Over the summer, every Thursday evening, there is a community campfire at the Schrader Environmental Education Center. Natives and newbies sing songs and melt marshmallows to make… Read more “All Over the Place: A New Nebula”
JMHS Student Athletes Say No More to Dating Violence
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and a big part of doing awareness around dating and domestic violence is to first acknowledge that it… Read more “JMHS Student Athletes Say No More to Dating Violence”
5 Years From Now…
You’re familiar with the futuristic question, “Where do you hope to be 5 years from now?” Although we can do our best to plan, it’s hard to… Read more “5 Years From Now…”
Cypher to Stage
The Ohio Valley Hip-Hop Awards annually acknowledges local Hip-Hop/Rap artists and producers in the area. Calculated from 3 criteria: online voting, industry judges, and local judges, this… Read more “Cypher to Stage”
Local Labyrinth
Wheeling’s first slam poetry show was a sensational success. From the seven poets that performed to the magic that happened at open mic, it was over two… Read more “Local Labyrinth”
The Pussyfooters: Acoustic and All
Most of us have experienced life-altering acts, things that have happened to us that have challenged and changed us, for better or worse. These existential events mark… Read more “The Pussyfooters: Acoustic and All”
I Think, Therefore I Slam
*photo credit Oglebay Institute I have been a fan of slam poetry for some time now. Since I was able, I’ve been adamantly writing, cannot conjure up… Read more “I Think, Therefore I Slam”
Try As You Mic
As we know, the poetry path can be a long one. It can be a metaphor misunderstood, a fork in the road to a final future, a… Read more “Try As You Mic”
The Prosers: Grand Slam
One of the things that makes me feel alive is to watch somebody else become empowered. I like to see them take the first swing, even if… Read more “The Prosers: Grand Slam”
Stagecouch Concert Series: Of Songs and Storms
On the second installment of the Stagecouch Concert Series, Sara’s Soundcheck staple QueenEarth croons on the couch. Backed by some whistling winds and the drum of raging… Read more “Stagecouch Concert Series: Of Songs and Storms”
