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…
Arts & Entertainment
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…
Upcoming Art Exhibit ‘Weird Sisters’ to Showcase Women’s Work
“Weird Sisters,” an exhibition of Mixed Multimedia by a group of women artists from the Charleston area, is scheduled to open Sept. 23 in Davis Hall. The exhibition will feature artists Ashley Hoey, Jamie Miller, Debra Rayhill and Elizabeth Turner.…
State’s Bands Give Students Chance to Play Music
Musically inclined students at State have opportunities to perform. The Concert Band (MUS 161) and the Marching Band (MUS 160) provide students with public engagements. “Auditions are required for both classes in order to properly place the person in their…
Charleston Area Offers Smorgasbord of Events This Fall
“I have packets full of lists of events that are going on in Charleston. People just don’t try to find out about them,” said Bobbie Spry, promotions and marketing director for West Virginia Radio Corp. “I love this city, and…
State Singing Groups Hit High Notes
Do you need to sing? State Acapella is MUS 150 Concert Choir and State Singers is MUS 130 College Singers. “It’s a class you can get credit for it – both are one credit hours,” Ivy Hodges, a member of…
Auditions For Fall Musical, Aida, To Take Place Aug. 19-20
State will host open auditions on Aug. 19 and 20 for the fall musical production of the Elton John and Tim Rice Broadway classic “Aida.” Auditions will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Davis Fine Arts…