By Monty Siekerman
"Thrilling" is the best word to describe The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience which was performed Saturday evening at the Freed Center.
Joby Rogers, who portrays Jackson, holds Aris Onan, in the lobby after the show. The 7-year-old is the daughter of Leandra Onan of Arlington.
Aris' favorite Jackson album is "Thriller," and she is dressed for the part with shiny silver slippers and a bright red Thriller jacket.
The current Pokémon Go craze breaks the gaming stereotype by encouraging interaction and building a sense of community among players, according to an Ohio Northern University faculty member who is well-versed in video games and community-building.
“As a society, we have lost many of our traditional gathering places and social centers,” said Erica Neely, Ph.D., ONU associate professor of philosophy.
“However, I think people still have that innate desire to connect with others, but many do not have a clue how to go about it. Games such as Pokémon Go offer that opportunity.
• Ada senior lineman Hunter Purdy sacks USV QB Jason Moots in the opening quarter of the 38-6 Bulldog win Friday. • USV senior Austin Sloan looks for an opening in the Ada line in the 38-6 Bulldog win. • USV senior back Austin Sloan looks for a hole on his 27-yard TD run, the only Ram score in their 38-6 loss at Ada. • Ada junior QB Seth Conley completes a screen Friday vs. USV. Conley tossed five TD passes in a 38-6 season-opening victory. (Cort Reynolds photos)
