Photos courtesy of Katie NanceJunior Katie Nance's starry night painting, her second painting ever, made her want to quit four times because she said she thought it looked like a mess. Yet, she kept adding details and more paint, and it materialized into a beautiful piece that she said will always hold a special place in her heart. Nance is a self-taught artist who uses … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Katie Nance
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Review: Cat Power Reveals Personal Life in New Album
Photo courtesy of Cat Power MusicAfter a six-year hiatus, Chan Marshall, more commonly known as Cat Power, released her tenth album, “Wanderer.” The album is a representation of new beginnings for the artist. Marshall debuts a softer sound than what fans are used to hearing from the 46-year-old singer. The album is a fresh take on the artist's typical indie-rock … [Read more...] about Review: Cat Power Reveals Personal Life in New Album
The Board Promotes Creativity with ‘Untraditional’ Coffeehouse
Photos by Kaelin Mendez.The Student Programming Board's "untraditional" coffeehouse had student performers defy conventions Friday, Oct. 5, in the Sandbar.“We decided to call it ‘untraditional’ to show that it’s different than our typical coffeehouses, which usually have acoustic and traditional songs,” said senior Natalie Samaniego, a member of … [Read more...] about The Board Promotes Creativity with ‘Untraditional’ Coffeehouse
Professor Discusses the Good and Bad of the iGen Generation
Photos by Sam FinneganToday's generation enjoys the privilege of increased inter-connectedness that comes with smartphone usage, though this phenomenon is paired with some distressing statistics. Professor Jean M. Twenge’s discusses some of these statistics in her lecture, "iGen: Understanding the Smartphone Generation," which took place in Elkins on Oct. 2 and was the … [Read more...] about Professor Discusses the Good and Bad of the iGen Generation
Sammy Miller and The Congregation Bring the Joy to Jazz
Photos by Kaelin MendezJazz band, Sammy Miller and The Congregation, put on a dynamic performance at Smothers Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 27."I want the audience to feel as if they're a part of the music rather than witnessing it," frontman Sammy Miller said. "We want people to leave better than when they arrived."Sammy Miller and The Congregation describe themselves as a joyful … [Read more...] about Sammy Miller and The Congregation Bring the Joy to Jazz