On June 35, 1982, Ridley Scott’s third film “Blade Runner” released theatrically, sparking the cyberpunk genre and serving as one of the greatest influences to film and entertainment moving forward. Adapted from the novel “Do Android’s Dream of Electric Sheep” by Phillip K. Dick, “Blade Runner” tackled themes of humanity […]
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Baby Driver: Blu-Ray Review
ldquo;Baby Driver” balances explosive action and style and flair. Photo By Sony While the summer is generally dominated by an array of bombastic action blockbusters, this summer delivered a very rare film, one that balances explosive action with style and flair, a highly-cinematic experience unlike anything else released this year. […]
A Look into “A Vengeful Soul”
A short thriller film titled “A Vengeful Soul” is currently in progress here at Concord University. Auditions for roles in the film took place on September 25 and 28 in the basement of the J. Frank Marsh Library. This film project is student-made as an Advanced Media project assigned […]
Getting Involved: Intramurals
Part of the Concord University experience is to get involved with intramurals. In fact, it is one of the largest student activity groups on campus. Director of Intramurals Chris Smallwood states, “We have an average of 167 participants per sport. Softball being our smallest group this year at 117, […]
Students Create New College Republicans Chapter
For the first time in over a decade, Concord University has a College Republican Chapter beginning this fall semester. President of the CU Republican Chapter, Jack Garwood comments, “With West Virginia being the reddest state in the country, President Trump winning the mock election at Concord, and a high amount […]
Concord’s Homecoming Schedule of Events
Homecoming week has been filled with numerous exciting activities. Photo By Concord University Prepare to make to unforgettable memories as the Homecoming Week of 2017 is upon us. Once again the beloved traditions of Homecoming Week here at Concord University will be accompanied with plenty of other exhilarating activities. […]
Science Indicates Optimal Resume Structure
While no employer is like another, it is possible for applicants to structure their resumes to hold employers’ attentions. Unfortunately, the hiring process can be rife with error, missed opportunity, and extreme bias. According to Dr. Carol Isaac, PhD, Dr. Barbara Lee, PhD, and Molly Carnes, MD, in their […]
Business Administration Learning Community Launched
The Business Administration Learning Community holds second meeting Photo By Caleb Zopp This semester, the Business Administration faculty teamed up to create a Learning Community aimed at involving students early and providing them with a solid foundation while continuing their studies. The Learning Community officially launched on September 7. […]
Banned Book Week
Concord University celebrated Banned Books Week September 24-30, 2017. Douglas Moore, Information Systems Specialist at the Marsh Library, said “This is at least the fifth year that we have celebrated this event.” The American Library Association outlines that “Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to […]
Concord Student Makes a Difference through Women’s and Gender Studies Capstone
Presenters include WV Department of Education and the WV Coalition Against Domestic Violence Photo By Concord University This semester, Women’s and Gender studies program student Sierra Richmond has organized three talks presented by the Regional Youth Services Center, the West Virginia Department of Education, and the West Virginia Coalition Against […]