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Jesse McCartney performs at Wildcat Week concert

August 26, 2018 by Laurel Drain

Wildcat Week's annual concert was held on the lawn this year, and was open to all students as well as the public. The band Armors opened for headliner Jesse McCartney. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAV1zUJ5jRI ... [Read More…]

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Chinese Students and Scholars Association hosts Chinese Annual Fest

April 19, 2018 by Laurel Drain

On Wednesday, the Chinese Students and Scholars Association hosted their Chinese Annual Fest. The Chinese Annual Fest had been rescheduled after a snow day in February. Video by Laurel Drain. https://youtu.be/VP5LuTp8x1k ... [Read More…]

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The Cabinet hosts event at MaxxAir

April 19, 2018 by Laurel Drain

Last Tuesday, The Cabinet hosted an event at the newly opened MaxxAir Trampoline Park. Video by Laurel Drain. https://youtu.be/NkXMIFurYII ... [Read More…]

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Paramount Theatre hosts 14th annual FilmFest

April 9, 2018 by Laurel Drain

The Paramount Theatre hosted the 14th annual FilmFest Friday night with their theme "Awaken." Video by Laurel Drain. https://youtu.be/UmvMUOVegzo ... [Read More…]

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Undergraduate Research Festival takes place in Hunter Welcome Center

April 2, 2018 by Laurel Drain

The annual Undergraduate Research Festival took place in the Hunter Welcome Center on Tuesday, March 27. Video by Laurel Drain. https://youtu.be/U0lv0ZiSpZ4 ... [Read More…]

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WATCH: Paint Fest

March 26, 2018 by Laurel Drain

The Cabinet hosts its first ever Paint Fest. Video by Laurel Drain ... [Read More…]

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Campus closes for first snow days of 2018

February 23, 2018 by Amber Chavez and Laurel Drain

Students and faculty experienced the first snow days of 2018 on Wednesday and Thursday. The campus closed for those two days, while the Bean, library and Recreation Center remained open on reduced hours. Video by Laurel Drain. https://youtu.be/ZFli7rqlCtg   ... [Read More…]

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Behind the scenes with Sing Song co chairs

February 15, 2018 by Laurel Drain

Laurel Drain talks with Matt Williams about Sing Song preparations from the point of view of the Co Chairs. Video by Laurel Drain ... [Read More…]

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A first person look at Sing Song prep

February 13, 2018 by Laurel Drain

Take a look behind the scenes of preparations the week before Sing Song. Video by Laurel Drain ... [Read More…]

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ESL students from Craig Middle School visit campus

January 31, 2018 by Laurel Drain

Students from Craig middle school came to visit campus for the second year in a row. The filed trip was a function hosted by the African Students Association and Hispanos Unidos with the purpose of exposing young students to future career opportunities. Video by Laurel Drain ... [Read More…]

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