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SGA leaves two clubs un-funded
21 February 2012 6:30 AM | No CommentsOne month into the semester and two WestConn clubs have yet to receive funding from the Student Government Association (SGA). In order for any campus club or organization to receive funding the president and treasurer must first complete training and pass a test administered by...
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Lysistrata adaptation promises conflict lust and laughs
21 February 2012 6:15 AM | No Comments“Sexy, lewd, hilarious” and classically risqué, the WCSU Theatre Arts Department will perform the Greek comedy Lysistrata, opening Wednesday, Feb. 29 in the Berkshire Theatre. The play is an adaptation by director Sal Trapani, who scored a total of nine original pieces for the production....
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Enthusiasm shines through cloudy evening at Westside Observatory
21 February 2012 6:00 AM | No CommentsIt was a cloudy evening for the Westside Observatory last Saturday, but the weather did not stop the 50-plus attendees. On Feb. 18, Western Connecticut State University’s (WestConn) Westside Observatory held a planetarium show and telescope viewing, the latter of which was cancelled due to...
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Get schooled by SOTU
21 February 2012 5:00 AM | No CommentsRising from the ashes of northeast touring jam band One Good Vibe, lead guitarist/vocalist Jesse Lynch and drummer Justin Freeman have united with bassist Kenny Sciuto and rhythm guitarist Mike Wiedl (formerly of the Drunk Skunks) to create the funky laid-back grooves known as the...
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Lysistrata adaptation promises conflict lust and laughs
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No Comments“Sexy, lewd, hilarious” and classically risqué, the WCSU Theatre Arts Department will perform the Greek comedy Lysistrata, opening Wednesday, Feb. 29 in the Berkshire Theatre. The play is an adaptation by director Sal Trapani, who scored a total of nine original pieces for the production.... -
Get schooled by SOTU
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No CommentsRising from the ashes of northeast touring jam band One Good Vibe, lead guitarist/vocalist Jesse Lynch and drummer Justin Freeman have united with bassist Kenny Sciuto and rhythm guitarist Mike Wiedl (formerly of the Drunk Skunks) to create the funky laid-back grooves known as the... -
Heirloom Arts holds their 6th flea market event
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No CommentsAre you into art, music, comic books, handmade jewelry or vintage clothing? All of those and much more can be found Feb. 26 at part 6 of The Heirloom Arts Theatre’s Flea Market event series. The all-day event will feature artists, crafters and vendors... -
Music festival set for Danbury’s Tuxedo Junction
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No CommentsThinking of going home or hibernating through the weekend in your dorm room? Well, think again. On Saturday, February 25, at 1 p.m. Killer Cool Entertainment presents The Eat Your Heart Out Fest 2012 at Tuxedo Junction in Danbury. Hosted by the Sinister Girls and... -
WCSU Jazz Ensemble play Midtown Coffeehouse
Posted on February 14, 2012 | No CommentsLast Thursday night the Midtown Coffeehouse came alive with the sounds of smooth jazz music. Coffeehouse provides an environment for students to relax, eat a sandwich and enjoy the show. Performers range from a capella singers, comedians, instrumentalists, singer-songwriters, cover songs and original songs. Some... -
Safe House’s underwhelming script leads to mediocre review
Posted on February 14, 2012 | No CommentsSafe House resides in the unfortunate space between “not that bad” and “not that good” that most of the American movie going public seem to eat up. The action sequences are nice but you have seen them before. The plot is a bit dull but... -
Hit The Lights delivers with third album ‘Invicta’
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No CommentsKicking off 2012, pop-punk band Hit The Lights released their third full-length album entitled Invictaon Jan 31. As a record that was not highly anticipated, the release of Invictastill had listeners wondering what the band could compose during their three-year writing process. Hit The Lights... -
Chronicle brings a new twist to ‘found footage’ films
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No CommentsIn spite of the public outcry against the “found footage” sub-genre, Chronicle not only takes advantage of the first-person perspective, but it turns it on its head. Chronicle marks John Trank’s directorial debut, who at only 26 has already made a name for himself (and... -
Indie singer returns to play in his HOMESTATE
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No CommentsOn the night of Feb. 2, indie singer Derrick Oshana, the voice of HOMESTATE, stole the show at Midtown’s Coffeehouse. As tradition goes, the doors open at 8 p.m. for the first hour of open-mic performances. Always full of variety, this week featured- student rappers,... -
Aspiring folk-pop singer pays a visit to Coffeehouse
Posted on December 6, 2011 | No CommentsOn Dec. 1 singer/songwriter Sharaya Mikael was welcomed back to Western Connecticut State University (WestConn) for the second time to perform for students at the Midtown Coffeehouse. The first half of the event was made up of Coffeehouse open mic performances. Participants graced the stage...