Mayor Culliver Visits OSU Mansfield
Mayor Don Culliver meets with students to answer questions and discuss his community initiatives.
Mayor of Mansfield Don Culliver took some time out of his busy schedule to visit with OSU Mansfield students during spring quarter.
The mayor fielded a number of questions and concerns, then discussed his career and how it led to the mayoral seat. Students peppered him with questions about housing issues, business development, politics and community gardens.
“I think the students appreciated the mayor’s forthright approach to issues,” said Rodger Smith, assistant director for university relations. “He draws very successfully on his community knowledge and political experience.”
The session was arranged for the benefit of students by the Office of Student Life in cooperation with the student government
Blues Schoolhouse Musicians Perform Fantastic Show
Two powerful vocalists entertained a delighted audience and provided commentary on each number.
One of the most xciting events of this year’s Black History Month featured the group Moving Blues Schoolhouse in a live musical performance tracing the history of blues music from its roots in African musical traditions. The event was held at Mansfield Senior High School auditorium.
From field hollers, work songs and spirituals, through urban blues and today’s popular music, the program demonstrated how the blues musical form developed and reflects events in American social and cultural history.
The program’s commentary was highly informative and the musicianship was outstanding according to program organizers. The audience found the show to be an engaging experience with songs from some of the great blues innovators, including the raw and powerful blues of Bessie Smith and Muddy Waters, the blues-influenced soul of Aretha Franklin and James Brown, and the revolutionary blues-inspired guitar playing of Jimi Hendrix.
An audience of close to 200 people swayed and sang as they recalled the great musical numbers brought to life by the musicians. The introductory commentaries helped the audience to fully appreciate the historical value of each piece.