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Lent: An Inside Look From a College Student’s Prospective

Molly Williams, Writer
March 21, 2011

Religious observances are something that may seem out of reach and not make much sense to someone who was not raised in an atmosphere where they participated in a church or religion that took part in something like Lent. Since it is the Season of Lent, I thought I would offer my fellow Catawba students... Read more »

Meet the President

Jarrett Murphy, Writer
March 21, 2011

March 17, 2011 was a great day for students and faculty. On this day, everyone got a chance to meet our new school president Dr. Oxendine in the administration building for a very special meet and greet ceremony. Catawba held a reception for all to come out and welcome Dr. Oxendine back to Catawba, who... Read more »

Poet Steve Kistulentz Visits Catawba

Lizzle Davis, Writer
March 21, 2011

On Friday, March 18, 2011, Catawba College welcomed award-winning poet Steve Kistulentz to host a craft talk, followed by a poetry reading at the Literary Bookpost in Salisbury.  Kistulentz’s latest book of poems, The Luckless Age, is the winner of the 2009 Benjamin Saltman Award.  Kistulentz is... Read more »

Online Registration: Registration Made Easy

Erica Smith, Writer
March 16, 2011

It’s almost time to register for fall classes. Imagine people waiting their turn, standing in line, and crossing their fingers for the classes they want. Everyone will be glad to know that students will now be registering for classes online, rather than in the Registrar’s Office. This process might... Read more »

Tuition is Not Going Up!

Jarrett Murphy, Writer
March 15, 2011

The price of tuition is not going up for all Catawba day students for the 2011-2012 school year. On February 15, the College Trustees made this decision at one of their regular meetings to not increase tuition or room and board fees. I, as well as many other students, are glad that this decision has... Read more »

Volunteer Catawba Presents: Relief for Japan!

March 15, 2011

Our donation booth will be located upstairs in the Cannon Student Center, and will be open during the following hours: (Note: If you would like to volunteer work at the donation booth during one of the times below, we’ll have a sign-up sheet available at the booth.) Tuesday, March 15th – 5:00... Read more »

A New Way to Vote at Catawba

Jeremy Gardner, Writer
March 15, 2011

The Catawba College Student Government Association has made changes in the way they allow students to vote in SGA elections. Since there had been confusion about who could vote for which class, or represent said class, they put into affect a system that required students to register to vote in which... Read more »

Housing Policy Remains the Same…For Now

Brandi Cockerham, Writer
March 15, 2011

For the past few weeks, there has been quite a buzz on campus about whether or not the housing policy will change for the 2011-2012 school year. Luckily, I had the pleasure of discussing the budding rumors of a policy change with the SGA Student Body President, Kendra Joyner. Both Joyner and Junior Sarah... Read more »

A Visit from the D.A. and a Sheriff

Jeremy Gardner, Writer
February 28, 2011

Last week, a class at Catawba was visited by two important people in the law and justice system in Rowan County. Dr. Bitzer’s Law, Justice, and Society class entertained lectures from Brandy Cook, Rowan County’s first female District Attorney and from David Ramsay, Deputy Chief with the Rowan County... Read more »

Delphi Does it Again: 2nd Annual Princess Party

Brandi Cockerham, Writer
February 28, 2011

This past Sunday, February 27th was the 2nd annual Delphi Princess Party. The party is put on by the Delphinian Society and young girls from the local community are invited to hang out with some of Catawba’s very own princesses. The young women of Delphi dress up and organize a fun-filled day of... Read more »