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Tri-Beta’s Annual Pumpkin Disection

By Kaylee Johnson
October 31, 2009

Each year at Catawba, the Tri-Beta society holds its annual Pumpkin Dissection. Read more »

Carolina Balloon Festival

By Leslie Denton and Kaylee Johnson
October 30, 2009

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane… NO, it’s just a couple dozen hot air balloons floating through the sky. Read more »

Get To Know Catawba’s Class of 2013: 25 Things About Jennifer Collins

By Aly Halter
October 30, 2009

This year’s freshman class is so huge, it’s hard to get to know everyone.  To aid in the getting-to-kn0w-the-freshman idea, we were inspired by Us Magazine‘s “25 Things” celebrity interviews. SO, read on to learn more about Jennifer Collins of the Class of 2013! 1. I’m... Read more »

Johnna "JoJo" Foster Makes a Home at Catawba

By Lizzle G. Davis
October 29, 2009

When it comes to being original, Johnna “JoJo” Marie Foster is about as savvy as you can get.  The eighteen-year-old is based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, with intentions to major in communications as well as to play on Catawba’s basketball team. JoJo holds a long-standing record with her... Read more »

SNCAE Pinning Ceremony

By Erin Kidd
October 29, 2009

On October 14th, a pinning ceremony was held in the Tom Smith Auditorium for Catawba students who were admitted into the Teacher Education Program. The ceremony was sponsored by the Student North Carolina Association of Educators (SNCAE). 54 Catawba students were honored. After the ceremony, the students... Read more »

2005 Alumnus Makes Catawba Proud

By Lizzle G. Davis
October 27, 2009

Catawba College’s Motto for years-running has been “Our Purpose: Your Promise.” For a successful math teacher, coach, club and community leader of Yadkinville, North Carolina, the promise rings true. Catawba College alumnus Rachel McCollum, 27, is now a mathematics teacher at Forbush High School,... Read more »

Foods To Eat For Your Workout

By Aly Halter, Editor
October 26, 2009

Many people still wonder why they are working out and not losing weight.  Others are working out and wondering why they can’t gain weight.  There are even some who wonder why they experience indigestion or cramps during their workout routine.  Read on to learn about the best foods to fuel your... Read more »

Ye Olde Merrie Carolina Renaissance Festival

By Kaylee Johnson
October 23, 2009

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is an annual tradition for the Carolinas. Once a year on the weekends of October and November, the Carolina Renaissance Festival comes to town. Read more »

N.C. Constitution and Education Forum

By Beverly Maurice
October 22, 2009

On Thursday, October 8, 2009, Catawba College’s Hedrick Little Theatre had the distinct honor of being the setting for the third program of a series titled The State of Our Constitution. This was a panel discussion with our own alumni and 2008 gubernatorial candidate, Bill Graham, serving as the... Read more »

Elvis’s Hair Has Left the Building

By Brandon Coble
October 21, 2009

By Brandon L Coble Just imagine it. A room full of loyal collectors, all of whom have looked forward to this day forever. The chance of getting their hands on a new collectible to add to their collection is staring them in the face. All they want is a collectible of the King. All day long, they anticipate... Read more »