Newcomer to the directing scene, Sierra Therman junior, held auditions for Lorraine Hansberry’s play “What Use Are Flowers?” on Monday, Jan 30. “I’m not used to saying I’m the director,” Therman said. Having been acting for six years, the last three of which she was a part of Clarion’s “Vagina Monologues,” Therman chose Hansberry’s “What [...]

On Dec. 9 The Clarion University Choir and Chamber Singers will host their concert at Marwick-Boyd Auditorium.  The concert, titled “Music of the Season,” featuring both students and community members, will be conducted by Dr. Henry A. Alviani and will feature Bonnie Ferguson on piano. “This is a very light concert,” said Alviani, “It’s very [...]

Jim Henson’s Muppets have been loved by audiences young and old ever since their debut. The new film, “The Muppets,” hit theaters Nov. 23 and has been charming Muppet fans ever since. This is the first Muppet movie that has been released since 2005’s almost forgotten “The Muppet Wizard of Oz.” It is also the [...]

On Dec. 4, the Clarion University Symphony Orchestra will host its annual concert at Marwick-Boyd Auditorium.  The concert features students, faculty and community members, including a piano solo by Clarion University President Dr. Karen Whitney.  Titled “Land, Water, and Space,” the concert will consist of seven pieces that follow the title’s theme and will be [...]

Clarion University’s Christmas spirit kicks off on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. with the premiere of “Scrooge: a musical by Leslie Bricusse.” The community can expect “a big old smile,” according to the director, Professor Marilouise Michel, who is elated to be a part of a production so meaningful to her. “It speaks to [...]

Levi Jeans presented a charity show titled, “Benefit Braddock,” where the indie rock band, Built to Spill headlined Nov. 11 alongside with opener, Atlas Sound. The show was held to benefit the Pittsburgh suburb of Braddock, where Levi had recently filmed an advertisement. The headlining drew a response that included an eccentric, overly crowded venue [...]

WCUC-FM’s smooth talkers on the nighttime airwaves are Lucas Oates and Eddie McDonald as DJ Xtasy and DJ Eddie Mac, hosting “The Two Hour Rap-Up” every Monday from 7-9 p.m. with only the best in the latest hip-hop and R&B music and news. With big dreams to DJ in Europe some day, Oates said he [...]

Dr. Alison Dagnes, an associate professor of political science at Shippensburg University, spoke at Hart Chapel on Clarion University’s campus Wednesday evening. She is the author of “Politics on Demand: the Effects of 24-Hour News on American Politics.” “Let’s start out by talking about what is happening a year from now yesterday,” said Dagnes on [...]

To those in the Clarion area who are just aching for a radio show that features a mythical creature every week and discusses a viral video via YouTube, the search is over. 91.7 WCUC-FM’s own Laura Conti and Frank Lemon host “Polar Opposites” as DJ Gizmo and Frank every Tuesday night from 11 p.m. to [...]

Maci Bookout of MTV’s reality show “Teen Mom” made a special visit to Clarion University’s Becker Hall on Monday evening. Bookout came to campus for an event sponsored by the University Activities Board to speak to students about her experiences of being a young single mother, a college student, and a television star. Before the [...]

With the treats and stands of ALF comes the annual Autumn Leaf Festival Art Show by the Clarion County Arts Council (CCAC). The show consists of art ranging from paintings to sculptures, contributed by the students of both Clarion University and Clarion Area High School. Also featured at the art show this year, CCAC member [...]

Toby Hill Bar and Grill was transformed into an art gallery Friday, Sep. 23. Students and community members were invited to come view and purchase art at the Atrocity Exhibition. Artists included current Clarion University students and alumni. From paintings and drawings to sculptures and life-size puppets, the exhibit had many different kinds of art [...]

While there are quite a few radio shows on 91.7 WCUC-FM “The Clutch,” one of the returning shows from last year belongs to sophomores Andi Fulmer and Shirley Sproule. “Questionable at Best” has been a radio show every Tuesday night during the school year since last semester. Although their show aired from nine in the [...]

Music echoed into the night at Toby Hill Bar and Grill Sept. 14. The heat from the lights, the crowded room and the energy as up and coming band Jonas Sees in Color tightened its grip on a mesmerized audience. The people listening edged in closer to the stage while Ryan Downing, lead singer, collected [...]

Of a Revolution, better known as O.A.R. makes a versatile come back with an Aug. 2 release of “King.” The album also has a deluxe edition with four bonus tracks. Founded in Rockville, Md., O.A.R. is a five-piece rock band. Front man Marc Roberge and drummer Chris Culos founded the band in 1996. O.A.R. self-released [...]