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Theatre Scenes get rowdy

Junior theater major Hannah Pniewski and senior theater major Zach Roberts (left) who play the characters, Mags Shehane and Francis Oliver, share a drink as they perform the song “A Good Woman’s Hard to Find” in Oliver’s Dance Hall. - Photo credit: Scott Carranza

  Left in a drawer for several years, a song was written from the eyes of a bitter and jaded prostitute working to earn a living in the old-west. The prostitute sang of a thousand cowboys passing through her county, and what makes one man any different. That very song was transformed into director and [...]

April 25th, 2013 | Posted in A&E,Lead stories | Read More »

Winds of tribute

The students of the Wind Symphony class performed the concert entitled “Tributes.” The concert took place on March 7 and 8 in Russell Auditorium and hailed to past and present compositions. Cliff Towner conducts “Chasm,” a world premiere of John Hennecken’s most recent piece. - Photo Credit: Gregory Teasley

With resonant crescendos and sweeping arpeggios echoing through Russell Auditorium, the Georgia College Wind Symphony performed its “Tributes” concert on March 7 and 8 with director Cliff Towner conducting the musicians. Seven arrangements were performed by the students, who have been practicing since the beginning of the school year. In particular, a piece titled “Chasm” [...]

March 21st, 2013 | Posted in A&E | Read More »

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!

Everything you want to know about relationships but are too afraid to ask Humming in unison, four shadowy figures are individually illuminated by spotlight. The humming slowly develops into a satirical version of Adam and Eve, God’s model for relationships between a man and a woman. Audience members giggle as, to their surprise, the actors [...]

February 21st, 2013 | Posted in A&E,Lead stories | Read More »

Cheers and Jeers: The worst movies of 2012 and the most anticipated of 2013

Assistant photo editor Scott Carranza reveals the worst movies that hit theaters last year – it’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it Oscar season: one of my favorite times of the year. A time in which talented men and women congregate for one night to celebrate the “best of the best.” Whether [...]

January 17th, 2013 | Posted in A&E | Read More »

Students reveal personal tales

Mapping out the twists and turns of his life, senior theater and mass communication major Ross Daniel conveys an emotional tribute to choreographer Bill T. Jones. Daniel also performed an interpretive dance to accompany his acting.  - Photo Credit: Scott Carranza

Getting into character is probably the most challenging, yet rewarding, part of being an actor. Delving into the psyche of a character filled with pain, joy or hatred helps the actor understand all realms of personality. But sometimes the character an actor is asked to portray is one’s self. Senior theater and psychology major Zach [...]

January 17th, 2013 | Posted in A&E | Read More »

School spirit reigns at Bobcat Madness

Freshman forward Austin Card participated in a practice game against other members of the men’s basketball team on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Bobcat Madness in the Centennial Center.

Freshman forward Austin Card participated in a practice game against other members of the men’s basketball team on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Bobcat Madness in the Centennial Center. Hundreds of students showed off their Bobcat pride at the annual Bobcat Madness last Wednesday. With a good turnout and school spirit to boot, this year’s rally [...]

October 25th, 2012 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

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