The second Open Mic Night of the semester, hosted by the Activities Program Board (APB), took place this past Wednesday at McFeely’s Café at 8 p.m.
APB welcomed all students of various talents with open arms.
Performances such as singing, instrument playing, rapping and poetry were the main acts of the night.
There were other unique performances such as impersonations and acapella numbers. Students shared numerous original works through song and poetry.
Freshman Marissa Strouse was the first artist to perform. Her guitar playing, as well as singing to three well-known songs, gained the audience’s attention.
“I have dealt with stage fright all my life and no matter how many performances I’ve done, I still get extremely nervous before a show,” Strouse said. “No matter if you mess up or forget the words, people will enjoy it even more because you had the guts to do it anyway.”
Students were able to sign up in advance online or when they arrived at the event.
A large audience gathered together to watch the different acts. APB provided a table full of refreshments and candy, as well as other snacks for all to enjoy.
Open Mic Night has been a reoccuring event at Shippensburg University designed to get students to come out and show off their talents. APB is trying to make Open Mic Night a monthly occasion.
“It was really nice to see people come together and watch all the talent people had. It was a very encouraging environment,” junior Kayla Kennedy said.
Audience members clapped along to the rapping that was performed by a student and sang along with the words, “The world is yours.”
The next Open Mic Night is tentatively planned for Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. For more information, contact APB or keep searching for signs around campus.
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