Gannon University’s Erie Chamber Orchestra (ECO) has an amazing week planned to help close out a very successful 2012-2013 season. From May 31st through June 7th, ECO has activities planned across the city. Friday, May 31st, members of ECO will present an Instrumental Petting Zoo for students at the Barber National Institute. Each student in […]
Stress happens to all of us. It’s completely natural to feel overwhelmed and overworked, especially at the end of the semester. However, we can’t let the stress take over our lives. Here are a few helpful hints to help you manage your stress levels and get your work done on time! 1. Make a playlist. […]
As I listen to today’s radio, I can’t help but have a notion that there is a war going on over something we all do every day. I am well-versed in conspiracy theories, and I think I’ve stumbled onto something. In one corner we have the perennial superstar in Justin Timberlake. Opposite of him we […]
Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ears or head when no external source is present, often a ringing or buzzing. “10itus” is a playlist of ten songs that we’re buzzing about on campus. This week’s list is the current favorites of the Edge staff. Here’s why we love them: Sarah Sgro, editor-in-chief: “Vegas” by Sara […]
Although this “great lake” town is known for its summers, its winter months are not given enough hype. Just as any community-based city would, Erie gets ready for the holiday season two months early. These seven basic attributions color the city during the holidays: 1. Lights. Beyond the decorations lining the streets of downtown Erie, […]
This article by Rebecca Styn was originally published in the Erie Reader on Oct. 31, 2012. From the dissonantly colorful, exhilarating piece of musical clockwork showcased in Christopher Rouse’s “Infernal Machine” to the anguish of the Virgin Mary at the cross of Jesus portrayed in Rossini’s “Stabat Mater,” the Erie Philharmonic covers the musical gamut in this year’s […]
William M. Schuster, longtime patron of the arts and Gannon University, left an endowment in 1997 to benefit the arts on campus. These funds go toward the school’s theatre, gallery as well as a couple of scholarships. Schuster’s namesakes – the Schuster Art Gallery and the Schuster Theatre – provide creative outlets for students and […]
There is a small overpass on Interstate 79 that I pass under every time I return to Gannon after a weekend at home. It is not located near any significant cities and is miles from an exit. It was probably made in the ‘80s or ‘90s. It has no structural irregularities and if you were […]
Everybody on campus knows Prof. Annmarie George is a music-lover. That’s what makes her Intro to Music class a “must-take” for so many students. But here are a few things you might not know about Prof. George. Hometown: Erie, Pa. High School: Mercyhurst Prep Favorite color: Light blue
A warehouse symphony
