By: The Editorial Staff
March 31, 2026
This semester brought many memorable events.
The Cyclone Chronicle hosted an Open Mic Night on February 24.
Students and staff listen to writers read their work at Open Mic Night. (Photo by Janet Zatta)
Alexis d'Ambly, Cyclone Chronicle editor-in-chief, shares a short story at Open Mic Night. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Samantha Swayze, Cyclone Chronicle managing editor, shares a poem at Open Mic Night. (Photo by Janet Zatta)
Nick Storms, Cyclone Chronicle social media manager, shares a writing piece at Open Mic Night. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Jordan Henderson, junior biology major, shares a poem at Open Mic Night. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Carlee Nigro, Cyclone Chronicle managing editor, shares a poem at Open Mic Night. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Carlee Nigro, Cyclone Chronicle managing editor, grabs snacks after Open Mic Night. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Juanita Franco, senior biology major, speaking at the open mic night run by the Cyclone Chronicle on February 24, 2026. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Alyssa DeBorja, Centenary alumna, shares writing piece at Open Mic Night. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Dr. Erica McCrystal, professor of English, hosted a Jane Austen tea party with her Major Author: Jane Austen class in Taylor Memorial Library on March 5, 2026.
Guests enjoy tea and treats while students discuss Jane Austen. (Photo by Rita Keene)
Take a look at those treats at the Jane Austen Tea Party! (Photo by Rita Keene)
Dr. Erica McCrystal, assistant professor of English and host of the event, reads a novel near the tea table. (Photo by Rita Keene)
Creative Persuasion Craft Club was held weekly in Taylor Memorial Library.
(Photo by Rita Keene)
(Photo by Rita Keene)
(Photo by Rita Keene)
DXN also hosted a bake sale in Reeves Gymnasium.
Delta Xi Nu Sisters (left to right), Taylor Lavin, Kate Shaw, Amanda Lorenzo, Carlee Nigro, and CarmelaRose Fowler, sealing cookies, made by Autumn Thame-Knox (on far right) (Photo by Juanita Franco)
Most recently, the Cyclone met the Easter Bunny at the annual Easter Egg Hunt Brunch.
The Cyclone poses with the Easter Bunny at The Alumni Association's Easter Egg Hunt Brunch on March 29, 2026 (Photo by Carlee Nigro)
Good luck as we finish the second half of the semester, and get ready to make more great memories!