A yellow fuzzy tote. A handmade bag with a history. A musician’s storeplace for favorite scores. An attractive dance duffel. Read on to find out what’s inside all of these bags, and what Dawgs’ favorite treats are to keep inside.

Burks can not live without her earbuds, nail glue or ballet flats. Among these items, Burks considers her most useful to be her absentee ballot. Photo by Elizabeth Stevenson.

Junior acting major Zach Ross poses in his natural habitat, the theatre. Photo by Elizabeth Stevenson.

Nerds Gummy Clusters are Ross’ most popular bag item. Ross also stashes a wrench for the occasional light adjustment or tech side quest. Photo by Elizabeth Stevenson.

Sophomore Randy John’s bag carries everything he needs for his piano performance coursework. Photo by Elizabeth Stevenson.
John carries multiple copies of Franz Liszt’s “Piano Concerto No. 1”. Photo by Elizabeth Stevenson.

Senior Evan Weaver smiles with her dance bag before class starts. Photo by Elizabeth Stevenson.

Every dancer’s essentials: point shoes, leg warmers and Biofreeze. Weaver adds her personal touch with her go-to snack, RITZ bits. Photo by Elizabeth Stevenson.

