The school literary magazine Seeds in the Black Earth hosted an open mic event at Qargo Coffee on Clematis Street Friday, Jan. 24 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Participants performed a variety of pieces, including slam poetry, fictional stories, song covers, and other types of performances. 

Communications sophomore Carly Cantor, who sang a cover of “Climbing Up the Walls” by Radiohead, talks about her experience as a stage performer. 

“Being on stage is always a pleasure for me,” Cantor said. “It can feel a little awkward at times, especially when I haven’t practiced, but I try not to be too serious about it. I’ve always liked performing…I’ve done it basically all of my life.”