Bright Lights, Bigger Spotlight: Rayshaun Curtis Sandlin

Rashad Brown, A&E Editor
May 6, 2012

Here at Catawba College, it is near impossible to not know of Rayshaun Curtis- Sandlin. Though only in his junior year; the 2012 Mr. Catawba has served on the Student Government Board, been highly active in the arts departments, and working his way to receive his BFA in theater performance. And, though... Read more »

Students Suffer as Congress Considers Doubling Student Loan Interest Rates

Lili Kiefer, Writer
May 1, 2012

Do you remember opening your acceptance letter to Catawba College and the beam of joy that you felt when you first saw the words: “We congratulate you on your acceptance to Catawba College?” Well, this good news that is brought to incoming students across this nation every year will very soon become... Read more »

Jewelry by Shekyna

Megan Varnadore, Lifestyles Editor, Writer
April 29, 2012

“I love it.  It’s very therapeutic.  I love to give beautiful things to people!”  Right away, it is clear that Shekinah is a very generous and imaginative person as I talk to her and she tells me of her business ventures with jewelry-making.  Are you looking for a great gift for a female friend... Read more »

Huck Finn: A Play with Music Review

Bianca Stokes, Writer
April 23, 2012

General Admission 201 is what the ticket stub said as I sat in Keppel Auditorium, waiting patiently for Huck Finn: A Play with Music to start. As the lights dimmed, Jim (played by Rayshaun Sandlin) appeared on stage, singing softly the traditional Negro Spiritual, “I Got to Cross that River Jordon.”... Read more »

Mock Interviews Prepare Catawba Students

Sydney Smith, Writer
April 23, 2012

It’s a scary reality for Catawba College seniors — eventually, each one of them will be face-to-face with a CEO or manager, showing off their best qualities during a job interview. It certainly sounds intimidating, but not to worry — Catawba’s Career Services Office has the perfect solution... Read more »

Scholarships Help Students at Catawba

Darby Reedy, Writer
April 23, 2012

Many students, without the help of scholarships, would not have the opportunity to attend and blossom at institutions of higher learning. Catawba students are no exception. As with any college or university, scholarships have played an integral part in helping students attend Catawba. Lois Williams,... Read more »

2012 Spring Awards Convocation

Raven Canty, Writer
April 23, 2012

On April 19, Catawba College had its annual Spring Award Convocation in the Omwake-Dearborn Chapel. The special awards that were given out were created with the motto that it would be “our reminder as to why Green Pig represents Catawba’s commitment to environment responsibility and promotion of... Read more »

The Burkhardt Administration

Olivia Myers, Writer
April 22, 2012

New college President Brien Lewis isn’t the only new President around Catawba these days.  This past month, rising junior Jana Burkhardt was voted in as Executive President of the Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2012-2013 school year.  Burkhardt, originally an Ohio native, is currently... Read more »

Spotlight: Graduating Seniors

Stephanie Cook, Editor
April 21, 2012

Every individual in the senior class has constantly been asked this school year about their plans post-graduation from Catawba. Since it is less than a month until the big day, many of us have our answers now. I have picked five different outstanding individuals to highlight based on what they will... Read more »

Senior Salute: Stephanie Cook

Stephanie Cook , Editor
April 20, 2012

My parents weren’t lying when they said my college career would go by fast. Here I am, twenty-two years old, about to graduate from Catawba. I remember when I first heard of the school when I was sixteen, unsure of how to exactly pronounce it. After finally getting the name down, my twin sister... Read more »