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Shan Sherwan, former member of the Iraqi Young Leader project, started an initiative through the International Rescue Committee called Educate to Empower. The program is used to teach Iraqi women skills such as sewing, jewelry making, and English.

‘She has become such a force in this world’

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor November 7, 2017

Sherwan’s passion for women’s rights began when she was 14. She realized her brother could do things that were unacceptable for her to do as a girl. Sherwan couldn’t understand why the rules...

Theresa Holcomb, junior exercise science major, paints faces as a member of the art club for the Day of the Dead celebration Wednesday evening.

A celebration of life and death

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer November 3, 2017

Students shielded their candles trying to keep them lit as the group formed a loose circle.  Even with the wind, the view was still moving. “We made a circle of light to symbolize going from...

Mary Stoll, Associate Professor of Philosophy, answers a question from the audience in response to the National Geographic documentary “Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric. Stoll sat on the panel with two other university faculty members, and two SAGA students.

‘There is a lack of understanding’

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor November 2, 2017

Jenn Horn said there are always people behind labels. "People have always put each other into categories,” the instructor of English said. “But those individuals are human beings whether we...

Staff Council hosted the second annual pumpkin carving contest Friday afternoon. The pumpkins were displayed in the University Center Breezeway, allowing students and faculty to vote on their favorite one.

Staff Council carves Halloween tradition

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer October 31, 2017

The carved grin on Lance Woods’ pumpkin seemed to grow wider each time a student placed another vote in its favor. The Operation Manager for Information Technology won first place in the pumpkin...

Students and SAGA members participate in a panel discussion about how to be religious and also be involved in the LGBTQ community. Panel discussion leaders helped facilitate discussions, guide, and ask questions.

SAGA event combines religious, LGBTQ beliefs

Austin Lewis, Staff Writer October 24, 2017

Landon Davis was one of the only people in the room who didn’t follow a Christian based religion. The freshman political science major was one the many students who attended the LGBTQ Spiritual...

Marcus Gribbins (left) sophomore communication studies major, Hannah Holte (center) senior elementary and special education major, and Nicole Schwartz (right) a recruiter from T.J.Maxx played a challenging game of Uno at the networking game night Wednesday evening.

Game night connects employers, future employees

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer October 21, 2017

Hannah Holte laughed with her table as the endless game of Uno continued.  The group had been playing for what felt like an eternity. Finally,  it was Holte’s turn and during her next pass placed...

Speaker addresses consequences of social media

Speaker addresses consequences of social media

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor October 19, 2017

Infographic by Sarah Rogers C.L. Lindsay said when he started giving lectures about social media awareness and alcohol, students were still using MySpace. Lindsay is the executive director of Co-Star,...

University and Evansville communities gathered at New Harmony for the Global Crossroads Multicultural Festival Saturday afternoon. The festival highlighted the diversity of the university and the surrounding area.

Festival embraces world cultures

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer October 17, 2017

The Ribeyre Center was filled with the smell of food as people walked around the tables placed at every turn, admiring the display of decorative masks, trinkets, and bags. Women in bright colored shirts...

Students and guests release rose petals into Reflection Lake during the Flowers on the Lake event at the University Thursday evening. The event was held to spread awareness for victims of domestic abuse within the community.

Domestic violence awareness brings healing

Austin Lewis, Staff Writer October 16, 2017

When Randi Bass was six, her mother was married to a man who domestically abused her. She was constantly trying to leave him. When Bass’ mother finally left, that only led to grief. The man would...

Anika Cunningham, freshman English literature major, participates in tie-dying at the event hosted by SAGA in honor of National Coming Out Day Wednesday evening.

SAGA celebrates LGBTQ+ pride

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor October 12, 2017

Josie “JJ” Jackson spent their formative years attending Catholic school. The senior communications major was raised by conservative and traditional parents who taught them that anything untraditional...

Cricket matches to highlight diversity

Cricket matches to highlight diversity

Gabi Wy, Editor in Chief October 10, 2017

Flicker At the age of six, Martin Koen learned how to play street cricket in South Africa. He played heavily during the summertime, testing his friendships as games became competitive. Now a professor...

GALLERY: Fall Festival

GALLERY: Fall Festival

Jalon Dowell, Bev Jones, Brittany Smith, Megan Thorne, Photographers October 10, 2017
Festival goers screamed as the Scrambler went faster and faster. The Scrambler is one of the many rides that the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival offers to over 200.000 festival goers. This is the festival's 96th year providing the Tristate with 136 booths, amateur talent competitions and a parade.
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