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Mountaineer Idol announces top 15

Contestants will advance through next stages of singing contest

Mountaineer Idol showcased its talent Wednesday night in the Shenandoah Room of the Mountainlair. Full story

Articles

Mountaineer Idol announces top 15

Rapper 6’6 240 releases updated version of WVU song ‘Gold N Blue’

WVUp All Night a free alternative to downtown bar scene

Assistant professor’s photography exhibited at CAC

Guest Tenor, Pianist play CAC

Music

Rapper 6’6 240 releases updated version of WVU song ‘Gold N Blue’

As West Virginia University football season dawns, students expect a new song each year to keep their Mountaineer pride alive: local rapper 6’6 240’s "Gold N Blue" anthem.

Local band releases song to show Mountaineer pride

The Brother Short Band’s release of "Thank God, I’m A Mountaineer" premieres today on 97.9 WWKW between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Fans anticipate high energy from B.o.B

Rapper B.o.B will perform tonight at 8:30 in the West Virginia University Mountainlair Ballroom.

Jason Aldean rocks the WVU Coliseum

Jason Aldean performed Friday at the West Virginia University Coliseum along with fellow country star Lee Brice.

Jason Aldean brings ‘Wide Open’ tour to WVU

Country star Jason Aldean is bringing his "Wide Open" tour to the West Virginia University Coliseum tonight.

Books

English department to host book swap

The West Virginia University English Club will kick off the fall semester with a book swap.

Local author’s legal book wins 2010 Scribes Book Award

West Virginia University Pearly Isaac Reed School of Journalism Associate Dean and Professor John Temple was awarded the 2010 Scribes Book Award for his book "The Last Lawyer: The Fight to Save Death Row Inmates."

Friend, promoter of ‘King of Pop’ suspects foul play in book

Whether you grew up as a Michael Jackson fan or are indifferent to his music, Jackson’s sway over the media and untimely death are extremely important elements of the history of popular culture.

Book series offers hard, funny weight-loss advice

"Skinny Bitch" is a cynical, foul-mouthed read with only good intentions that could get you into your best bikini shape for this pool season.

Good summer reads to help pass the long days

Whether your summer consists of lying by the pool and going on vacation or taking summer classes and working, you need to take a break at some point and read a good book.

Dining

Eating not just for healthy life, but healthy mind

With the beginning of a new school year, it is easy to fall into the trap of unhealthy meal plans.

Taziki’s: Mediterranean with a high-tech twist

A week after launching, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe is serving more than 300 customers a day, according to general manager Jesse McNeely.

Newly opened Taziki’s offers Greek food in Lair

Hungry West Virginia University students, faculty and staff have another dining option.

Friends organize ‘Salsa for Sussi’

Lizard hosts dance to benefit WVU grad’s surgery

A benefit will be held at De Lazy Lizard tonight at 8 to raise money for a West Virginia University grad’s necessary surgery in the form of her favorite hobby: a Latin dance party.

Taziki’s to bring Grecian menu to Lair

Hungry West Virginia University students, faculty and staff will soon have another dining option.

TV

Despite some fumbles, Jimmy Fallon hosts an entertaining Emmys

Such let-downs were not uncommon throughout the 62nd Emmy telecast Sunday night, as Jimmy Fallon hosted amiably throughout the show.

Excess tans, booze and drama: ‘Jersey Shore’ is the best of MTV

When it first premiered, I called "Jersey Shore" the greatest comedy on television.

Season premiere of ‘Futurama’ shows there’s plenty of fun left in the future

Despite originally being canceled by FOX in 2003, the science fiction comedy set in the year 3000 has had more lives than most household cats.

Cooking Channel serves up food-oriented programming

Have you ever turned on Food Network and saw Sandra Lee describing her tablescape or Ina Garten painstakingly laugh with her husband Jeffrey?

Plenty of juicy plots in ‘True Blood’

The wait is over for "True Blood" fans who sank their teeth into the season three premiere of the hit vampire series on HBO Sunday night.

Fine Arts

Assistant professor’s photography exhibited at CAC

The photography of Michael Sherwin, assistant professor of Photography and Intermedia in the division of Arts and Design, will be showcased in his exhibit in the Creative Arts Center today at 5 p.m.

