Today’s Cambodia Becoming A Tourist Destination

March 6, 2015 Contributor

One of the great things about traveling in Asia is the many budget airlines. We often fly Air Asia and buy the tickets early to get a promo fare. From Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, our ticket was about $60 including 15 kilos of luggage. John and I have been to Phnom Penh several times but not for five years and the changes were dramatic.

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The Sanctuary of Truth temple
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Sandra Scott Travels: Enjoy Touring The Sanctuary of Truth

February 27, 2015 Contributor

There are many things to do in the area including elephant rides and shopping but we opted to visit The Sanctuary of Truth, which we could see off in the distance from our balcony. Had we known we would have planned to spend several hours there because there was a lot to do. The elaborately carved wooden structure was built in 1981 but has the look of an ancient temple. The temple carvings showed the relationship between humans and the universe.

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