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Change Never Smelled So Good

Brandi Cockerham, Writer
August 31, 2010

Mondo’s, The Grill, Smokestack, McCorkle’s, The Sub Shop… no matter what you call it, it is not the same anymore. I had the privilege of sitting down with the director of catering and retail manager, Shane Huneycutt, to discuss the countless changes taking place in the grill. According to Huneycutt,... Read more »

Ketner School of Business Welcomes New Professor

Lori Hamrick, Writer
August 31, 2010

This fall, Catawba College welcomes a new addition to its faculty. Dr. Eric Hake joins the Ketner School of Business, teaching both upper level and entry level economics courses. Dr. Hake brings with him years of teaching experience gained in widely varied settings, including schools in Europe. When... Read more »

College for a New Generation

Angela Hope, Writer
August 31, 2010

This time of year always brings the familiar scent of fresh notebook paper, pens, pencils, and the sharpening of eager young minds. This year a very unique program has been designed for First Generation College Students at Catawba College. According to the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) a first... Read more »

Learning to Lead

Jeremy Gardner, Writer
August 31, 2010

Recently, the Catawba College Student Government Association (SGA) took at trip to the Blowing Rock Conference Center in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to take a few lessons on how to be a successful leader. Sponsored by the Lilly Center for Vocation and Values, nineteen students, all comprised of students... Read more »

Catawba Indians?

Brad Hamrick, Writer
August 31, 2010

“Hut, hut, hike”, yells the quarterback. The center snaps the ball. The quaterback takes the ball from the center’s hands just as the center releases it; all done in an effortless motion. The quarterback shuffles backwards in a rehearsed movement. His eyes dart ’round, scanning... Read more »

#1 Stunner!!!!!

Brandon L Coble, Writer
August 31, 2010

Down, Ready, Shock It was not your normal routine police call, however it was memorable. Officers arrived to a house in Corvallis, Oregon after receiving a call that there was an intruder. Upon their arrival, they found 19-year-old Tyler Patrick Thomas of Kalispell, Montana intoxicated and belligerent. Thomas... Read more »

The Blue Masque Olympics: Jell-O Fight

Kaylee S Johnson, Writer
August 31, 2010

Every new year The Blue Masque, the Dramatic Society on campus, inducts new members to be a part of their ranks by giving the incoming freshmen (and transfers) their own “Big Brother/Sister” in which to help give them some direction in their first experiences at college. Social Chair, Mary... Read more »

Life of a Future Marine

Writer Jarrett Murphy
August 30, 2010

Many believe that it takes a special type of person to serve our country, but I believe it takes an even better person to serve our country as a Marine and this is what one of Catawba’s most outstanding student’s plans to do after he graduates this school year. Aaron Cauble is a senior math major... Read more »

Wigwam Productions Make a Fish Tank and Sign Shop

August 23, 2010

Friday August 27th from 7-9pm Come out to the Student Center to decorate your own fish tank. Wigwam Productions will be giving away goldfish to the first students to arrive! They will also be a sign shop. If you have preordered a sign in the cafeteria, come between 7 and 9pm to pick it up.

Club Fair

August 23, 2010

Come out from 5-7pm to the student center to check out the clubs that Catawba College has to offer. You can join things like newspaper, dance team, republican club, or wigwam. There will be something for everyone. If you want to find a way to get involved on campus, this is where you need to look.