Harlem Shake will be another dead trend
March 13, 2013
It all begins with one person who is usually wearing a helmet or a hat while everyone around is oblivious to that person dancing, until the beat drops and everyone appears to be dancing in a comical way; that is the Harlem Shake. The song by Baauer, born as Harry Rodrigues, 23, reached first in i...
Open Mic Night performers entertain a full house
March 1, 2013
Students filled the USU games room for the spring semester's first Open Mic Night, an open comedy session, Thursday. Host David Dorward, 20, CTVA screen writing major, said he wasn't expecting the crowd of more than 35 students, but was happy to entertain them. "Comedy is something I've known I...
Argo wins Best Picture at the 85th Oscars
February 27, 2013
This year's 85th Oscars did not disappoint with its memorable performances by Adele and the cast of Les Misérables, plus the comedic touch of host Seth McFarlane. The prestigious ceremony awarded the best films of 2012 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. The film "Argo," which depicts the story of si...
Karaoke night brings in singers and dancers
February 22, 2013
Students performed their favorite songs at Karaoke night in the USU game room Thursday as they tried to win a $25 gift card.Jerome Ames, sophomore psychology major, attended Karaoke night for the second time and saw the event being advertised at the Student Recreation Center where he works. "I’ve be...
Bebe Neuwirth’s ‘Stories with Piano’ at VPAC
February 20, 2013
Award winning actress, singer and dancer Beatrice "Bebe" Neuwirth will be performing "Stories with Piano" with pianist Scott Cady at the Valley Performing Art Center on Saturday, Feb. 23. In the performance they will execute songs from lyricists Kander and Ebb, Weill-Brecht and Stephen Sondheim in her on...
Young musicians find a place to thrive in CSUN Youth Orchestras
February 6, 2013
On Sundays at 5 p.m., young musicians from throughout Southern California finish setting up for rehearsal at CSUN's Cypress Hall. Between laughter and smiles, they take a seat to prepare for their conductor to arrive. It only takes one call to get the orchestra's attention. They tune their i...
Smelly study session in Oviatt Library
February 4, 2013
A strong sewer smell ran from the first floor to the fourth of the Oviatt Library Monday night which caused some students to leave earlier than they had planned. Sam Van Buskirk, 31, manager of the Freudian Sip and a civil engineering major, said that it smelled because they are exchanging the used ...
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform at VPAC
January 23, 2013
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is making the Valley Performing Art Center their third stop in their 2013 U.S. West Coast Tour. With an orchestra of 73 musicians, the VSO will be performing Saturday, January 26 at 8 p.m. The VSO is part of their community by organizing concerts for local elementar...
Messi missing World Cup trophy to be called best ever
January 23, 2013
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi recently earned his fourthBallon d’ Or, and with it, he becomes the first player to earn this honor in consecutive years. This award not only gives fans more reason to insist that Messi is better than the other candidates up for the award, Portuguese superst...
