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The California campus celebrated the mid-point of its spring Don Rags with a vibrant showcase of talent at the biannual Open Mic Night.

Eager for some mid-semester rejuvenation, students convened in St. Joseph Commons after dinner on Wednesday evening. The dining hall was transformed into a theater, complete with snacks for spectators and a stage for performers.

Open Mic Night is a long-standing semesterly tradition, which provides an opportunity for students to perform for their peers in a casual setting. Typical acts range from singing to poetry to stand-up comedy and everything in-between.

In true TAC-California fashion, the night featured numerous acoustic renditions, including a final performance from Fred Berg (CA26) of John Mayer檚 淪top This Train, an original instrumental by JP Sommers (CA27), and a touching tribute to Joseph Weinkopf (28) by sophomores Addie Fellona and Victoria Vella (both CA28) to 淚f We Were Vampires by Noah Kahan.

 

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Per tradition, wordsmith Matthew Pinkerton (CA26) showcased his original poetry, and sophomore Jack 淛ackdini Morey (CA28) returned with another jaw-dropping magic show. As always, ensemble acts were a big hit: Students applauded an electric group performance of 淚ris by the Goo Goo Dolls, and the night closed with a quartet rendition of Gregory Alan Isakov檚 淰irginia May.

淚 love coming to Open Mic Night and hearing the variety of songs that people perform, said Liliana Helm (CA27). 淚 think it really represents the whole campus, with everyone檚 unique personalities and tastes. The performers are showcasing a little part of themselves.

 

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