Oh, The Story! is an indie pop-rock band based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Oh, The Story! is currently on indefinite hiatus.
Biography
Oh, The Story! formed after lead vocalist James Larson left the Baltimore-based band, The Late Night, in 2006.
In early 2007, the band entered the studio to start work on their first studio album, Good Morning Illumination. The album was produced and recorded by Paul Leavitt and was released in May 2007.
Oh, The Story! went through several line-up changes from 2007-2009. In late 2008, James and guitarist JW Sargent went into the studio with former drummer Evan Chapman to record the band's first EP.
In April 2009, Oh, The Story! released their second release and first EP, Sea Of Stars. Production and recording on this record were done by Justin Chapman, former keyboardist for Oh, The Story!.
After the record was finished, James and JW found drummer Chris Pollock, bassist Josh Schlotterback, guitarist John Calvin, and keyboardist Scott Swindells after their previous bands had broken up. Shortly after the release, the band performed at the Journey's Backyard BBQ held at White Marsh Mall in May 2009. That summer, the band performed on the at Warped Tour 2009 in Columbia, MD after having won the .
In late 2009, Oh, The Story! was nominated for an MTVu Woodie Award for Best Music On Campus. In early 2010, Chris Pollock left the band to become the touring drummer for VersaEmerge. The band replaced Chris with current drummer Jeff Hurn, formerly of the band Go Crash Audio.
Shortly following the events of Chris's departure, the band entered the studio with producer Paul Leavitt to begin work on their third release and second EP, Grow Wings & Sing. The album was released in July 2010. During the summer of 2010, Oh, The Story! performed again on the at Warped Tour 2010 in Columbia, MD. The band had again won the .
In October 2010, through a tweet the band posted, Oh, The Story! hinted at a possible holiday release. The band mentioned the release was being worked on with Justin Chapman.
Oh, the Story! began an "indefinite hiatus" at the end of December 2010. Members of the band are currently working on new musical ventures.
Band members
Current members
*James Larson - Lead vocals ( 2005-present )
*JW Sargent - Guitar ( 2008-present )
*John Calvin - Guitar ( 2009-present )
*Jeff Hurn - Drums ( 2010-present )
*Josh Schlotterback - Bass guitar, Background vocals ( 2009-present )
*Scott Swindells - Keyboards ( 2009-present )
Former members
*Chris Pollock - Drums ( 2009-2010 )
*Justin Chapman - Keyboards
*Evan Chapman - Drums
*Dave Jachelski - Drums
*Steve Zapp - Bass
*Michael Lombardi - guitar
*Daniel St. Ours - Keyboard
Discography
Studio albums
*Good Morning Illumination (Self-Released, 2007)
:1. The Overture
:2. I Am
:3. Come Hell Or High Water
:4. Sin, Repent, Repeat
:5. The Good Doctor
:6. Waking Up
:7. Room & Board
:8. All Seven Seas
:9. Where There's Smoke There's Fire
:10. Denouement
:11. ...It's Not An Ending At All
EPs
*Sea Of Stars (Self-Released, 2009)
:1. The Astronomer
:2. Keep Your Eyes To The North
:3. Astraea
:4. Into The Unknown
*Grow Wings & Sing (Self-Released, 2010)<ref name="Allmusic.com"/>
:1. Grow Wings & Sing
:2. Evelyn
:3. Never Alone
:4. The Truth
Singles
:1. All I Want For Christmas (Self-Released, 2010)
Awards
#MTVu Woodie Awards
*Best Music On Campus Woodie - Nominated in 2009<ref name="MTV.com"/>
Biography
Oh, The Story! formed after lead vocalist James Larson left the Baltimore-based band, The Late Night, in 2006.
In early 2007, the band entered the studio to start work on their first studio album, Good Morning Illumination. The album was produced and recorded by Paul Leavitt and was released in May 2007.
Oh, The Story! went through several line-up changes from 2007-2009. In late 2008, James and guitarist JW Sargent went into the studio with former drummer Evan Chapman to record the band's first EP.
In April 2009, Oh, The Story! released their second release and first EP, Sea Of Stars. Production and recording on this record were done by Justin Chapman, former keyboardist for Oh, The Story!.
After the record was finished, James and JW found drummer Chris Pollock, bassist Josh Schlotterback, guitarist John Calvin, and keyboardist Scott Swindells after their previous bands had broken up. Shortly after the release, the band performed at the Journey's Backyard BBQ held at White Marsh Mall in May 2009. That summer, the band performed on the at Warped Tour 2009 in Columbia, MD after having won the .
