The students in the music department will be performing at Glenville State College on November 14 in the auditorium of the Fine Arts Building. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the show as the band brings songs from the 70’s to today. The songs the band will play will mostly be upbeat, such as the songs One O’ Clock Jump and Jump, Jive, and Wail. These choices of songs will no doubt bring back memories of old fashion diners and jukeboxes. There will be plenty of [...]

Glenville State College’s own professor, Anita White, will be holding a recital in the auditorium of the Fine Arts Building on November 12. White teaches accompianment in the music department. White will play hymns performed in classical styles such as the song “Amazing Grace” in the style of Bach or Beethoven. This is an interesting combination as the classical music styles will give these relaxing songs more life and allow the audience to easily sit back, relax and enjoy the show. White stated, “This recital [...]

The Shepherd Rams came out on top over the Glenville State Pioneers in a very important conference game with a score of 34-23. The Pioneers defense proved how strong they truly were on the Rams first drive, when Demetrius “DQ” Quarles, Glenville State’s cornerback, intercepted the ball and returned it 59 yards for a Pioneer touchdown. The Pioneers quickly took the lead with a score of 7-0. On the kickoff, the Rams fumbled the kick return and Glenville State’s Emmanuel Hernandez recovered it. Unfortunately, the Pioneers [...]

“The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who have fought here have thus far so nobly advanced…” Abraham Lincoln – from the Gettysburg Address, 1863. As a great nation, America has honored, respected and helped to provide certain benefits for its veterans, realizing that had it not been for their sacrifices the nation itself [...]

This Glenville State football team would have been something special any year given their conference record.  Although it isn’t official yet, the Pioneers could go onto be on top of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association Conference forever with a win over Shepherd. That is because one of the largest and oldest Division 2 conferences is breaking up. Yes for those of you unaware the WVIAC is separating and Glenville State is one of many members who potentially will be joining the Mountain East Conference. [...]

The Glenville State College Pioneers defeated West Virginia State 29-12 this past Saturday in another conference battle. The Pioneers now sit as the second seed in the WVIAC standings behind Shepherd with a record of 3-1 in the conference and 3-4 overall. On the third possession of the game, Rahmann Lee ran the ball 34 yards in the end zone for a touchdown. Unfortunately, West Virginia State blocked Colston Bayless’ point-after kick. The Pioneers took the lead 6-0. At the 2:04 mark in the second [...]

As part of International week, one of the sporting events introduced was fencing. While fencing certainly is present here in America it isn’t as common as it is over in Europe. However, after a few years of “taking a vacation” the fencing club may be back for good at Glenville State College. Supervisor of the club, Dr. Wood, doesn’t expect anyone to be the next gold medalist in the upcoming Olympics. “I just want people to be familiar with it,” says Wood. Familiarizing people with [...]

The Glenville State College Bluegrass Band will give a concert on October 23 during Homecoming Week in the Fine Arts Building at 7 p.m. with the doors opening around 6 p.m. There will be two parts in the concert. The first half will be the performance of the current GSC Bluegrass Band playing songs that the band has been working on this semester. The second half will consist of the members of the bluegrass band,  performers such as the directors and Megan Darby herself, and some out-of-state bluegrass musicians [...]

GSC’s High Adventure Program             The High Adventure program offered at Glenville State College is designed to allow students at the college to take in the beauty of West Virginia from a mountain top while hiking, from the door of a plane before skydiving, or while plunging down forested slopes riding a zip line. The mission of the High Adventure program is to “provide GSC students with quality outdoor experiences that ultimately promote personal enrichment and community enhancement.  Through well-organized outdoor experiences, participants will have [...]

An International Community             America is a melting pot from many nations.  Almost every country from all corners of the world have contributed to the great cultural diversity this nation enjoys.  Without this diverse collection of customs, languages, and religions, America would not be as culturally rich as we are.  There are and have been students attending GSC from a variety of countries, including Somalia, Serbia, Ireland, and Japan to list a few. This week at GSC, we are celebrating International Week in recognition of [...]