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The Return of Emma Chamberlain, Again
I have a parasocial relationship with Emma Chamberlain, but not in the way you might expect. I would hardly describe myself as a devoted fan, much less a diehard lover of Chamberlain’s content, but I’ve always felt inextricably connected to her from afar. Maybe she’s the cooler older sister I never had, or maybe I’m still clinging to the seventh-grade version of myself that first discovered her channel in 2019. Regardless, I’ve never been one to grow overly attached to celebrities or online personas. My years-old appreciation for Chamberlain’s content was rekindled about a month ago when her face popped up in my YouTube recommendations. I was pleasantly surprised because,…
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Chorus and Glee Club’s ‘Return from Tour’ Concert – The Undying Impact of the Voice
Crowded with eager singers, shrouded in soft blue lighting, on Friday, April 11, Sage Chapel came to life with the voices of Cornell’s Chorus and Glee Club. Having gone on their Alps Tour over spring break, singing in Geneva, Salzburg and Vienna, the two vocal ensembles came together for their Return From Tour Concert. Directed and conducted by Dr. Joe Lerangis and Dr. Yen-Hsiang Nieh, the concert featured 10 pieces sung together by Chorus and Glee Club, along with two arrangements from their respective a cappella groups, After Eight and The Hangovers. The members’ excitement was evident on their faces as they took to the risers and even as they…