Brian Neumann

Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour, which explores the destructive and consuming power of unopposed lies, remains as relevant today as it was when it premiered in 1934. The play tells the story of two New England teachers, Karen Wright and Martha Dobie, struggling to keep their boarding school—and their dreams—alive.

Great theatre has always pushed boundaries, challenging audiences both intellectually and emotionally. Its power and poignancy lie in its ability to transcend mere words and confront the struggles at the heart of the human experience. It should come as no surprise that the Theatre Department has taken on two plays this semester that seek to do exactly that.

The Furman Music department has a long and nationally recognized tradition of excellence. Each year, hundreds of Furman students take part in over 20 different musical ensembles, directed by faculty members with long experience and great accomplishments.

Responding to the university’s emphasis on global citizenship, Furman’s Engaged Living organized a week-long study abroad experience in El Salvador that challenged students to grow as individuals while beginning to understand themselves as citizens of the world.