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Published on March 11, 2013
Published on Dec. 4, 2012
Lead singer Alex Gaskarth, lead guitarist Jack Barakat, bassist Zack Merrick and drummer Rian Dawson of All Time Low brought rocking music, jokes, the mascot, a small child and even a collection of fans' bras to the stage on Sunday, Dec. 2 in the Ceddia Union Building.
The party was only getting started at 8 p.m. when opening bands Count To Four and Divided By Friday took the stage. All Time Low held a contest to determine one of their opening bands for the night, and Count To Four was fortunate enough to win them over. Around 10 p.m., All Time Low launched their set with the song called "The Reckless and the Brave" off their newest album "Don't Panic," which came out in October.
Bassist Zack Merrick of All Time Low performing on Dec. 2, 2012.
Published on Nov. 13, 2012
The Ship Rec was not just a gymnasium on Friday night. It was a community center for Shippensburg University students and families to come together for an event called the Shippensburg University Mini-THON, which raises money for the Four Diamonds Fund, an organization that gives money directly to pediatric cancer patients, according to Nate Blass, the overall co-chair person of the event.
"It'll cover their medical bills. It'll pay for their therapists and their specialists. It's really directly about the kids, so that's why our motto is 'for the kids.' They are most worried about their well-being and making sure they get the best treatment possible," Blass said. "Any unpaid medical bills that they have, they're covered by Four Diamonds.
Shippensburg Mini-THON raised 12,737.05 for the Four Diamonds Fund.
Published on Oct. 23, 2012
Published on Oct. 2, 1012
WSYC 88.7 FM, Shippensburg University's student-run radio station, was recently nominated for Best Use of Limited Resources by the College Music Journal (CMJ) for the recent hard work and dedication that was put toward revamping the station.
According to WSYC General Manager Brenden Bekos, Music and Program Director Jess Thumma gets in contact with various promotional companies throughout the U.S. in order to get WSYC's name out there and receive recognition.
A photo of a sound board used for WSYC events.
Published on Sept. 18, 2012
The Activities Program Board (APB) presented up-and-coming country/rock artist Russell Dickerson and his band on Friday, Sept. 14 at 9 p.m. in the Ceddia Union Building's (CUB) Red Zone.
Dickerson and his band mates, bassist Kyle Reeves, electric guitarist Chris Young and drummer Phil Lawson, put on an energetic show by involving the audience in clapping and dancing along to their upbeat songs. Dickerson also strummed his guitar as he sang.
Country/rock artist Russell Dickerson and bassist Kyle Reeves perform for Shippensbug University
students in the Red Zone.
Published on Feb. 27, 2012
Published on Feb. 2, 2012
The Bergamot duo performed what they call "organic pop" with a more natural sound in McFeely's Coffeehouse on Friday, Jan. 27. The duo consists of Nathan Hoff and Jillian Speece, originally from Indiana.
By the way they present themselves onstage, it is obvious that they have an unconditional love for performing and entertaining others with their musical talents and enthusiasm.
Jillian Speece and Nathan Hoff of The Bergamot perform organic pop at Shippensburg University
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