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 »

“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 »

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 »

Winterfest is Here!

Rebekah Brown, Writer
January 24, 2012

Winterfest isn’t weeks away anymore; it is this Saturday night from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am! I interviewed junior Jackie Davis, treasurer of the Helen Foil Beard Women Society at Catawba, part of the committee in charge of putting together the dance.  I asked her what exactly Winterfest is.  She answered,... Read more »

Own the Mic: Chris “Yung Citizen” Williams

Rashad Brown, Writer
January 23, 2012

“Mic is kind of like a figure of speech. It’s not just owning a mic, it’s owning the music.” Christopher “Yung Citizen” Williams, a city boy from Charlotte, NC, has aspirations of becoming a world renowned producer, a dream he discovered while still in high school. However, even though he... 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’s New Addition

Bianca Stokes, Writer
January 17, 2012

There are various publications and media based avenues in which the people of Catawba can express themselves artistically. You have the literary magazine, The Arrowhead, in which students (as well as the faculty and staff) can submit anything from poetry to photography. Then there’s The Campus... Read more »

Own the Mic: CaLeb Hill

Rashad Brown, Writer
January 17, 2012

“Music ties in with any type of human interaction.” CaLeb Hill has mastered the technique of using his music to connect with audiences of all backgrounds. The Salisbury native has found his perfect blend of folk, rock, blues, and jazz music through many years of experimentation. When asked where... Read more »