There is more than one way to make a dumpling. Some will first gather the dumpling wrapper in the palm of their hand, having already been perfectly rolled out into a circle, grab a pair of chopsticks, transfer the filling onto the center of the wrapper, and then with what appears to be muscle memory, fold the dough over into a crescent shape, pinching up the sides with one quick movement.  Others will more slowly pick up the wrapper, place the filling on top, but then wrap the ends of the half-folded dumpling together in front to resemble a fortune...

By Mackenzie Miller • January 31, 2020 • Features

Not many people have the opportunity to travel to seven countries in five years, much less do it by age 20 as Jesse Amstutz has. For Amstutz, each of these places come with a 15-second, 30-second, 1 minute and a “do you have time to sit down and talk?” response. It’s in the “do you have time to sit down and talk?” conversation that you might learn about his favorite foods from each place. Or maybe he’d talk about the album or song he listened to the most in each place. Digging a little deeper, he might choose to share...

By Emily Kauffman • April 12, 2018 • Features

“And should Joaquín Murrieta ever be needed again, he will return!” Those words resonated as the last declaration of Joaquín Murrieta in Tuesday night’s performance of “Los Valientes: The Courageous Ones.” Hosted by the Center for Intercultural and International Education, in collaboration with the Spanish department and theater department, “Los Valientes” is a performance combining music and dramatic historical retellings of the lives of famous Latinos. The performance featured multiple musical pieces, including both interludes and a soundtrack to the dramatic events. The pieces were performed by a trio of instrumentalists: Ju Young Lee, cellist, Chien-I Yang, pianist, and Michael...

By Lydia Good • October 29, 2015 • Arts

The Goshen College choirs will usher in spring with their ninth annual Earthtones concert this Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Sauder Concert Hall. Chorale, Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus and Women’s World Music Choir will sing songs centered around the theme “Songs from Many Cultures.” The concert will feature choral music from not only a variety of composers, but a variety of cultures and countries. Works include music from the African-American spiritual tradition, a First Nation chant from Canada, a Balinese Monkey Chant and songs from Haiti, India, Venezuela, South Africa, Northern Ireland and Finland. “The energy of the night...

By Emily Kraybill • April 10, 2013 • Arts

The first-ever United Club Week is opening up dialogue around the theme “global issues, local solutions." Each night this week, Monday through Saturday, different clubs are hosting events that focus on social justice issues within their expertise. A group of students that represent different clubs on campus came together at the end of January to begin to organize this collaborative event. “The events will be representative of the greater student body because how many diverse people are involved," said Becca Yoder, a senior organizer. The club leaders agreed that this week was about uniting the campus and finding the similarities...

By Elizabeth Franks-North • April 3, 2013 • News

International students representing more than 30 countries will present an evening of international food, student presentations and a multicultural show at the annual ISC Coffeehouse fundraising event this Saturday. Hosted by the Goshen College International Student Club (ISC), the event includes a show that features dancing, singing, poetry reading and rapping. Yohaan Varghese, a sophomore from India, is one of six student leaders in the club this year. Although Varghese was a member  as a freshman, he says he is now beginning to realize the significance of the annual ISC Coffeehouse event and how important it is for students, faculty and...

By Christina Hofer • March 7, 2013 • Arts

The annual Earthtones choral concert will be held in Sauder  Concert Hall this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. All GC choirs—Goshen College Chorale, Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus and Women’s World Music Choir—will gather to sing a collection of songs that celebrate the earth and its diverse cultures. The concert’s theme this year is “Songs from Many Cultures” and will include pieces from a variety of regions, ethnic groups and traditions. “I appreciate that there is a wide variety of pieces, most of them ethnic,” said Becca Augsburger, a sophomore choir member. “Some are in English but most of them are in...

By Liz Core • March 28, 2012 • Arts

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By Matthew Amstutz • March 21, 2012 • News

The Multicultural Affairs Office and the Arabic and Middle Eastern Club partnered for Tuesday’s Happy Hour event in the Union. The campus community was invited to come and experience a snapshot of the Middle Eastern culture represented on campus. The event was sponsored by the MAO office, which is trying to fit in three Happy Hours every semester. Sophie Metzger, assistant director of Multicultural Affairs, explains the concept behind the Happy Hour events: “We’re trying to highlight the various cultures represented on campus, and the events are geared towards the entire campus community: students, faculty, and staff.” Metzger explains that...

By Jair Hernandez • November 30, 2011 • News

The International Student Club (ISC) is hosting their annual dinner and show this Saturday, March 19 beginning at 5 p.m. The dinner will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Church-Chapel and the show in Sauder Concert Hall. The ISC Coffeehouse will showcase the talents and stories of international students representing various nationalities on campus. Tickets can be purchased now at the Welcome Center or at the door. Separate tickets are available if guests wish to attend only one of the events and can be purchased at a lesser price. All proceeds from the event are either used to...

By Liz Core • March 15, 2011 • Arts

The winter mainstage, “Translations” by Brian Friel, is a play steeped in historical and cultural significance. It explores the tensions that arise when a group of British officers force a small Irish town to change its place names to standardized British English. Much more than language is at stake in this scenario as the various characters fight for their cultural identities. “The play captures the essence of people operating in a language that is not their own,” said Tamera Izlar, the director of the play. “It warns: If you allow a foreign power to redefine your identity and sense of...

By Grace Parker • February 10, 2011 • Arts

Speaker and author Juana Bordas encouraged students to embrace servant leadership, cultural diversity and “The Power of ‘We’” during convocation on Monday morning. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Bordas spoke to call for a new multicultural millennium and to advocate the principles of community, solidarity and generosity. In her presentation, Bordas invited students to not only celebrate their own personal heritage but also to embrace the traditions of other cultures.  Drawing on the values of Latino, African-American and American Indian traditions, Bordas explained how multicultural leadership strives to cultivate inclusive environments and generate a sense of community amongst...

By Ariel Ropp • October 6, 2010 • News

The International Student Club entertained hundreds at the annual I.S.C. coffeehouse on Saturday. The evening began with Indian chicken curry, samosas, arroz con leche and many other foods with origins from around the world. The food was prepared by I.S.C. members and volunteers. Following the meal, performers acted, danced, played and sang to an energetic crowd in Sauder Concert Hall. The show began as students walked across the stage dressed in the traditional clothing of their home countries. The walk was an imitation of the Olympic "Parade of Nations" where athletes represent their countries in the opening ceremonies. Live music...

By Daniel Vader • March 11, 2009 • News