Catawba vs. Carson-Newman Basketball Recap

Sean Fontaine, Editor
January 31, 2012

January 28, 2012 Salisbury, NC- A contrast of seasons can be said for Catawba Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams this year. Success and hard work have the Lady Indians at 12-5 overall and 7-2 in the SAC. Unfortunately, success and hard work haven’t paid off as well for Coach Baker and his squad. The... Read more »

Look Who is at Catawba: Joel Leonard!

Raven Canty, Writer
January 31, 2012

Known as “the Maintenance Evangelist,” Joel Leonard, the president of SkillTV.net, an online resource that helps educate people about the economy, workforce, and skill development, visited Professor Wittum’s New Media class on Friday, January 20th. Leonard came to talk to the class about how you... Read more »

Bright Lights, Bigger Spotlight: Iliana Rivera

Rashad Brown, A&E Editor
January 31, 2012

“I’d rather do what I love than be miserable all the time.” Iliana Rivera is, as she describes herself, someone who really likes to have fun and loves to sing. Hailing from Burlington, NC, she is a free spirited, fun-loving young woman who aspires to obtain a career in theatre. The... Read more »

KSB’s New Interim Dean

Megan Varnadore, Out and About Editor
January 31, 2012

Catawba’s Ketner School of Business has been open for over 20 years and has received many positive spotlights in local newspapers and in our own, The Pioneer.  I sincerely expect this positivity and increase in popularity to continue, especially after interviewing Dr. Pamela Thompson, who is one of... Read more »

A Taste of Home: Gary’s Barbecue

Sydney Smith, Writer
January 31, 2012

When restaurant owner Gary Ritchie purchased an old gulf service station in April of 1971, in hopes of turning it into a barbecue restaurant, he did not know if the business would be successful. Today, Gary’s Barbecue in China Grove, North Carolina is one of the most popular local restaurants in Rowan... Read more »

“Oh It’s Just One Day… I Don’t See the Big Deal!”

Rebekah Brown, Writer
January 31, 2012

Valentine’s Day is coming up very soon. Many couples are scrambling to find that perfect gift, making last minute reservations at a luxurious restaurant, and doing other various tasks to make this day special. Cliche gifts aren’t out of the norm. Some people still love roses and heart-shaped... Read more »

Tyler Perry Comes to Charlotte!

Bianca Stokes, Writer
January 31, 2012

Tyler Perry’s new play “The Haves and the Have Nots” is coming to Charlotte! Written and produced by the brilliant Tyler Perry, the cast will feature Palmer E. Williams, Jr., Patrice Lovely, Tony Hightower, Alexis Jones, Maurice Lauchner, Jeffery Lewis, and Kislyck Halsey. The story... Read more »

The Power of Protest

Olivia Myers, Writer
January 31, 2012

Once again, the freedom of speech has prevailed. After the major protest of the proposed TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline, President Barack Obama announced on January 18th he would not pursue any measures to continue the bill. The proposed legislation would have created a 1,700 mile long pipeline... Read more »

Asylum

Jarrett Murphy, Sports Editor, Writer
January 30, 2012

The Catawba Wellness Center is renown as a prime spot to get in shape and meet like-minded individuals. Anyone in pursuit of a really serious workout should check out the Insanity program, taught by a fellow student, senior math major Dustin Craft. (I know what you’re thinking.. Is he working out... Read more »

The Journey of Trexler

January 24, 2012

Growing up, kids have always dreamed of doing something great. Whether it means becoming an astronaut, famous athlete, or a doctor, the dreams exist. However, few children rarely see these dreams come true. But one Catawba senior, Thomas Trexler, is trying to make his childhood dream of becoming a professional... Read more »