The Chimes, Capital University, OH
4 days ago by Don Seipel
"Hey, Don - you know that McCain thing on Monday? You want to play for that?"
As a musician, I have been offered a few strange gigs. I played with a middle-aged country singer when I was right out of high school, for example.
But when Austin, the guitarist in our band, woke me up with a phone call on Saturday morning and asked me the above question, I didn't know how to answer.
The Parthenon, Marshall University, WV
3 days ago by Justin Hawthorne
The Christian music scene continues to grow and become more mainstream with bands such as Switchfoot and Flyleaf rising to popularity, but not everyone in the religious community is happy about it.
Controversy has sprung up about the fact that the more Christian music becomes mainstream, the more secular it becomes.
Mountain Echo, Mount Saint Mary's College, MD
3 days ago by Brendan McNulty
Ah, where to begin this week - an impromptu comedy performance to open for a band I met in a small bar, the psychedelic experience of the Black Light Theatre, or a visit to a church decorated with human bones? You'll have to buy me a beer at the Ott House sometime to here these stories in detail, as it seems a spin of the wheel of fate will carry outside the Czech Republic for the second week in a row to Budapest, Hungary which is located about 275 miles to the southeast of Prague.
The Hilltop, Howard University, DC
3 days ago by Jenerra C. Albert
In April 2007, four ambitious young black men from New York City decided they were kings.
Darrin Chandler, Omari Addison, Eric Vilson and Gino Wheeler came together to found their clothing brand, Chosen Royalty, which specializes in graphic T-shirts.
This streetwear line was designed with men in mind, but there are plans to release a women's line.
The Parthenon, Marshall University, WV
3 days ago by Flip Williamson
To sit and read the amazing novelty of Stan Lee and be dazzled by the breathtaking artwork of Don Heck, or to pop in the new "Ironman" DVD and enjoy Tony Stark blowing an enemy tank to smithereens with a heat-seeking missile?
That is the question for those witnessing classic comic book superheroes, such as Ironman, Batman and Spiderman, when put into screenplay.
The Parthenon, Marshall University, WV
4 days ago by Megan Archer
Marshall's arch rival prevailed in Saturday's Friends of Coal Bowl to the disappointment of Herd fans, but West Virginia University can't beat Marshall at everything.
The greek community at WVU has experienced some problems with its fraternities in the past few years.
Mountain Echo, Mount Saint Mary's College, MD
4 days ago by Kayleigh Gelles
Concert Review
Pier Six Concert Pavilion
Oct. 2, 2008
Boats weren't the only thing on the water in the Inner Harbor on a chilly fall night. San Francisco rockers Cake played the season-closing show for the Pier Six Concert Pavilion on Thursday, overtaking the Baltimore pier with an apple tree, a disco ball, politics and miscellaneous instruments.
The Eagle Eye, Lock Haven University, PA
4 days ago by Lyndsey Hewitt
"Eagle Eye," starring the ever-so-popular Shia LaBeouf as Jerry Shaw, and Michelle Monaghan as Rachel Holloman, is a familiar case of technology gone bad.
(Other notable actors include Michael Chiklis, Rosario Dawson, and Billy Bob Thornton.)
On a rainy Saturday night, I ventured to The Roxy Theatre, in which I was surprised to find a lot of empty seats.
Spokesman, Morgan State University, MD
4 days ago by Virginia Davis
On Tuesday, September 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the Fraternity brothers of Omega Psi Phi hosted the forum, "Black in America" in the University Student Center. On July 24, 2008 the controversial review entitled "Black in America" premiered on CNN, stirring lots of commotion in the African-American community.
Mountain Echo, Mount Saint Mary's College, MD
4 days ago by Allison Doherty
Many people don't believe in ghosts. They might even feel they are as believable as unicorns, fairies, and werewolves. But for John Zaffis, they're his life.
Zaffis, the demonologist known as the "Godfather of the Paranormal" came to Mount St. Mary's on Oct.
The Hilltop, Howard University, DC
4 days ago by Natasha Bethea
Every year many students go off to college. Some stay close to home and some travel far away. Either way going off to college can be a huge transition.
