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Swimming Prepares For Conference Tournament

Laela Ghorbani, Writer
January 31, 2011

The 2010-2011 Catawba College Swim Team is gearing up for their biggest meet of the year coming up February 16-19.  The team will be competing against the other 15 teams in the Bluegrass Mountain Conference in 22 events throughout the weekend at Mecklenburg Aquatic Center in Charlotte. Sophomore Lindsay... Read more »

It’s a Numbers Game

Sean Fontaine, Writer
January 31, 2011

The National Football League rings in billions of dollars in revenue every year and continues to prosper despite a global economic decline. This is thanks to savvy owners who build solid organizations through effective marketing, financing and management. The central cog in the NFL titan– The NFL... Read more »

Horizon’s Unlimited

Erin Kidd, Editor
January 31, 2011

As a child, I can remember taking field trips to the planetarium with my classes. Seeing all of the planets, stars, and constellations always amazed me. However, I did not enjoy the long bus ride to Raleigh that was necessary to get to the planetarium. I think most people will agree that a trip to the... Read more »

Catawba College presents “Fatal Matrimony”

Guest: Annabelle Prince
January 31, 2011

What happens when the act of holy matrimony becomes anything but? Come find the answer in Catawba College’s production of Fatal Matrimony, presented at 6:55 on, February 8th and 9th, and 7:30 February 10th – 12th in Hedrick Theatre. Directed by Dr. Kurt Corriher, Professor of Theatre Arts, Fatal... Read more »

Intramural Basketball!

Jarrett Murphy, Writer
January 31, 2011

It’s that time of year again, the Intramural Basketball Season is starting up and even more Catawba students our coming out this year to show what they have on the court. It seems like it does not matter what is on the line when students step out on the court. Whether students are playing for pride,... Read more »

‘State of the Union’ Focuses on Future

Erica M. Smith, Writer
January 31, 2011

President Barack Obama’s “State of the Union Address” was a message of hope for America on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. He stressed the importance of moving forward, in every way, toward a better America. President Obama has a list of goals he wants the country to accomplish in order to remain a... Read more »

Scuba Diving Class to Continue

Brandi Cockerham, Writer
January 31, 2011

It seems that a new craze is sweeping the campus of Catawba College. Just last semester, the first group of students took part in the Scuba class started by Dr. Mark Sabo. Ever since the class returned from their trip to Bonaire, there has been a steady buzz on campus about their experiences and several... Read more »

Shine Your Light So All Can See It

Molly Williams, Writer
January 31, 2011

Future teachers get experience by student teaching. Future athletic trainers gain knowledge on the sidelines of Catawba’s sports fields. Future musicians train in studios and on brightly lit stages. However, where do future ministers test their wings? Because of Dr. Clapp’s hard work and dedication... Read more »

It’s Easy Being Cheesy

Lori Hamrick, Writer
January 31, 2011

Everyone’s gearing up to watch the Super Bowl. You don’t want to leave the game to find food, but trust me, watching sports is way more fun when you aren’t starving! You can throw this into the microwave right before the game starts. This cheese dip takes just three ingredients and... Read more »

Winterfest ’11: Winter Wonderland

Lizzle Davis, Writer
January 31, 2011

Winterfest, Catawba’s semi-formal dance, took place on Saturday, January 29th from 9:00 PM-1:00 AM. Each year, Catawba’s own Helen Foil Beard Society hosts the event at the Crystal-Peeler lounge.  For this year’s Winterfest, the Helen Foil Beard Society decided upon a “Winter Wonderland” theme. The... Read more »