Own the Mic: Micah Cottingham

Rasahd Brown, A&E Editor
February 7, 2012

“Ever since I was young, I have been surrounded by music.” Enter Salisbury’s soulful songbird, Micah Cottingham. In this follow up, we explored how she has grown since our first encounter with the Salisbury native. Now in her junior year at Catawba College, Micah wishes to send her music... Read more »

Own the Mic: Chris “Yung Citizen” Williams

Rashad Brown, Writer
January 23, 2012

“Mic is kind of like a figure of speech. It’s not just owning a mic, it’s owning the music.” Christopher “Yung Citizen” Williams, a city boy from Charlotte, NC, has aspirations of becoming a world renowned producer, a dream he discovered while still in high school. However, even though he... Read more »

Catawba’s New Addition

Bianca Stokes, Writer
January 17, 2012

There are various publications and media based avenues in which the people of Catawba can express themselves artistically. You have the literary magazine, The Arrowhead, in which students (as well as the faculty and staff) can submit anything from poetry to photography. Then there’s The Campus... Read more »

Own the Mic: CaLeb Hill

Rashad Brown, Writer
January 17, 2012

“Music ties in with any type of human interaction.” CaLeb Hill has mastered the technique of using his music to connect with audiences of all backgrounds. The Salisbury native has found his perfect blend of folk, rock, blues, and jazz music through many years of experimentation. When asked where... Read more »

Lessons and Carols: The Tradition Lives On

Rashad Brown, Writer
November 29, 2011

What sweeter music can be heard than the sounds of carols? The Catawba Singers/ Chambers Singers with assistance from faculty and other students continue the tradition of Lessons and Carols as it returns once more to the campus of Catawba College. It will be a night of music and scripture uniting members... Read more »

Own the Mic: Caleb Casper

Rashad Brown & RC Sandlin, Writer's
November 15, 2011

Enter Caleb Casper. He has defined himself as a confident, mysterious artist, making his presence known on campus. Inspired by superstars Lady Gaga and Prince, he hopes to make a name for himself in the techno pop genre. In his music you can hear his influences within the melodies and rhythms of his... Read more »

The Sounds of Homecoming

Rashad Brown, Writer
October 28, 2011

This past weekend Catawba College came together to celebrate homecoming, reuniting family, friends, and alumni alike. This year the music department of Catawba filled the weekend with music, intertwining the musical festivities with the planned events of Homecoming. With sound from choral composer... Read more »

Own the Mic: Quaneasia “Q” Coleman

Rashad Brown & RC Sandlin, Writer's
October 13, 2011

Sit back, relax, and let your mind, body and soul be captivated by the sounds of Quaneasia “Q” Coleman. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, “Q” Coleman brings to Catawba her own unique sound of Acoustic R&B/Soul. With a style that can be compared to other soul singers such as Corrine... Read more »

Own the Mic: Bianca Stokes

Rashad Brown, Writer
September 27, 2011

Miss Bianca Stokes, a senior majoring in Popular Music with a minor in Communications, has seen Catawba’s music program rise from obscurity to a force to be reckoned with. A veteran of the schools most prestige choral ensembles and popular music groups, Bianca hopes to use the knowledge she has... Read more »

Own the Mic: Zack Lantin

Rashad Brown, Writer
September 12, 2011

New on the scene to Catawba College’s Popular Music Department is Zack Lantin. Hailing from Somers Point, New Jersey, Zack sets his eyes on making a name for himself. Inspired by hard rock based groups, he aspires to use the qualities he loves of those groups to transform and mold his own unique... Read more »