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Whats That Sound? Feb. 27

What’s That Sound? Feb. 27

Ethan Metcalf February 27, 2013

Inc. spins unique version of R&B on debut While Inc.’s first full-length album draws a lot of inspiration from early 80’s-era slow jams, no world is not your mother’s typical R&B record. With...

Host, snubs generate Oscar controversy

Host, snubs generate Oscar controversy

Orlando Flores Jr. February 27, 2013

The 85th annual Academy Awards were presented Feb. 24 at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. Controversy surrounded the night, particularly around the show’s host, Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. From...

Supernova, part of the Carribean Student Organization, gets ready to perform another Jazz piece at the Jazz celebration Saturday night in the Clark student center.
Photo by Lauren Roberts

‘Bring on the Jazz!’

Orisia Williams February 26, 2013

Multicultural services ends Black History Month, highlighting the history of jazz With echoing sounds of guitars, drums and a smooth piano, Multicultural Services ended Black History Month festivities...

Nathan Jun creates hip hop music and sometimes uses YouTube as inspirational material for new songs.

Prof escapes with musical hobby, finds creative outlet

Brittney Cottingham February 19, 2013

Nathan Jun shares hidden talent, love for hip-hop culture Teaching is not the only thing on philosophy professor Nathan Jun’s mind. From developing scholarly journals to publishing his first...

Do the Harlem Shake

Ethan Metcalf February 19, 2013

Electronic song soundtracks viral video sweeping the nation After only two months passing, the theme song for 2013 has already been decided.  While it’s nowhere near as glossy and Korean as last year’s...

Donnie Kirk gives an introduction for the film Albert Nobbs at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art.
Photo by Lauren Roberts

Albert Nobbs kicks off film series

Brittney Cottingham February 19, 2013

Foreign Film Series screens its first selection of spring semester Adjunct faculty member Donnie Kirk kicked off this semester’s Foreign Film Series on Feb. 19 with his presentation of Rodrigo Garcia’s...

Whats That Sound? Music Briefs

What’s That Sound? Music Briefs

Ethan Metcalf February 19, 2013

Foals - Holy Fire British math rockers Foals have spent the last two years studiously tucked away in various recording studios working on their latest record, Holy Fire, stockpiling a variety of sounds...

Three new releases for your listening pleasure

Three new releases for your listening pleasure

Ethan Metcalf February 14, 2013

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - II Psychedelic-inspired music has recently enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, blending the '60s-era genre with anything from modern rap acts to contemporary indie rockers. ...

The Bulgarian hip hop violinist, Svet, performs the violin in Comanche Suites on Feb. 11. Svet performed in front of 60 people, and has played with many hip-hop and r&b artists like Rihanna and Trick Daddy.
Photo by Hanwool Lee

Violinist entertains students

Stefan Atanassov February 13, 2013

Bulgarian-born Svet tells of his success, journey to America Classic violin, hip-hop and pop beats, singing, rapping, beat boxing, and even the Super Mario theme song all blended together, as hip-hop...

Photo courtesy of the Reagan Library

Former adviser to Reagan set to give views on Russia

The Wichitan February 12, 2013

Russia expert selected to speak at Artist-Lecture Series Author Suzanne Massie has written novels recognized by President Ronald Reagan and made a name for herself in the world of literature. Land...

Hannah Smith, Amanda Jackson, Mary Flanagan, and Jennifer Vaughn rehearse for their performance in Grease.  Melissa Southard, center, is playing the lead role of Sandy.

Finding their center

Erin Wrinkle February 12, 2013

Students balance their schoolwork with play practice On Feb. 8, the Wichita Theatre went back to 50’s with their rendition of the musical Grease. This production brought attention to many actors...

‘Double-Wide Dream’ coming Feb. 7

‘Double-Wide Dream’ coming Feb. 7

Courtney Betts February 5, 2013

Texas singer says ‘performing is what makes touring worth it’ Casey Donahew, a Texas country singer from Burleson, Texas will be performing at Denim in Diamonds Feb. 7 at 10:30 p.m. as part of a spring...

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