Bright Lights, Bigger Spotlight: Rayshaun Curtis Sandlin

Rashad Brown, A&E Editor
May 6, 2012

Here at Catawba College, it is near impossible to not know of Rayshaun Curtis- Sandlin. Though only in his junior year; the 2012 Mr. Catawba has served on the Student Government Board, been highly active in the arts departments, and working his way to receive his BFA in theater performance. And, though... Read more »

Students Suffer as Congress Considers Doubling Student Loan Interest Rates

Lili Kiefer, Writer
May 1, 2012

Do you remember opening your acceptance letter to Catawba College and the beam of joy that you felt when you first saw the words: “We congratulate you on your acceptance to Catawba College?” Well, this good news that is brought to incoming students across this nation every year will very soon become... Read more »

Jewelry by Shekyna

Megan Varnadore, Lifestyles Editor, Writer
April 29, 2012

“I love it.  It’s very therapeutic.  I love to give beautiful things to people!”  Right away, it is clear that Shekinah is a very generous and imaginative person as I talk to her and she tells me of her business ventures with jewelry-making.  Are you looking for a great gift for a female friend... Read more »

Mock Interviews Prepare Catawba Students

Sydney Smith, Writer
April 23, 2012

It’s a scary reality for Catawba College seniors — eventually, each one of them will be face-to-face with a CEO or manager, showing off their best qualities during a job interview. It certainly sounds intimidating, but not to worry — Catawba’s Career Services Office has the perfect solution... Read more »

Scholarships Help Students at Catawba

Darby Reedy, Writer
April 23, 2012

Many students, without the help of scholarships, would not have the opportunity to attend and blossom at institutions of higher learning. Catawba students are no exception. As with any college or university, scholarships have played an integral part in helping students attend Catawba. Lois Williams,... Read more »

2012 Spring Awards Convocation

Raven Canty, Writer
April 23, 2012

On April 19, Catawba College had its annual Spring Award Convocation in the Omwake-Dearborn Chapel. The special awards that were given out were created with the motto that it would be “our reminder as to why Green Pig represents Catawba’s commitment to environment responsibility and promotion of... Read more »

The Burkhardt Administration

Olivia Myers, Writer
April 22, 2012

New college President Brien Lewis isn’t the only new President around Catawba these days.  This past month, rising junior Jana Burkhardt was voted in as Executive President of the Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2012-2013 school year.  Burkhardt, originally an Ohio native, is currently... Read more »

Drug Abuse on Campus

Megan Varnadore, Lifestyles Editor, Writer
April 17, 2012

Many of us at the current college age went through the D.A.R.E. program in elementary school.  Would it be surprising if I told you that the program had a boomerang effect on college kids now?  What I mean by that is that after several university studies were done throughout the U.S., the program has... Read more »

Catawbapalooza Week Arrives On Campus

Sydney Smith, Writer
April 17, 2012

It’s one of Catawba College’s biggest campus events, and it will be here quite soon! Catawbapalooza will take place this year on April 21st, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Catawbapalooza Planning Committee, a group that begins to meet at the beginning of the school year to start... Read more »

Chris Hughes: Harrelson Lecture Series

Jarrett Murphy, Sports Editor, Writer
April 16, 2012

On April 2nd, 2012, the Catawba community got to enjoy a special event put on by NC State, which was the Chris Hughes’ lecture on how media has changed the way people communicate in the new age. The lecture was broadcast through a viral feed from NC State to a few selected schools. For those who... Read more »