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5/4/2016, 1:27pm

Theatre students paint pictures in young minds

By Marissa Merkt

On a cold, dreary Saturday morning, little girls clustered together on the carpeted ground, waiting to be transported to a make-believe world. Once the Stewart Hall classroom was filled to its seams, the Little Princess Playhouse artistic director, Gretchen Leitner, came on stage to introduce the double feature show of “Wizard of Oz” and “Rapunzel.” Leitner explained how the show was the final exam for Shippensburg University students in the Children’s Theatre class. “They are looking forward to getting up in front of children and teaching literature,” Leitner said. The show opened with Toto, played by Amanda Kemmerling, running out in front of the children. “I'm Dorothy's dog Toto and I can talk.

Video game fans are getting excited for the upcoming E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo), which is in June.

5/2/2016, 3:12pm

E3: A preview of the future of video games

By Carson Wood

E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) is often described as “The Super Bowl” of video games”. It is the trade show event where most major video game companies announce new products for the upcoming year.

Moritz, played by Jon Carroll, explores his rebellious and suicidal nature through punk rock during “Spring Awakening.”

4/26/2016, 12:05pm

Act V ‘awakens’ SU minds

By Nicole James

The bold, thought-provoking, rock musical “Spring Awakening” graced the stage of Memorial Auditorium while pushing many limits and sending a serious message. Shippensburg University’s theater group Act V Productions presented the eight-time Tony award winning musical in five shows over this past weekend.

WSYC will be handing out prizes during its 24-hour radio event, “Up All Night.” The event started as a public relations project in 2012 and will be held this weekend at noon.

4/26/2016, 11:50am

WSYC to keep students ‘up all night’ for prizes

By Laura Kreiser

From 12 p.m. Friday, April 29, to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 30, the campus radio station, WSYC 88.7 FM, will be broadcasting from its studio during “Up All Night With WSYC.” Matthew Trust, the public relations director for WSYC, wanted “Up All Night” to be bigger than past years.

Neil Sedaka brings his hits to Luhrs on April 23. The audience reveled in his iconic smile while listening to his legendary pop music, as the first teen pop singer of the ’50s.

4/26/2016, 11:50am

Neil Sedaka performs timeless tunes at Luhrs

By Joey Ketchem

If you did not recognize his smile after he walked on stage this Saturday, you might have to open your ears instead to hear the singer who made his mark during the time of great exploration and evolution. Neil Sedaka came to the stage accompanied by a band of drums, piano, bass and backup vocals.

4/26/2016, 11:43am

Izzy's view

By Isabella Angelone

One of the most anticipated season premieres of the year aired Sunday night and left fans with even more questions. “Game of Thrones” began its sixth season, and while the premiere covered many of the characters, we got very few answers.

Tyler Michael Law strums his Loar Hollowbody outside his apartment near Wibs.

4/18/2016, 8:27pm

Learning the Law of music

By Justin Lee

Pondering, student and musician Tyler Michael Law fiddled his upper lip with an index finger, wearing a casual button-up blue shirt, grey dress pants and white bowling shoes. Sitting in an apartment that is shared with friends, on his blue 1985 furniture donated by his parents, Law sank into his answers, just as he sank into his comfortable couch. Law has attended Shippensburg University since the fall semester of 2014, majoring in communication/journalism.

The performers of Act V practice a “Spring Awakening” scene in Memorial Auditorium, with Matthew Kline playing along on acoustic guitar.

4/18/2016, 8:27pm

SU to experience a ‘Spring Awakening’

By Brennan Jackson

An awakening is blooming at Memorial Auditorium. Act V’s production of “Spring Awakening” will be bold, energetic and entertaining once it arrives on stage later this week. “Spring Awakening” contains strong adult content and will be uncensored.

The Shippensburg University Orchestra and the SU Concert Choir pose for a group photo at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center.

4/18/2016, 8:19pm

Emotions of war told in song and strings

By Marissa Merkt

In a generation where the news is filled with endless conflicts, the Shippensburg University Orchestra and the SU Concert Choir combined forces to present “Peace in Time of War.” “Not only do we get to have a really large orchestra, which is lots of fun,” orchestra director Mark Hartman said to audience members, “This is the first time I’ve been here that we’ve ever worked with the choir.” Typically, the department of music and theatre arts of SU presents separate concerts for the SU Orchestra and the SU Concert Choir.

Brad VanGrack sings “If There Were no Rich Men,” a parody of “If I Were a Rich Man” from the musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” He depicts Bernie Sanders, singing about wealth re-distribution, universal healthcare and the war on Wall Street.

4/18/2016, 8:09pm

Capitol Steps satirizes U.S. politics at Luhrs

By Justin Lee

The comedic group Capitol Steps put on a laughing riot at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center last Thursday. Capitol Steps started its run in 1981, commentating on the political atmosphere of the United States and the rest of the world.

4/18/2016, 7:59pm

Izzy’s view

By Isabella Angelone

The Netflix comedy that captured everyone’s heart is back this weekend, with 13 ready-to-binge episodes.

4/12/2016, 11:04am

'American Idol' finishes its iconic run in television

By Brennan Jackson

Last Thursday marked the end of a 15-season run of the iconic television show, “American Idol.” The finale was packed with tons of nostalgia, emotions and, of course, music. The show’s cancellation was expected due to the ratings dive and the show’s expensive production cost.