Symphonic Band to perform Feb. 27th

            Williamsburg, Ky- The University of the Cumberlands Symphonic Band will present their spring concert on Feb. 27^th at 3p.m. in the Grace Crum Rollins Fine Arts Center which will be free and open to the public.

            The program will include E.E. Bagley’s National Emblem March, which has been a hallmark piece for the American people to hear. Caccia and Chorale, will be performed, a vocal piece with meaning and passion, by Clifton Williams.                                                                                                    

            Star of Dreams by Robert W. Smith, will be performed along with October by Eric Whitcare. The theatre at the University of the Cumberlands will hold the concert and should provide the audience with a melodic display as the band takes the stage.                                                                                                                                                                                                  The last piece the audience will hear will be a charmed performance in an arrangment of “It Is Well with My Soul” in David Hollinger’s On a Hymn song of Philip Bliss. Junior Drew Fox says  he wants to attend and enjoy the symphonic band. “I hope i get a chance to see the concert, it looks like it should be very promising.”

            The University of the Cumberlands Music Department is a general academic department  at the University of the Cumberland, displaying and demonstrating the fine arts of music through college publicity.                                                                                                                                                                               

Presidential Canidate to speak at convocation

            Former Governer of Ark. and future presidential candidate Mike Huckabee will speak at the University of the Cumberlands convocation later this April.

            Huckabee, a former southern baptist pastor and avid musician, is scheduled to visit Williamsburg April 6th and speak about Leadership in America. Knowing how Christian values are incorporated into his daily life at the University of the Cumberlands Huckabee was a prime canidate for a guest speaker.

            His presidential campaign takes him many places around the country and Williamsburg is another stop on the list on his presidential campaign. “I think it will be an interesting event," says University of the Cumberlands student Chas Hyde. “There are not many times when someone of his social status somes to speak in Williamsburg.”

            Not only will Huckabee be giving his speech, but world renowned musician Lee Greenwood will be displaying his musical talents as well. Greenwood who is well known for his hit song  “God Bless the USA” has previously won CMA song of the year and will compliment the Republican canidate with his music.

            University of the Cumberlands student Neil Freibert said, “I can't wait to go and see what Mr. Huckabee has to talk about." The event will draw a crowd expected to fill Wayne O. Rollins Center to capacity as Mr. Huckabee and Mr. Greenwood take the stage.

UC Football begins off-season workouts

 UC Football begins Off-season workouts

            While each student across campus is nestled in his or her bed asleep and dreaming at 5:30 a.m., the four-time defending Mid South Conference Champs are hard at work to keep that title.

            The University of the Cumberlands football team has achieved great succcess on the field, but what goes on behind the scenes? The Patriots are in the weight room at 5:30 three mornings every week this offseason along with conditioning in the IM Gym in the afternoons in preperation for next fall in pursuit for their fifth consecutive conference crown.

            When asked how the workouts were helping the team, starting strong safety and MSC All-Conference Honorable Mention Troy Arnold said it sets the tone for the season. “It really shows you who is committed,"says Arnold, “and everyone is getting stronger.”

            The Patriots have never had a more successful stint than in the past five years, and as the  next season creeps closer and closer it brings with it brings excitement and anticipation each day.

            Sophomore defensive back Stepehen Wells knows the team is very excited to get back on the field. “Everyone is very excited to get the season underway, and winning a fifth straight title would be a great testimony of how hard we work and for the coaching staff as well," said Wells. 

            The Patriots strive to be in full swing when the season begins in August and carry that over with a deep run into the playoffs with all their hard work. “Getting deep into the playoffs this year is a thing everyone on the team is working toward and are hoping to achieve,” said Wells.

            March will bring spring practice for the Patriots and with that comes more hard work that must be put in to remain on the top. So for now the weight room and gym will have to do until the team can take the field for spring practice.