Alumni Spotlight: Kyle Thortsen

Stephanie Cook, Editor
February 4, 2012

Catawba College alum Kyle Thortsen is one lucky guy.  Not only was he able to play the sport he loved in college, he now teaches it to people of all ages! Originally from Charlotte, N.C., Thortsen currently resides in Durham and is a USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association) Certified Teaching... Read more »

Alumni Spotlight: Jen Trout

Darby Reedy, Writer
February 4, 2012

From hairbrush to ESPN, Jen Trout has come a long way since practicing her television skills in front of a mirror during middle school. A 2010 Catawba graduate hailing from Seaford, New York, Jen came to Catawba to discover herself. She was looking for a college that would offer her the luxury of being... 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 »

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 »

Student Spotlight: Cory Kluttz

Darby Reedy, Writer
January 23, 2012

“Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.”   –Ronald Reagan Music runs in Cory Kluttz’s blood. A senior music major from China Grove, North Carolina, Cory has been making music since his elementary school days when he first picked up the recorder. He began playing the trumpet in sixth... Read more »

Athlete Spotlight: Chloé Bully

Sydney Smith, Writer
January 23, 2012

One of the fresh faces on the Catawba Lady Indians Basketball team, freshman Chloé Bully, is taking the court by storm. Bully, a native of Hannut, Belgium, decided to attend Catawba College because of its many opportunities. By coming to Catawba, Bully not only received the chance to play basketball... Read more »

Getting to Know One of Catawba’s Cheeseheads

Steffi Cook, Editor
January 22, 2012

Hardcore Green Bay Packers fan Sloan Kessler is ready for a great second semester at Catawba College. The freshman from Onalaska, Wisconsin has much to look forward to in the next few months. One of the events topping her list is competing for the Indians in her very first collegiate tennis season this... Read more »

Catawba Pride: The Band Marches Again

Darby Reedy, Writer
January 17, 2012

Almost forty years ago, the Catawba College marching band ventured onto the football field for the last time. Until now. This past fall, Catawba debuted a full-fledged marching group for the first time since 1973. Performing at all the home football games this past fall, the Catawba Pride Marching Band... Read more »

SGA Sophomore Class In Action

Sean Fontaine
November 1, 2011

Thursday October 27th marked a memorable date in the lives of the residents at Trinity Oaks Assisted Living, located just off of Klumac Road in Salisbury, NC, as the SGA Sophomore Class Officers hosted a Halloween celebration as a great way to give back to the community and make a difference too. This... Read more »

The Sounds of Homecoming

Rashad Brown, Writer
October 28, 2011

This past weekend Catawba College came together to celebrate homecoming, reuniting family, friends, and alumni alike. This year the music department of Catawba filled the weekend with music, intertwining the musical festivities with the planned events of Homecoming. With sound from choral composer... Read more »