By KJ Burns, Managing Editor Newman University’s improv troupe, the Sloppy Joes, will begin its new season at 7 p.m. Friday in the Jabara Black Box Theatre. The first show will not have a specific theme but will introduce the troupe’s new members. Admission is free.  The

By Vantage Staff The Schwartz twins – Brenden and Austin – were both Newman students just a few years ago.  Now, they’re both Newman graduates, but they’re back at their alma mater this weekend to present two different one-act plays.  “Chekov,” written by Austin Schwartz, is an homage to

By Alyson Lawrence, Staff Writer Another school year means another season of productions from Newman’s theater program, and this year is about building the program back up, said Mark Mannette, director of theater.  In 2023, theater was one of eight majors cut at Newman as part of what the

By KJ Burns, Staff Writer When junior Nash Fitzgerald went through a breakup this semester, he had two choices. He could let the sadness slow him down, or he could try to focus on himself and move on. He chose the second option. Chances are, either you or someone you