Movie Review: 2012
Armando Montano With the deadline approaching rapidly, fears of the end of the world in 2012 are coming to life, especially in the Science fiction disaster film, 2012. Set in present day, 2012 deals with the end of the present world as predicted by the Mayan long-count calendar.
Upward Bound’s High Hopes
*Author Unknown at this time. The upward Bound program has been at Adams State for over 30 years. Its first director was Dr. Richard Duran then the torch was past to Mike Garcia and finally to the current director, Angelica Gallegos. Upward Bound is a national program that is in several different countries including the […]
Non-Violent Communications
By Cody Schuman Over the weekend, the Center for Restorative Programs teamed up with the Center of Nonviolent Communications and the Campus Ministry to put on a two-day workshop hoping to improve relationship skills. Paul Shippee, an expert in nonviolent communications, conducted the training seminar. The Nonviolent Communications is a global network developed by renowned […]
The San Luis Valley Symphony plays Leon Memorial Hall
By Jesse Medina Adams State College hosted the San Luis Valley Symphony November 7 at the Leon Memorial Hall. The event featured many of Adams State’s own students as well as including several members of Alamosa’s community. The symphony consisted of violins, the viola, cellos, double bass, the flute, oboe, clarinets, bassoon, trumpet, horn, and […]
Percussion Spectacular
By: Nicole Plowright On Tuesday November 10th Adams State College Department of Music put on the Percussion Spectacular in Richardson Hall. The concert opened with “Head Talk” by Mark Ford. This piece was done by the Percussion Ensemble on old heads of drum sets. The entire piece was performed in a comical fashion that had […]
San Luis Valley Symphony
By: Nicole Plowright Alamosa—On Saturday November 7th the San Luis Valley Symphony will be playing their fall concert. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Leon Memorial Hall. The San Luis Valley Symphony consists of Adams State students and San Luis Valley community members. This group has been rehearsing since the middle of the summer […]
Zacheis Planetarium to hold Extrasolar Planet Workshop at Adams State
By Jesse Medina For all of you astronomy buffs looking for some fun activities to enjoy this weekend look no further than the Adams State Zacheis Planetarium and Observatory. They are presenting an Extrasolar Planet Workshop on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7:00 p.m. and another on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1:00 p.m.
Percussion Concert
By: Nicole Plowright Alamosa—Tuesday November 10 at 8:00 p.m. the percussion beats of the Adams State Percussion Ensemble, the ASC Drum Line, the San Luis Valley Community Steel Drum Band, and the Rocky Mountain Pan Handlers Steel Drum Band can be heard in Richardson Hall. Percussion studio student Brian Richenson says, “This concert will be […]
Movie Review: The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day
Armando Montano Fans of the cult classic original, The Boondock Saints, may find themselves giddy in anticipation for the sequel. Boondocks Saints II sees the return of all those vitally involved in the original, Troy Duffy returns as director while Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus return to reprise their roles as two brothers who become graced vigilantes.
Van Gogh Recreated is Luther Bean Museum’s “Art”ifact of the month
Article by Crystal Gibson The stained glass sculpture, “Van Gogh’s Griz”, by local stained glass artist Kay Malouff, has the charm and energy that Malouff, herself has. Walking into the Adams State College Luther Bean Museum, the grizzly bear sculpture immediately attracts visitors. As the sunlight reflects off the hundreds of stained glass pieces affixed […]
KASF Radio
By Sharvez Hudley How do you feel when you hear news about 90.0 KASF radio? By now the feeling should be positive because KASF is proud to announce that they are finally redesigning the station to better benefit the San Luis Valley. KASF is stepping out of the box and finding more ways to serve […]
Adams State needs friends on Facebook
Armando Montano Adams State College and Mesa State College in Grand Junction, CO are currently in a friendly competition among the users of Facebook. Each is trying to acquire 2000 more fans on their Facebook site before the other. Adams State College is asking all ASC students, staff and faculty to add Adams State College […]
Teacher Spotlight: Alvarez
Armando Montano Adams State College recently had the pleasure of adding a new member to the Education Department. Anicia Alvarez, ASC’s newest assistant professor of teacher education, has come to help students here at Adams in the field of education through her extensive and impressive background. Alvarez has received many awards for her contributions in […]
Dangerous Day Dreams
Kelby Sinka The Afghani desert, pinned down by machine-gun fire, is no place to day dream. At the bottom of a hill behind a bunker, six men fight a nearly immoveable force. The Taliban have made a bunker out of a cave. They also have six men pinned down, fearing for their lives. These six […]
Movie Review: Saw VI
Armando Montano This Halloween, a grisly and disturbing annual Halloween tradition is continuing with the sixth installment of the Saw film franchise. Saw VI opened in theaters on October 23, 2009 to a throng of secret fans ushering in a new year of blood, guts, and violence.
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