Arts museum completes first renovations

The West Virginia University College of Creative Arts has neared completion of its first phase of renovations to the former Erickson Alumni Center and plans to be finished with the addition of an Art Museum in 2012.

Local authors to hold poetry workshop

Local authors Ted Webb and Tamara Woods will host "Metaphor and Marketing," writing workshop Aug. 7 at the Monongalia Arts Center.

Vandalia Gathering shows off local culture, history

The West Virginia Division of Culture and History hosted the 34th annual Vandalia Gathering in Charleston, W.Va., May 28 in the Norman L. Fagan West Virginia State Theater of the Culture Center .

Arts Festival celebrates state talent, heritage

Known for its folklore, music, literature, art and even dialect, Appalachia has never lacked culture.

Movies

‘Under the Red Hood’ is super film from DC

Psychopaths and themed super-villains are no problems for Batman, but what happens when one of his former sidekicks decides that the caped crusader hasn’t gone far enough in his war on crime and takes matters into his own hands?

‘The Last Exorcism’ can’t escape from its own demons

This Fall’s big horror hit, "The Last Exorcism," is a movie intended to thrill, chill and get your heart pumping.

Warner Theatre to close its doors for last time after 79 years

A poster for "Alpha and Omega" hangs in a glass case opposite the Warner Theatre concession stand. Its release date: Sept. 17.

Fey, Carell try their best in lackluster comedy ‘Date Night’

"Date Night" is one of those films that tries really hard but ultimately falls short of comedy gold.

‘The Switch’ a better than ordinary romance

Romantic comedies usually have the same, drawn-out plots.

Events

Mountaineer Idol announces top 15

Contestants will advance through next stages of singing contest

Mountaineer Idol showcased its talent Wednesday night in the Shenandoah Room of the Mountainlair.

WVUp All Night a free alternative to downtown bar scene

West Virginia University has always been known for its active social scene and WVUp All Night is one of the many school-sponsored programs that keep this rep alive.

Guest Tenor, Pianist play CAC

The Creative Arts Center will host Tenor Richard Kosowski and pianist Russell Young for a Guest Artist Recital at 7:30 p.m. in the Bloch Learning and Performance Hall.

Built to Spill play 123 Pleasant Street

Seminal Boise, Idaho-based indie rock group Built to Spill and upcoming Mexico City-based Chikita Violenta played a sold-out crowd at 123 Pleasant Street Tuesday.

Mountaineer Idol registration ends today

Students wanting a chance to prove they can sing to something other than the bathroom mirror can audition for Mountaineer Idol Wednesday beginning at 4 p.m. in the Shenandoah Room of the Mountainlair.

Fashion

Dressing to win, television’s finest fizzle, sizzle on the red carpet

Primetime’s best stepped onto the red carpet for the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday night.

Summer the perfect time to experiment with fashion options

Summer is heating up and so are the hottest summer fashions and West Virginia University students and local Morgantown shops are excited to share their new summer fashion trends.

The do’s and dont’s of spring fashion

Now that the weather is warming up, it’s easy to go a little wardrobe crazy.

Warm weather marks beginning of spring sales

The weather is finally warming up, allowing students to shed layers and don a lighter wardrobe.

Hits and misses from Oscar’s red carpet

Sunday was not only the biggest night in the film industry but also one of the biggest in the fashion industry.

Theater

Morgantown Arts Center debuts Iraq play ‘Infidel’

Play written by local veteran based on his experiences

M.T. Pockets will be debuting a play, "Infidel," written by Morgantown native Robert Leonhard Aug. 26 through Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. in the Tanner Theatre of the Monongalia Arts Center.

Maya Angelou, ‘Monty Python,’ coming to WVU

The West Virginia University Arts Series performance schedule for 2010-11 season was announced Monday.

‘Whose Live?’ coming to WVU

Morgantown audiences have the chance to revisit the off-the-cuff spontaneity of the long-ended TV series "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" in September.

‘Whose Live’ relives TV show improv at to WVU in September

Morgantown audiences have the chance to revisit the off-the-cuff spontaneity of the long-ended TV series "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" in September.

West Virginia Public Theatre opens new season, venue Friday

West Virginia Public Theatre will present an annual fundraising event, "An Evening with...The Superstars," Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Comics

Heroes, villains swarm annual Comic Con

The biggest comic book convention in the world was held, San Diego Comic-Con International, but, besides comics, it also brought news on video games, movies and television.