In late 2009, Oh, The Story! was nominated for an MTVu Woodie Award for Best Music On Campus. In early 2010, Chris Pollock left the band to become the touring drummer for VersaEmerge. The band replaced Chris with current drummer Jeff Hurn, formerly of the band Go Crash Audio.
Shortly following the events of Chris's departure, the band entered the studio with producer Paul Leavitt to begin work on their third release and second EP, Grow Wings & Sing. The album was released in July 2010. During the summer of 2010, Oh, The Story! performed again on the at Warped Tour 2010 in Columbia, MD. The band had again won the .
In October 2010, through a tweet the band posted, Oh, The Story! hinted at a possible holiday release. The band mentioned the release was being worked on with Justin Chapman.
Oh, the Story! began an "indefinite hiatus" at the end of December 2010. Members of the band are currently working on new musical ventures.
Band members
Current members
*James Larson - Lead vocals ( 2005-present )
*JW Sargent - Guitar ( 2008-present )
*John Calvin - Guitar ( 2009-present )
*Jeff Hurn - Drums ( 2010-present )
*Josh Schlotterback - Bass guitar, Background vocals ( 2009-present )
*Scott Swindells - Keyboards ( 2009-present )
Former members
*Chris Pollock - Drums ( 2009-2010 )
*Justin Chapman - Keyboards
*Evan Chapman - Drums
*Dave Jachelski - Drums
*Steve Zapp - Bass
*Michael Lombardi - guitar
*Daniel St. Ours - Keyboard
Discography
Studio albums
*Good Morning Illumination (Self-Released, 2007)
:1. The Overture
:2. I Am
:3. Come Hell Or High Water
:4. Sin, Repent, Repeat
:5. The Good Doctor
:6. Waking Up
:7. Room & Board
:8. All Seven Seas
:9. Where There's Smoke There's Fire
:10. Denouement
:11. ...It's Not An Ending At All
EPs
*Sea Of Stars (Self-Released, 2009)
:1. The Astronomer
:2. Keep Your Eyes To The North
:3. Astraea
:4. Into The Unknown
*Grow Wings & Sing (Self-Released, 2010)<ref name="Allmusic.com"/>
:1. Grow Wings & Sing
:2. Evelyn
:3. Never Alone
:4. The Truth
Singles
:1. All I Want For Christmas (Self-Released, 2010)
Awards
#MTVu Woodie Awards
*Best Music On Campus Woodie - Nominated in 2009<ref name="MTV.com"/>
Habromania (stylized as: HABROMANIA) is an upcoming independent adventure side-scrolling RPG video game developed by Sydney Collings with Toska Studio. Early access will be opened in 2025 with a demo and a full anticipated release is set for 2028 or 2029.
Plot
Habromania takes place in Wonderland and stars a grown-up .
Development
The idea of Habromania was first conceived in 2022, as Collings drew surrealist styled RPG character designs while studying at the Southern Methodist University. She started posting them on her social media which gained the attention of Alexis Hoffman, who would join the project as the creative director. The game plans to utilize a chapter system with 12 chapters planned.
Collings has been teasing the project openly since January 2023 on her Youtube and Instagram accounts, of which both hold the most information about the game's creation and process. Collings sells merchandise on her website including art prints, pins, stickers. In October 2024, Collings collaborated with Makeship stuffed animal to release a Cheshire Cat design, of which reached the pledge goal within 24 hours and over 800 were sold. The steam page was launched on April 25, 2025 along with the first trailer for the demo.
Plot
Habromania takes place in Wonderland and stars a grown-up .
Development
The idea of Habromania was first conceived in 2022, as Collings drew surrealist styled RPG character designs while studying at the Southern Methodist University. She started posting them on her social media which gained the attention of Alexis Hoffman, who would join the project as the creative director. The game plans to utilize a chapter system with 12 chapters planned.
Collings has been teasing the project openly since January 2023 on her Youtube and Instagram accounts, of which both hold the most information about the game's creation and process. Collings sells merchandise on her website including art prints, pins, stickers. In October 2024, Collings collaborated with Makeship stuffed animal to release a Cheshire Cat design, of which reached the pledge goal within 24 hours and over 800 were sold. The steam page was launched on April 25, 2025 along with the first trailer for the demo.
Naseem Ameer Ali is a New Zealand-Malaysian academic and an associate professor at Massey University, New Zealand. He is an adjunct professor at USM and Taylor’s University, specializing in construction law and dispute resolution. With over 30 years of experience, he has significantly impacted both academia and the construction industry.
