Spring Break
'Tour: Smart' with Martin Atkins
Martin Atkins' book, "Tour:Smart," gives an inside look in to the music world. He spoke about the book and his experiences in the music industry in Stipes Hall on March 2.
Atkins has quite a background as a musician. His first experience as a drummer was in 1979 with Public Image Ltd.…
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From the Edge desk...
Hey, Western. It is time to take a look back.
Remember our youth? I'm sure we were all bright and starry-eyed youngins without a cruel thought or deed to our names. Some of you may remember it differently, but one thing is for sure: the entertainment in our lives back then was so questionable that it's a wonder we didn't become serial killers.…
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International Bazaar
Are you curious about different cultures from around the globe? Want to try exotic dishes from a multitude of different countries? If so, this weekend's 36th annual International Bazaar is the place to be.
Each country represented will have a booth set up in the Western Illinois University Union where international students will serve traditional food from their home countries.…
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Women display art
The Western Illinois University Women's Center has organized a showcase of works by local female artists on the first floor of the Leslie F. Malpass Library. It will be displayed until March 31 in honor of Women's History Month.
Students, staff and community members were invited to submit pieces for the month-long showing.…
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Lessons learned from horror films
Some of the smartest people ever portrayed in film are in horror movies. Despite common sense and facing certain doom, these people always know exactly what to do to remain safe and breathing. Following their cues can help you if you ever find yourself in a situation where a crazed killer/demon/
zombie is on the loose and
after you.…
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Stressed? Listen and relax
Listening to music that stimulates your brain waves is a great way to relax after a long, stressful day. Think about meditation as a new way to get rid of all the strain and anxiety and release it all from your mind.
You don't need to go out and buy "Sounds of the Ocean," because you probably already have some music that effectively soothes your mental state in the same way.…
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Festival features modern music
Each year, the Western Illinois University School of Music hosts the New Music Festival to showcase contemporary music written by students, faculty and other modern published composers. Throughout the three-day festival, participants contemplate the question "how do we recognize good music?"
One of the most important things that the music faculty emphasizes about the New Music Festival is that keeping an open mind is crucial.…
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