However, many students may have a hard time adapting to being on their own. They may miss their family, friends, and their overall home environment.
The Hilltop, Howard University, DC
4 days ago by ANASTACIA MEBANE
Well-to-do African Americans have money to spend but are overlooked by makers of luxury brands like Tiffany & Co., Rolex and Mercedes-Benz, leaving this demographic with nearly $30 billion worth of purchasing power untapped, according to a July 2008 study released by Diversity Affluence and UPTOWN magazine.
The Bottom Line, Frostburg State University, MD
4 days ago by Jamie Fisher
Now I am sure everyone has heard the talk around campus about the fact that President Gibralter is the only one president who refuses to sign the Amethyst Initiative, promoting discussion regarding the legal drinking age. Does anyone know why? I am here to set the record straight.
The Eagle Eye, Lock Haven University, PA
5 days ago by Caitlin Chciuk
Halloween is fast approaching, and many students are probably wondering, what should we do for Halloween?
Let's face it - dressing up for Halloween isn't just for little kids. It's fun for college students, too.
However, a college student's budget usually does not allow for an expensive costume.
The Jambar, Youngstown State University, OH
5 days ago by Matt Lattanzi
With messages such as "All Generalizations are False," "The Only Constant is Change" and "If You Can Read This I'll Break Check You," some students are expressing their feelings in a highly visible way- with bumper stickers on their cars.
Quindecim, Goucher College, MD
5 days ago by Marissa Kluger
Goucher announced its new global initiative just two years ago, and already international awareness is sweeping across the campus.
Not only does Goucher's study abroad program allow every student the opportunity to see the world in three weeks, a semester or a year, but it has created an international spotlight that has students from around the world curious.
The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD
5 days ago by Roxana Hadadi
Lo and behold, here it is: The first edition of The Diamondback's new special insert, "Sex in College Park."
The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD
5 days ago by Kyle Goon
For students with an affinity for the Internet's XXX-rated offerings, kicking the habit isn't just a mouseclick away
The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD
5 days ago by Patsy Morrow
Sexual health coordinator Alli Matson talks STIs and prevention
Quindecim, Goucher College, MD
5 days ago by Max March-Steinman
We've all been there. It's Saturday night. You are starving. Heubeck is closed and the thought of Stimson fries churns your stomach more than those hunger pangs. With $4.47, there's no way you could go out to dinner. And cooking is by all means out of the question.
Spokesman, Morgan State University, MD
5 days ago by Ivoree Myles
After many weeks of rumors and suspicions, Morgan State President Earl S. Richardson has decided to retire following 25 years of service to the university.
Richardson makes November 2009 the target date of his retirement. By November of next year. During his tenure, Richardson has implemented a host of new facilities: Carl J.
KentNewsNet.com, Kent State University, OH
6 days ago by Elizabeth Rund
Angela Ridgel has only been at Kent State for a few weeks, but her research is already gaining attention. Ridgel, an assistant professor of exercise science and physiology, was featured Sept. 2 on MSNBC's Nightly News.
WATCH Ridgel's story on MSNBC.
KentNewsNet.com, Kent State University, OH
6 days ago by Suzi Starheim
Joanna Dreby returned from Mexico with drawings of snow, money, skyscrapers and cars. The drawings were done by 423 Mexican children. At the time, she had no idea how much of a project the drawings would end up being for her and Kent State's sociology department.
The Cauldron, Cleveland State University, OH
6 days ago by Robert Ivory
Peterson Abiad Knows the Time Is Now Lady Vikes Head Coach Challenges Team to Success Last season the Lady Vikes basketball team came into the year with an uneasy feeling of where the team was heading. They had a potential first team Horizon League player on their roster, but not by her own fault, she had not risen to her full potential as a collegiate wonder.
GW Hatchet, George Washington University, DC
6 days ago by Ali Peters
Hatchet Reporter
The two blind daters used to be neighbors - a convenient icebreaker. But their previous close quarters did not bring a love connection.