Early life and education
Born in Malaysia, Ali completed his early education in the UK with two master's degrees from UCL and King's College London. He pursued higher education in New Zealand at the University of Auckland, earning a Doctorate degree in Civil Engineering with his research focusing on construction Law in 2016.
Academic career
Ali began his academic journey at Massey University. He is known for his practical teaching approach, offering courses in Construction Law, Dispute Resolution, and Contract Administration. His innovative methods prepare students for real-world challenges. Ali was promote to Associate Professor at Massey University in 2019. Since 2018, he has been adjunct professor at Sains Malasya University.
Industry contributions
Naseem Ameer Ali, past President of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM), has served in numerous international professional bodies. Currently, he is a committee member of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (Auckland branch), a Council member of the New Zealand Society of Construction Law, and its representative on the Standards New Zealand contracts drafting committee. He aims to transform all construction contracts into plain language by 2030, leveraging his research on the benefits of plain language. He often showcases the Malaysian STCC-RSP 2015 contract, the first globally to receive Clear English Standard Accreditation from the UK's Plain Language Commission. He envisions similar initiatives for RISM and PAM contracts.
Awards and recognitions
Throughout his career, Ali has received numerous awards, including:
* The Tokoh Juruukur Malaysia by RISM (2022)
* Lifetime Membership of NZIQS (2024)
His contributions have significantly influenced both academic and professional practices.
Early life and education
Born in Malaysia, Ali completed his early education in the UK with two master's degrees from UCL and King's College London. He pursued higher education in New Zealand at the University of Auckland, earning a Doctorate degree in Civil Engineering with his research focusing on construction Law in 2016.
Academic career
Ali began his academic journey at Massey University. He is known for his practical teaching approach, offering courses in Construction Law, Dispute Resolution, and Contract Administration. His innovative methods prepare students for real-world challenges. Ali was promote to Associate Professor at Massey University in 2019. Since 2018, he has been adjunct professor at Sains Malasya University.
Industry contributions
Naseem Ameer Ali, past President of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM), has served in numerous international professional bodies. Currently, he is a committee member of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (Auckland branch), a Council member of the New Zealand Society of Construction Law, and its representative on the Standards New Zealand contracts drafting committee. He aims to transform all construction contracts into plain language by 2030, leveraging his research on the benefits of plain language. He often showcases the Malaysian STCC-RSP 2015 contract, the first globally to receive Clear English Standard Accreditation from the UK's Plain Language Commission. He envisions similar initiatives for RISM and PAM contracts.
Awards and recognitions
Throughout his career, Ali has received numerous awards, including:
* The Tokoh Juruukur Malaysia by RISM (2022)
* Lifetime Membership of NZIQS (2024)
His contributions have significantly influenced both academic and professional practices.
On January 5, 2025, a shooting occurred at Al-Israa University College in Baghdad, resulting in six injuries. The assailant, identified as 19-year-old Ibrahim Ali Muhammad Jabr Al-Saadi, was not a student at Al-Israa University but was enrolled in the nursing program at Baghdad Private College of Medical Sciences. He entered the campus around noon, armed with two pistols and a bayonet, and opened fire, injuring three students, two security guards, and one administrative staff member.
The university's security team responded swiftly, apprehending the shooter within 50 seconds without using firearms.
Shooting
At 12:00 PM, the assailant, 19-year-old Ibrahim Ali Muhammad Jabr Al-Saadi, entered the campus of Al-Israa University College in Baghdad's Karrada neighborhood. He was armed with three pistols and a bayonet. Al-Saadi was not a student at Al-Israa University but was enrolled in the nursing program at Baghdad Private College of Medical Sciences.
, there is no publicly available information indicating that Al-Saadi had any diagnosed psychological or mental health conditions prior to the incident. The Ministry of Interior has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident and to ensure appropriate legal action is taken.
The university's security team responded swiftly, apprehending the shooter within 50 seconds without using firearms.
Shooting
At 12:00 PM, the assailant, 19-year-old Ibrahim Ali Muhammad Jabr Al-Saadi, entered the campus of Al-Israa University College in Baghdad's Karrada neighborhood. He was armed with three pistols and a bayonet. Al-Saadi was not a student at Al-Israa University but was enrolled in the nursing program at Baghdad Private College of Medical Sciences.
, there is no publicly available information indicating that Al-Saadi had any diagnosed psychological or mental health conditions prior to the incident. The Ministry of Interior has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident and to ensure appropriate legal action is taken.