Error: Webpage Unavailable…Again

Sydney Smith, Writer
February 6, 2012

It’s unreliable, slow…and necessary. Catawba College’s internet connection certainly strikes negative chords among students. Since every student at Catawba College uses the campus internet daily for Blackboard, Catlink, and e-mail access, this vital asset proves to be a major obstacle in completing... 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 »

SAY Yes to YES!

Megan Varnadore, Writer/Editor
January 24, 2012

All of you business savvy people and entrepreneurs out there– listen up!  There’s a new group on ca.mpus called the Young Entrepreneur’s Society (YES). If you’re looking to start a business or simply need some business advice or skills, We are here to help! I decided to join and at the... Read more »

Event Preview: ACS presents at PITTCON Conference

Olivia Myers, Writer
January 20, 2012

“Chemists keep it hot.” You might have seen these shirts around campus, but what you might not know is that the owners of these shirts are the proud members of the American Chemical Society (ACS) at Catawba. The ACS is a group of 35 individuals on campus who have a strong interest in chemistry... Read more »

I’m Dreaming of a White….Semester?

Olivia Myers, Writer
January 16, 2012

As the holidays draw to an end and students return back to classes, the dawning of a new semester awakens. After talking to several classmates, there seemed to be the general consensus that most students are glad to be back at Catawba, but they are not fully ready to begin classes. Winter break is... Read more »

Catawba Theatre: The Transition to Success

RC, writer
November 23, 2011

Catawba College has endured drastic changes in the past few years, even more recently in the past year or so. There has been changes in presidency of the school, coaches, deans, housing directors, tuition, classes, and professors. With all of these changes you have to sit and ponder on if these changes... Read more »

Non-Christian Students Call for a Worship Area

Megan Varnadore, Writer
November 15, 2011

Some students on campus have asked Student Affairs to designate an area on campus where other religions can practice and worship. The point to having this area, besides being able to worship, is to have a place where they could light candles and/or incense, per their religion. The Chapel allows this,... Read more »

A New Aspect of Catawba’s Beautiful and Eco-Friendly Campus

Steffi Cook, Writer
November 1, 2011

Today is not just a regular Monday.  Much more excitement is in store for the Catawba College community than normal on the first day of a long school week.  Around 3:30 this afternoon, bike racks will be assembled and put up by students around campus! Thanks to Rachel Cone, Senior Class President,... Read more »

Catawba’s Gay Straight Alliance: Creating Tolerance and Acceptance

RC, Writer
October 31, 2011

There aren’t many people that are aware of our Gay Straight Alliance on campus. That’s probably with good reason. For the past few years students have tried to gain support from the community and the campus to raise awareness of our GSA club and to make it a positive influence on Catawba’s campus.... Read more »

A Different Fall Break From Most

Steffi Cook, Writer
October 27, 2011

Most students opt to spend their fall breaks relaxing at home or going to the beach.  I chose to spend my four-day break up in Washington D.C. , the nation’s capital.  While in the District, I visited with my cousins, spent time with my twin sister, who is interning at the While House for the semester,... Read more »