A Fun Place to Go in Rowan County

Lori Hamrick
April 13, 2010

If you’re looking for a way to spend a sunny weekend day, look no further than Bringle Ferry Rd. in Rowan County. Dan Nicholas Park offers lots of fun and cheap ways to spend time outdoors. Who doesn’t love miniature golf? The courses at Dan Nicholas are standard miniature golf courses, complete... Read more »

The Inn Hosts Fourth Anniversary Fundraiser

Leslie Denton, Community News Editor
April 12, 2010

On Saturday, April 10th, from 12 p.m. until 12 a.m. the Inn celebrated their fourth anniversary with music, food, and fun. A hot dog lunch was for sale to raise money for the Inn, and a pig roast took place later in the evening for free. The Inn is located  on Mooresville Highway right off of Jake Alexander... Read more »

The Significance of Easter

Leslie Denton, Community News Editor
April 4, 2010

Chocolate bunnies…egg hunts…marshmallow chicks…dyed eggs. All these make us think of a holiday that comes around every year: Easter. Each time this holiday comes around, families get together to celebrate the beginning of spring. There are Easter egg hunts that make all the kids (and... Read more »

Fun Ways To Use Your Student ID

Lori Hamrick
March 26, 2010

Most Catawba students know that lots of places offer a student discount, but we don’t use them often. Here are a few great places to take advantage of your student status! Uncle Buck’s 117 East Innes Street Salisbury, NC 28144-5099 (704) 633-3750 The Pioneer has featured Uncle Buck’s... Read more »

Waterworks to Hold Opening Reception for Spring Exhibits

By Leslie Denton, Community News Editor
March 3, 2010

Are you an artist looking for an opportunity to attend an art show? This Friday, March 5th, from 6-8 p.m. the Waterworks Visual Arts Center will be holding a public reception to open their new Spring exhibitions which feature four regional, female artists. Admission to the event is free. The mission... Read more »

A Valentine Dance

By Erin Kidd, writer
February 28, 2010

On February 22, Dr. Whitley’s Elementary Physical Education Class and Adaptive P.E. classes put on a Valentine’s Day Dance for the therapeutic recreation department for the special populations group.  The dance went from 7 to 9pm and a total of 28 Catawba students attended the event. Oldies were... Read more »

Fun Facts About the Day of Love

By Leslie Denton, Community News Editor
February 12, 2010

We all know about Valentine’s Day.  It happens every year on the infamous 14th day of February. It is the day when everything is covered in red, pink, and white and people give flowers, chocolates, and teddy bears to the ones they love. But is that all we know about this national holiday that... Read more »

“¡Si Se Puede!”: The Charlotte Latino Community Raises Money for the American Red Cross for those in Haiti

By Kaylee Johnson
January 26, 2010

Over the past weekend, I decided to take a trip back home for the weekend to good ol’ Charlotte, NC to escape the hustle and bustle of Catawba College life.  But my dreams of a peaceful, quiet weekend were soon dismissed as I was thrown into a whirlwind of craziness. It all started with one of... Read more »

Sacred Heart's Annual Oktober Fiesta

By Leslie Denton, Community News Editor
January 26, 2010

Henry Fairley [far left]                           A Catawba Alumnus and member of Sacred Heart, worked with local boy scouts selling BBQ sandwiches and pork shoulders.  Sacred Heart Catholic Church hosted their annual Oktober Fiesta this past Friday and Saturday. The event... Read more »

OctoberTour Night On The Town

By Bronwen Gainsford
January 26, 2010

Friday, October 9th was OctoberTour Night On The Town, in Downtown Salisbury from 5pm to 10pm. There was music and entertainment throughout downtown. Divided by Four, a local band, was playing hits from the 70’s through the 90’s on East Fischer Street. In the Farmer’s Market, off of Main Street,... Read more »