Lifestyle Articles
Hip hop group brings the noise
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Illphonics, a hip-hop fusion band of six, stole the show at the Venice Café. The band, formerly known as Fallout and Friends, played Feb. 13 after a unique opening act performed by Typadelic. Illphonics' powerful lyrics and fusion blend of hip-hop, rock, jazz and R&B generated a sound the audience could relate to, no matter what their musical preference.
Musician lectures on initiative, inspiration, invention, intention
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Bob Chamberlin, an associate professor for Webster University's music school, gave his lecture, "Revelation, Mystery and Surprise: Wandering through the Creative Process" for the Last Lecture Series on Feb. 15 at the University Center Sunnen Lounge. At the Last Lecture Series, instructors are asked to give a lecture as though it was the last of their career, using the opportunity to talk about topics and issues that are important to them.
Professor follows her own beat
Communications adviser splits time between students, her Scottish roots
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Many broadcasting students and School of Communications advisees know Linda Williams as a full-time academic advisor and adjunct professor in the SOC. What people might not know about her is that she comes from a long line of proud Scottish folks and that her heritage has become very important to her over the years.
Minutes with Mike
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In honor of Black History Month, the Webster University Film Series is paying tribute to one of the most significant black figures in cinema - the distinguished writer, producer and director Oscar Micheaux. Sadly, you've probably never heard of Micheaux, unless perhaps you've taken my History of Film course.
Galaxy Talent update
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The Right One Talent Show was collaborated between the Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen KGLX Radio in an attempt to entice Webster University students into frequenting the local restaurant. However, a faulty sound system may have hindered some performances during round two of the talent competition Feb.
V-Day Haikus
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These poems, selected by a panel of three judges are the winning compositions from this year's Valentine's Day/International Writing Center Week haiku contest: Judging from the judging, this year's theme appears to be Ill-Fated Love -- or possibly our judges needed more chocolate! FIRST PLACE: Train-wrecks on parade Careening out of control Their love is toxic - Don Miller, graduate student, Media Communications SECOND PLACE: She said do your best We loved words that rhyme with "can" It would never last - Lis Hohl, senior, International Relations and Heather Brown, alumna '07 THIRD PLACE: He sent me flowers Large bouquet of red roses Shame I'm allergic - Dawna Ferreira, Coordinator, Dean's Office, School of Education FOURTH PLACE (tie): Dear shadow seen close The old groundhog sleeps again I rest with you near - Julie Dwyer, Community Relations Coordinator, Community Music School Snow-covered playground Trampled, tarnished, dirty -- Snow Big kids got there first - Kelsey Hughes, sophomore, International Relations These poems, as well as other submissions are on display on the bulletin board opposite the Writing Center in Loretto Hall Room 6.
The Venue
Thursday, Feb. 21 The Webster University General Studies and the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies will sponsor the Brown Bag Presentation "Baseball by the Numbers" with John Aleshunas of the department of math and computer science from 12-1:00 p.m. in the Emerson Library Conference Room.
