The Campus Carry Bill has resurfaced, in recent weeks, in West Virginia causing universities and college communities to discuss the controversial topic. As the number of mass shootings grow throughout the United States, people are scrambling for a solution to the problem before it reaches their communities. In West Virginia, one […]
Author: Savannah Cooper
“Girl in the Spider’s Web”: A Must-See for Men and Women
This movie contains an intense and unpredictable plot and an amazing cast, but it also presents a few lessons. Photo Courtesy of MovieWeb “The Girl in the Spider’s Web” has recently hit theatres to cast author Stieg Larsson’s wellknown character into a new, brighter light. Claire Foy takes the role […]
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Spreads on College Campuses
Although it is a childhood illness, hand, foot, and mouth disease is spreading around college campuses. This disease is usually associated with babies and small children. Because children are more susceptible to the illness, it mostly spreads throughout child daycare centers and primary schools. Recently, more cases have been observed […]
John Bassett III Speaks at Concord
Bassett emphasized the importance of working hard, looking out for your employees or coworkers and communicating. Photo Courtesy of PRLog John Bassett, renowned business man and author, visited Concord University to inform students about how to make it in the world of business. Bassett has been in the furniture business […]
New LED Lights: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
There ceremony ushered in a new period of increased safety on campus. Photo Courtesy of WVNS A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at University Point to celebrate the completion of the University’s LED Energy Lighting Project. Alicia Besenyei, Vice President of Advancement, welcomed guests with her opening remarks. She provided […]
Women’s Soccer Team Pediatric Awareness Game
On Sept. 15, Concord University women’s soccer team hosted a pediatric cancer awareness game at the Cline Memorial Complex in Beckley. Although the game had to be relocated because of deteriorating weather conditions, fans of Concord women’s soccer still showed their support. This game was especially important to the soccer […]
Patriot Day Ceremony at Concord University
To observe Patriot Day and remember all the lives lost in the terror attacks of Sept. 11, Concord University held a remembrance ceremony. This year marks the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 travesty. For the 2018 Patriot Day ceremony, Concord welcomed guest speaker Colonel Corina M. Boggess to help remember […]
Hanging up the Planner and Answering the Phone
For the tech-savvy, reminder apps can add convenience to one's daily planning. Photo Courtesy of Savannah Cooper Reminder apps are the new black in the 21st century, so I decided to put down my pen for a week to see what a cellphone calendar could do for me. I am […]
“The Haunting of Hill House” Spreads Halloween Horror
This series is a one-stop-shop for horror, romance and heartwarming moments. Photo Courtesy of Nerdist Netflix’s new show, “The Haunting of Hill House,” balances a filled storyline with horror to create the perfect show for this spooky season. The show, released on Oct. 12, is based upon Shirley Jackson’s 1959 […]
Planet Xtreme Teen Center to Perform “Alice in Wonderland”
Community members are encouraged to visit the teen center for an unforgetable night full of laughter, food and friends. Photo Courtesy of Planet Xtreme Teen Center Planet Xtreme in Princeton, more commonly known as the teen center, is putting on Alice in Wonderland for its fall dinner theatre show. For […]