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Journalism/writting/grammar advice that turned into existential poetry

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The Buffalo Bills were responsible for bringing barbershop music to Chautauqua Institution in 1950, but Rex Ryan and his team won’t be boisterously serenading the Amphitheater crowd while in footba...

It may not be the best thing you’ve ever read, but it’s something I wrote, so that has to count for something.

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What is more important than the work you make is the connections you make. I am so proud to have worked these magical people and so thankful to have become their friend. Today is my last day at the Chautauquan Daily. Next year a new flood of interns will make the most of this strange and beautiful place. I'm glad that I had a chance to show it to all of you and look forward seeing it through the eyes of future interns.

You can see Bria Granville, Saalik Khan, Ruby Wallau, Caitie McMekin and Matt Burkhartt’s work at all those links. 

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Each year the Chautauqua Literary and Science Circle honors its newest members in its Recognition Day parade. Members of the CLSC gather on Bestor Plaza with their graduating class and parade to the Hall of Philosophy where a graduation ceremony takes place.

(Caitie McMekin | The Chautauquan Daily 2015)

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This is the second in a four-part series about individuals who have found love on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution. The idyllic setting of Chautauqua Lake and the quaint streets with generations of tradition paints the perfect background for love, young and old. We aimed to bring together stories of love that were fostered by nights spent in the College Club, performances in the Amphitheater, evenings on porches and walks on the dock — love fostered by the mix and magic of Chautauqua. (Caitie McMekin | The Chautauquan Daily 2015)

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Photos By Bria Granville

1. 4 year old Griffin Olowin cheers as the Children's school celebration begins. The children were encouraged to dress up in costumes for the event. As part of the annual Old First Night Children's' School tribute celebration the school held a play and sing along in Smith Wilkes hall on Tuesday morning to celebrate the Institutions anniversary. The tribute celebration has been a part of the schools tradition for about 13 years.

2. 4 year old Connor Soto dances with Orange room volunteer, Riley Heiney at the end of the play. 

3. Pie Kasbar starts off the Children's school Old First Night Celebration by introducing songs for the crowd to sing along to. Kasbar, John Denton and Tiffany Clementi Hammes wrote the Troll Play for this years performance.

4. John Denton has his make up applied as he applies make up to Tori Savage. Denton played the troll king while Savage played opposite of him as his phantom of the opera wife. Denton along with Pie Kasbar and Tiffany Clementi Hammes wrote the Troll Play for this years performance.

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Members of The Bat Girls jump for a picture after winning the women’s softball championship game against the Moms on Sharpe Field on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015.

(Caitie McMekin | The Chautauquan Daily 2015)

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Photo By Bria Granville for The Chautauquan Daily 

Creator and Executive Producer of the Netflix's original series "House of Cards", Beau Willimon spoke at Chautauqua Institution's Hall of Philosophy on Saturday. Willimon spoke about the show and the part politics--as well as classic works of Shakespeare and other epic stories--play in his writing.