M. Linley B. Beckner

Class Year: 2011

Became an M&C: Fall 2007

Major/Minor: International Relations (Human Rights) / Spanish

Originally from: Richmond, VA

When I'm not singing, I enjoy: Horseback riding (sidesaddle), photography, writing, "productive" procrastination, etc…

Favorite Cookie: Homemade Oatmeal Raisin, Oreos

Favorite M&C Moments: "Ba, ba, ba… Come with me, and we shall run across the sky, and illuminate the night; I will try and guide you, to better times and brighter days; don't be afraid…," singing in Noho, Young@Heart, trip to Washington, D.C. and singing on the subway…

Favorite Quotes: "As an artist I come to sing, but as a citizen, I will always speak for peace, and no one can silence me in this. "—Paul Robeson
" Singing does a lot for your whole body."—Young@Heart
" Sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, and live like its heaven on earth."—Mark Twain