A West Virginia State University art class is using the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences in Charleston as a base to visit diverse artistic venues in the community, Professor Zach Fitchner said. “The art class at the Clay…
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Review: ‘The Legacy Show’ Provides Food for the Soul
WVSU had the honor watching violinist Tami Lee Hughes and pianist Ellen R. Sommer on Feb. 11 in the Davis Arts Center. “The Legacy Show” was filled with beautiful, fun and dramatic music. During each set, an inspirational slideshow depicted…
Student Explores Her Fears Through Art
The upcoming Senior Art Exhibit, scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Della Brown Taylor Hardman Fine Art Gallery in the Davis Fine Arts Building, will showcase a student’s inside perspective of her own fears. “I…
Senior Artists to Showcase Work at Davis Fine Arts Building
The Senior Art Exhibit, scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Davis Fine Arts Building, will give a different perspective on West Virginia. Artist remarks set for 5:30 p.m. “My artwork represents West Virginia, its natural…
French, Spanish Clubs Give Students Experience in Second Languages
Did you know State has both French and Spanish clubs on campus? West Virginia State students Cindie Peyton and Megan Atkinson, both members of both clubs, explained their experiences as foreign language students. Learning a second language is so important,…
Student Balances Work and Modeling Career
A State student has reached popularity as a local model while balancing school, work and her youth. Kaylee Tate, a junior Communications student with an emphasis in Public Relations, is a published model from Charleston. She signed with SDS Modeling…
State Cast, Crew Prepare for ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’
Susan Marrash-Minnerly is the first director within West Virginia to present “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.” The show is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 20-23 in the John W. Davis Fine Arts Center’s Fannin S. Belcher Theater.…
Some Students Doubt ‘Joker’ Will Lead to Violence
“Is it me, or is it getting crazier out there?” Arthur Fleck, Joker. “Joker” is a new origin story showing the Joker’s transition from decent to average person to villain. Some critics ask whether the movie will encourage violence and…
Fun, Food, Music Highlight Area’s October Festivities
Spooky season is upon the capital city. With the cooler weather comes chili cook-off’s, races, Halloween festivals and much more. Here’s a look at just a few of the most family friendly events in and around the capital this Halloween…
State Orchestra Maintains Community Connections
State students who enjoy playing instruments can join the Orchestra, which has strong ties with the community, music education major Marcus Winston said. The course is MUS 199 section 200 Chamber Orchestra or section 08 Charleston Chamber Orchestra. A second…