Luhrs Returns with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
By andThe Nitty Gritty Dirt Band literally brought the music back to the Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 9.
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Commentary: Student’s perspective ‘Made in America’
ByAs a native from the Philadelphia suburbs and a music enthusiast, it felt like a rite of passage to attend. I was filled with excitement when I saw the set line ups; however, I didn’t know what to expect.
Fry brings together ‘all the lonely people’ in cover of ‘Eleanor Rigby’
ByThere is no question that The Beatles are one of the most quintessential bands of all time. Despite their music nearing 60 years old, their iconic tunes are still popular today.
Beetlejuice is anything but dead on Broadway
By / Asst. Opinion Editor“Beetlejuice” may be known as the musical that was saved by TikTok, but the truth is that “Beetlejuice” (like it’s titular character) just won’t die.
Review: Slime Rancher brings players nostalgia with recent launch on Nintendo Switch
BySlime Rancher is an indie farming game developed by Monomi Park and released early in January 2016. Players assume the roll of Beatrix LeBeau, a rancher who moves to the planet known as the “Far Far Range.” The player is allowed to farm and explore the open world at their own pace. The game's main objective is to collect “plorts,” a farmable resource compiled from the game's main cattle: “slimes” a gelatinous creatures that come in many shapes and sizes. The player sells the plorts and gains money for better gear to further explore the world.
SUMB debuts show and excites crowds for upcoming football season
By / Editor-in-Chiefhe Shippensburg University Marching Band (SUMB) put on their first halftime performance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic at the football game last Saturday.
Review: “Old” leaves viewers unsatisfied in theaters
By / Editor-in-ChiefI was incredibly excited to see M. Night Shyamalan’s 2021 film “Old.” The movie theaters finally began opening due to relaxed COVID-19 regulations and my hometown’s biggest theater was freshly renovated.
Kauffman Gallery hosts new student gallery: Bitmap and Vector
ByThe Kauffman Gallery in Huber Arts Center features student art in a new exhibition. It focuses on overcoming distance learning, learning a new medium and adapting to using only the available programs.
H. Ric Luhrs Center announces fall schedule
ByThe H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center will be hosting several in-person performances in the coming months as it begins to re-open its doors.
Review: “Banana Splits tra la la la terror”horrifically dissapoints viewers
ByHorror walks such a thin line between causing genuine fear and being downright comedic and some movies such as “Evil Dead” are both funny while at times scary and unnerving. “The Banana Splits Movie” from 2019 unapologetically is neither scary nor funny.
SUMB brings school spirit back to campus
By / A&E EditorWith the start of the fall 2021 semester just around the corner, the Shippensburg University Red Raider Marching Band (SUMB) is preparing for its return to Seth Grove Stadium after nearly two years.
6 country songs to add to any summer playlist
BySummertime is the most important season of the year for country music. The right songs on your playlist can make your summer that much better. Whether you are a country music connoisseur or not, these songs bring out the best vibe in almost everyone who is taking in the hot summer sun.
MCU Phase Four: The release dates you need to know
By / Asst. Opinion EditorFans have been desperate to see the high-flying action of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) on the big screen.
Percussion ensemble hosts first-ever concert during COVID-19 pandemic
By / Editor-in-ChiefThe Shippensburg University Percussion Ensemble closed off this semester’s concert series with a bang, holding its indoor concert on May 4 in the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center.
New SHAPE exhibit focuses on mental health, self-expression
ByThe SHAPE gallery is hosting a new exhibit to coincide with Mental Health Month in Shippensburg.
SU music department holds concert
By / A&E EditorThe SU Band department hosted its Wind Ensemble and Concert Band concert at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center Sunday.
Review: ‘Mortal Kombat’ is fatally disappointing
By / Asst. Opinion EditorI wouldn't necessarily consider myself a gamer. I play video games from time to time, but I never feel like putting in the amount of hours most video games require.
Shippensburg orchestra gives first indoor performance of year
By / Editor-in-ChiefThe Shippensburg University Orchestra and String Ensemble held its first indoor performance since the beginning of the pandemic at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on April 18.
‘Reflections of Who’s Next’ to come to Shippensburg
By / A&E EditorThe Rock Project is virtually bringing The Who to Shippensburg. The H. Ric Luhrs Center is featuring a pro-shot of the The Who’s album, “Who’s Next.”