“Last Saturday was my first experience going to the Met! Although I love theatre and have seen quite a few stage performances, I had had very little exposure to operas prior to the trip. I know now that it is definitely something I want to continue seeing in the future! The performance we saw, La… Continue reading La Traviata
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Thesis Fairies
With senior years comes graduation and the hallowed walk through the Princeton gates. One milestone which must be passed first, however, is the senior thesis. In order to ease the anxiety and extend some TLC to our senior members, this year the Collective asked their more junior members to becomes “thesis fairies” – devoted gift… Continue reading Thesis Fairies
Akhnaten, Met Opera ’19
This fall, we took several students to see the Metropolitan Oper’s performance of Akhnaten, which is a contemporary reimagining of the Sun God’s rise and fall from power. With a score written by Philip Glass, we were mesmerized by the layered, rhythmic music and song – not to mention the jugglers!
Crafts & Snacks Fall 2019
Every other Thursday evening, members of the collective and friends from Mathey meet to make collages, bubble art, sketch in the museums, etc.
Edwards Brunches
On Fridays, Edwards collective members (‘lemons’) meet to discuss their weeks over coffee and pastries. Here, lemons pose with strawberries at the final brunch of the semester.
Holiday Gift Exchange
Members of the collective wish each other a happy holidays in the final week of term with a gift exchange study break.
Edwards at Beacon
During the fall retreat, a group of students visit Beacon, the nearby outdoor sculpture museum.
Edwards Fall Retreat 2019
The Edwards Collective makes its annual retreat to Croton on Hudson for hiking, cooking, nature walks, crafts, and long conversations.
Edwards Fall Theses
The Edwards Collective attends the senior thesis performances of Allison Spann (’20) and Alexandra Palocz (’20): ‘Water Play’ and ‘Echoes in Glass.’
Edwards Block Party
In the early fall, members of the collective get to know each other with an Edwards ‘block party’: a party that moves from one room to another at regular intervals all evening long.