Rachel Chen

Brett Eldridge is a popular country singer whose hit song “Don’t Ya” made it to number one on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, and thanks to FUSAB, he’ll soon be performing at Furman. Amidst busy touring, the country music star took the time last week to talk with The Paladin about his musical journey and life on the road.

In just a couple weeks, Furman University’s Pauper Players will be performing their first production of the year — “Company” — a musical comedy that addresses one man’s attempts to come to terms with his own loneliness in light of the complexities of his friends’ relationships.

For $25, you can know everything you’ve ever wanted to know about your future. Lola King, the psychic, lives in a cozy house just a few miles away from Furman University down on Poinsett Highway with her husband. Earlier this week, I had the pleasure and opportunity of meeting with King who gave me a detailed report about my past, present and future.

Furman Dance Company’s annual Dance Spectacular is a show the caters to everyone’s interest. Everything from ballet, jazz, contemporary, and even clogging will be in the show.

Director Kristen Layne, a senior English major, sits at the center of the auditorium as she oversees the whole production—Rent.

Count down the hours. Check. Snack on a couple of those peanut packets you just can’t seem to put down. Check. Convince yourself sitting through a movie marathon will keep your sanity intact. Check. Pop a few sleeping pills, for good measure.

While most of Furman students are studying away or in the dining hall on a Monday night around 7:00 p.m., the cast members and director of Spring Awakening are busy rehearsing in the upstairs theory room of Daniel Music Building, located next to McAlister Auditorium.

Furman’s Robotics Team go on a journey to create Aldo, short for Aldous Huxley, a robot that took second place at a competition in New York.

On Sept. 30, over Parent Weekend here at Furman University, the 30th Annual Student Talent Showcase began at precisely 8 p.m. The auditorium was filled with dozens of students, faculty and parents alike, awaiting to watch the performances of their friends, children or students.

An interview with Dr. Laura Kennedy, music professor.