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Speaker addresses racism in America

Speaker addresses racism in America

Andrea Dale, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

Jamelle Bouie, a political analyst for CBS News and chief political correspondent for Slate Magazine, spoke to students, faculty, and staff about the current state of race relations in the United States...

Ariel Palermo, freshman theater arts major and Daniella Silba, frehsman Spanish major perform a salsa duo at Latin Dance Night Wednesday evening.

Learning culture through dance

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

Latin music pumped through the speakers as instructor Heidi Garza began counting off steps with students following her lead. The pace of the music began to speed up, and the steps, in turn, began to...

Members of Delta Zeta stand in front of their booth, the only pink painted booth at Fall Fest. The university Greek Life are just a few of the organizations that participate in the popular Evansville event.

Fall Festival worth sacrifice

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor September 26, 2017

  During Fall Fest, Nathan Popp skips all his classes. The junior economics major is the chairman for Phi Delta Theta’s Fall Festival booth and said, being the chairman, he is pretty much...

Christy Gretchen, lead teacher for the Childrens Learning Centers 2-year-olds, helped her class decorate the fence to welcome James Putnam, university bus driver, back to campus.

Campus bus driver missed, celebrated

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor September 26, 2017

Christy Gretencord said she felt the heart of the university was missing the first weeks of school. James Putnam, university bus driver, was missing the first three weeks of school due to a car...

English instructor, Xavia Harrington-Chate talks to a group of students about her experience with diversity during her speech The Urgency of Now Friday afternoon in Carter Hall.

Professor speaks about diversity, culture

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer September 23, 2017

  After dinner was served, the room applauded as the president of the Black Student Union senior elementary education major Alexa Humphrey introduced their keynote speaker for the evening,...

Students attended QPR training, an acronym for question, persuade and refer Thursday evening. The event taught students how to approach the subject of suicide with friends and loved ones through a series of role playing exercises.

Question, persuade, refer

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor September 22, 2017

Ashley Evearitt said suicide is the second leading cause of death in teens 18-24.   “Suicide continues to be a prevalent issue in society,” the Counseling Center staff therapist said....

Stephanie Cunningham, senior staff psychologist – outreach and training coordinator for the counseling center worked with the RFWC and the DOSO to put on the event “13 Reasons Why Suicide is Not the Answer” for National Suicide Prevention Week. Cunningham said she only expected about four or five students to come and was shocked to see they ran out of seating. “What it boils down to is positive outlook, we all have a part to play with suicide prevention. Take a minute to save a life. That’s the fundamental that it all boils down to; that’s really all it takes to make a difference.”

Netflix series sparks discussion

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor September 19, 2017

Lakota Iron Rope said her sister attempted suicide during suicide awareness month a few years ago and has attempted various times in recent years. Since then, the freshman psychology major has had...

Devin Williams stood with fellow Engineering 471 students examining their high altitude balloon Monday afternoon. Rain interfered with the tethered test the class had planned for the day, but students still enjoyed. The high altitude balloon launch is planned for Sept. 30.

Rain ruins day, not morale

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor September 19, 2017

  Drizzling rain coated the Quad as thunder rolled in the distance. Engineering 471 students waited inside the business building, piecing together their high altitude balloon in hopes the thunder...

Rhythm fest rocks campus

Rhythm fest rocks campus

Jason Honesto, Staff Writer September 19, 2017

Brittany Smith Students of every age, gender, and ethnicity came together to sing and rap the lyrics of their favorite songs and enjoy dancing with one another Friday evening at the RFWC.  Julia...

Students filed into Carter Hall to donate blood Monday afternoon. The event was hosted by Delta Zeta and Kappa Alpha and the American Red Cross.

Blood donors exceed expectations

Jason Honesto, Staff Writer September 13, 2017

Bayleigh Wessel and Travis Smith sat at the entrance of Carter Hall, awaiting the arrival of more blood donors. As students began to file in line, pop music filled the air, creating a light, comfortable...

Spoken word draws crowd

Spoken word draws crowd

Sarah Rogers and Jeana Everhart September 12, 2017

Abigail Stanley More than 70 students and faculty squeezed into the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Gallery to listen to fiction stories Thursday evening. The sardine-packed audience listened with rapt...

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