Posted on 27 October 2009
By Todd Petty
Swarming with faces both young and old, parking lots became sacred territory, students adorned face paint and the College’s campus became a hub of activity.
Last week was Homecoming Week 2009 and school spirit reached a high.
Rain fell sporadically on the tops of tents and canopies Saturday, unable to discourage students from participating in a celebrated [...]
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Posted on 06 October 2009
By Todd Petty
In a crowded auditorium, students, alumni and visiting participants were given the chance to tell their “coming out” stories.
In honor of Queer Awareness Month and National Coming Out Day, which takes place on Oct. 11, students came together to participate in the sixth year of a narrative tradition at the College that provides a unique [...]
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Posted on 25 August 2009
By Todd Petty
The College’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) are creating the blueprints for a safer and better world by working to design and implement sustainable engineering solutions for countries in need.
The creation of these “blueprints” is overseen by co-Presidents Amanda Lukacs and Dan Leal, both senior civil engineering majors at the College.
“We do pro bono [...]
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Posted on 01 April 2009
By Todd Petty
Every Wednesday at 1 p.m., students at the College meet on the couches above the Rathskeller in the Brower Student Center for an opportunity to temporarily bridge the gap between the modern world and the ancient Mediterranean World of the classical era. The Classical Studies Club provides a forum for students to explore the humanities of ancient Mediterranean societies.
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Posted on 25 February 2009
By Todd Petty
Every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., students from a diverse range of majors at the College head to Holman Hall 377 to get reacquainted with an estranged passion from their childhood: art. The Art Student Association (ASA) meeting provides students with an opportunity to create and share their art with their peers.
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Posted on 30 April 2008
By Todd Petty
The topics of democratic security and cultures of citizenship attracted students to the final politics forum of the semester last Thursday presented by Stacey Hunt, professor of political science.
Hunt discussed the internal conflict that has ravaged Colombia for the last 40 years.
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Posted on 23 April 2008
By Todd Petty
Rape may not go hand-in-hand with other crime, according to one expert.
In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the department of Criminology featured Callie Rennison, assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of Missouri in St.
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Posted on 02 April 2008
By Todd Petty
The prospect of war and efforts to decrease its likelihood through International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) were the subjects of the March 26 politics forum held in Social Science Building room 241.
The discussion was led by Irini Kutoroff, professor of political science.
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Posted on 26 March 2008
By Todd Petty
This year, the College received approximately 9,700 applicants for the class of 2012, a 20 percent increase from the 8,000 students who applied in 2007.
In addition to multiple other awards and recognitions, the College is currently ranked one of the 75 “Most Competitive” schools in the nation by Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges.
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Posted on 28 November 2007
By Todd Petty
Alternative rock band Mink joined WTSR for the birth of the College alternative rock station’s exciting new concert series. Held in the Kendall Hall television studio on Nov. 15, the free cross-promotional concert was open to all students at the College.
Mink answered questions from Chris Kubak, WTSR production director.
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Posted on 26 September 2007
By Todd Petty
Last Friday at the Rathskeller, the College Union Board hosted a night of avant garde electronic musical acts. The night’s bill, featuring Dayroom and Trees!, two outside acts hailing from Annville, Pa., completed an eclectic week of music in the Rathskeller kicked off by The Blue Method on Tuesday.
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