by Lexi Ross ’13

Want to see an innovative, non-convential theater piece created by a recent grad? Then check out The Untitled Project, conceived by Calla Videt ’09 and playing at various locations around Harvard square.

Calla Videt was born in New York City but spent most of her formative years in Singapore and Europe, where she gained a fascination for non-conventional ways of creating theater.

Calla, who graduated last spring with a special concentration in theater and physics, was heavily involved in both performing and directing during her time at Harvard. Her senior thesis consisted of a show which she wrote and directed on the Loeb Mainstage, entitled The Space Between. Unlike that work, which made heavy use of various forms of multimedia, Calla told us that Untitled Project is more of a simple, text-based piece, which she feels is the most meaningful to her as an audience member. Without giving away too much about this unique theater experience, Calla emphasized fluidity and spontaneity as some of the most prominent aspects of the show. In fact, while Calla conceived the original idea for Untitled Project, her cast of actors wrote much of the actual script during the rehearsal process. Calla also mentioned that audience feedback would be crucial in the creation process, and that the story might change entirely by the time the show continues its run in New York.

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HOLD THE PHONE — Harvard Med School students produced a Lady GaGa video titled…wait for it, Lab Romance.

Prepare yourself for the nerdiest video of all time. We especially enjoyed the pan shots of the glowing petri dishes. Very GaGa.

This Thursday at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum in the Kennedy School of Government you can go to see Lt. Dan Choi speak about his work in the grassroots movement to repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. Following his arrest last week in front of the White House for Civil Disobedience, a.k.a protest, he is continuing his tour around the country to spread the message of his aims to get the policy removed.

Choi was discharged from the National Guard after publicly stating, “I am gay,” on The Rachel Maddow Show in March of 2009 following his recent tour of duty in Iraq. The presentation is called Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell–Truth and Consequences: One Man’s Quest to Openly Serve His Country. The event takes place at 6 pm and is unticketed.

Yeah, something like that.

According to several undisclosed sources–

The Bee Club (for freshmen: it’s a female final club) is in trouble. The club emailed male members of final clubs today asking for donations. The reason? The Chabad offered The Fly Club for Gentlemen $6 million for the house on 45 Dunster Street, which they currently rent out to The Bee.

According to the sources, the sale is still up in the air. Some say the sale is highly unlikely, as Fly alumni have daughters in The Bee Club.

But to sum up the irony for you: some of the richest girls on campus are begging rich boyz for money. DISCUSS.

Addendum: Note witty title and appreciate.

EDIT: These are not confirmed facts. If you have any more information regarding the topic, you can email thehvoicemail@gmail.com. Check back for more updates.

This is not a teepee.

It’s likely that by now, you’ve noticed that there’s something wooden and dome shaped in the middle of the Yard, in front of Matthews Hall. No, it’s not overflow housing for next year’s class; it’s a wetu. As in, it’s not a teepee, igloo, or a hut. As stated on the signboard in front of Matthews,

A Wetu is atraditional Native American dwelling that is very similar to and sometimes referred to as a wigwam. A Wetu is built by criss-crossing saplings into an upside down U shape. The frame is then covered by sheets of bark on the outside and lined with woven rush mats on the inside. A hole is left at the top of the structure in order to release the smoke .

The wetu has been left partially uncovered so that students and passersby can see its interior structure.  At the Opening Ceremony this past Thursday, students, administrators, and members of the Aquinnah Wampanog tribe spoke about what it took to get the structure put in the yard and what they feel, seeing it completed.

Why is it here right now? Well, this year marks the 360^th anniversary of the signing of Harvard’s charter, which called for “the education of the English and Indian youth of this country, in knowledge and godliness.” It’s presence on campus also overlaps with Harvard’s annual powwow, which will take place this  Saturday at Radcliffe Yard and will be open to the public. The wetu will only be in the yard until May 3^rd, so if you have questions, ask fast. And just think, how many of your friends’ colleges have wetus in their yards?? Not so many.

Adorbs.

Look at the hippie love circle that formed outside Holworthy. Making Friends is oh so cute.

photo by Grace Sun