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A bill to amend the constitution (adopted):  There is currently no rule prohibiting the reinstatement as a member of the Student Government Association after impeachment or resignation. A stricter process is needed to help the election process. This rule is in place at other regent schools. This will help with organization …

The Solo and Chamber Music Series made way for its second performer: Otis Murphy, playing wild repertoire for the alto saxophone.  The PSU department of music hosted the 2nd Solo and Chamber Music Series (SCMS) concert featuring saxophonist Otis Murphy in concert with his wife Haruko at the piano. The …

Robert Dean Smith, PSU alumnus in music who has performed around the world, was invited by the music department to critique students in a master class on their performance of standard operatice repertoire.   The class took a place on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. at McCray hall in the Sharon Kay Dean Recital Hall.  Smith is a world-renowned musician and has performed in concerts with …

Highschool seniors interested in attending PSU after graduation were given the opportunity to attend Rumble in the Jungle. Rumble in the Jungle is an event PSU hosts for seniors and transfer students to attend and tour the campus. It was held on Saturday Oct. 5.    “It’s pretty (and) it’s friendly,” said Julie Reif, parent at the …

PSU music alumnus William “Bill” Vance has been performing for 71 years and he celebrated his long life the only way he knows how: with music.  First United Methodist Church hosted Vance’s 75th Birthday Recital on Oct. 6, 2019 at 3 p.m. Vance performed a variety of repertoire, accompanied at …

Ingredients:  1 Tbsp olive oil   1 medium onion   2 cloves garlic   1/2 lb ground beef   2 Tbsp flour   2 Tbsp chili powder   15 oz can tomato sauce   15 oz can diced tomatoes   15 oz can black beans   15 oz can kidney beans   1 cup frozen corn kernels   2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni   2 cups beef broth   1 cup shredded cheese  Directions:  To begin, dice the onion and mince the garlic. Put it a large pot with the one Tbsp of …

Military concert bands and jazz ensembles come through the Bicknell Center routinely and the Air Force Academy Falconaires were the next in line.  The Bicknell Family Center for the Arts hosted the Air Force Academy Falconaires, the Air Force’s top jazz ensemble, on Oct. 9. The ensemble performed jazz standards such as “Mood …

The family and consumer sciences department teaches about involvement in the community and the advancement of individuals and their well-being. On the PSU website it states that” the department is the application of the sciences to the betterment of individuals, families and society”.    To showcase what they have to offer, the department hosted their annual Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Careers Day. The event …

Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s time for costumes and makeup. This time of year is always fun for me because it gives people a chance to turn into fictional characters or whatever else people can think of. What makes this even more fun is when you know exactly how to get the same look …

The Bicknell Center is known for incredible performers and interesting speakers, and for speakers in the H. Lee Scott Speaker Series, Condoleezza Rice happens to fit both categories.  The Bicknell Family Center for the Arts hosted the H. Lee Scott Speaker Series lecture given by former Secretary of State Condoleezza …