March is Music Month

We'll kick off the month with an Open Mic session during the Student Engagement hour on March 3. Next up will be the U.S. Air Force “Band of Flight” on Saturday March 6 at 7:00pm. This concert is free and open to the public although all the seats have been taken. Batting third in our line up will be Spring Fever - A Concert for the Bulgaria Project featuring; Don Baker, Still Crazy and Union Valley. This concert will take place on Sunday, March 7 beginning at 2:00pm. Hitting 4th will be the Irish Rock band – Ceann (pronounced keen). They will perform Wednesday, March 10during student engagement hour – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. Be sure to catch their special brand of rock and humor. Wrapping up the month will be another performance during Student Engagement hour on March 24. This time the band Eden’s Edge will provide the music. This trio of musicians will remind you of the band Nickel Creek –kinda bluegrassy/country/pop. Don’t miss this fantastic lineup of musicians because; March is Music Month.

CONCERT - Ceann

SEA and SGA are sponsoring a concert during Student Engagement hour on Wednesday, March 10 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm in the multi-purpose room. The band Ceann (pronounced keen) will entertain us with their unique blend of Irish rock mixed with more than just a little humor. Don't miss these guys or you won't know how to do the "Pirate Dance." The concert is free of charge and is open to everyone.

WVU Parkersburg Riverhawks Win in Dramatic Fashion

Rodney Shawyer

With four seconds left on the game clock, Rodney Shawyer made a foul shot to put the Riverhawks ahead of the Hocking Tech Hawks, 68 to 67, after connecting on a desperate three point shot to tie the game.

The Riverhawks hosted their second home game of a weather plagued schedule last night (February 24) in the Multipurpose Room of the College Activities Center.

After a first half that saw Hocking build an 11 point lead, the Riverhawks fought their way back to a 50 – 50 tie on the perimeter shooting of Shawyer and Alex Treadwell.

As the game came to a close the teams traded leads until Hocking took a 3 point advantage from a foul shot with just 18 seconds left to play. Despite being closely guarded Shawyer managed to bury a three, causing him to be mobbed by his team mates after the foul had been called and earning a roar of approval from the crowd.

The Riverhawks play next in Wheeling, WV on February 27 in the rescheduled Mason Dixon Tournament against West Virginia Northern and Eastern Gateway.

Phi Theta Kappa Food Drive

Jackson County Center, is holding a food drive for the local food banks in Ravenswood and Ripley. All non-perishable food items will be accepted. Drop boxes are located in the lobbies of both buildings. Will accept items through March 11.

Next Home Game: WVU Parkersburg vs. Hocking Tech

Now's your chance - to see the WVU Parkersburg Riverhawk basketball team in action. After several cancellations due to the weather our Riverhawks will be hosting a team from Hocking Technical College this Wednesday, Feb. 24. Game time is at 5:00 pm, admission is FREE.

Coffee House - Thursday Night Live

SEA's popular Coffe House series is getting a new look and a new name. It will now occur every-other-Thursday and be known as "Thursday Night Live." So.......

Next Thursday, the 18th of Feb., it's "Thursday Night Live" with guest musician Justin Johnson. (www.myspace.com/justinjohnsonwv) Be sure to come on down, check out the music, enjoy some coffee and snacks and relax with friends.

Open Mic

SEA will be sponsoring it's second Open Mic event during Student Engagement hour on Wednesday, Feb. 17 beginning at 11:00 am. If you think you've got the talent, come on down and let's hear it. A limited number of Karaoke songs are also available, or bring your own if you just want to sing.

Either way, come on down and watch some homegrown, WVUP, talent.

See you there!