Update: Former “Pioneer” Editor Aly Halter

Lizzle Davis, Writer
October 29, 2010

One of Catawba’s own is making quite a name for herself.  Former Pioneer editor Alyssa “Aly” Halter is boldly taking on post-grad life through her new position as an Electronic Media Specialist & Communications Coordinator for a K-12 non-profit private school in Virginia Beach. Soon after... Read more »

The Results Are In! Catawba’s Homecoming Court for 2010 is…

Jeremy Gardner, Writer
September 22, 2010

Homecoming Elections took place Monday and Tuesday, September 20 and 21 for the nominees to be selected as a part of the Homecoming Court for 2010! The results are in! For the Freshmen Class: Jon Buffkin & Crystal Almond For the Sophomore Class: Jake Snyder & Whitney Corriher For the Junior Class: Kyle... Read more »

Graduation 2010

By Erin Kidd, writer
June 16, 2010

Keppel Auditorium was full of sighs of relief and proud family members on May 15, 2010. On this day Catawba College held its Graduation ceremonies with a total of 276 students receiving their diplomas. With the students’ hard work and determination, they made it to the end and proudly wore their caps... Read more »

Senior Salute: Aly Halter – What I’ve Learned at Catawba College

By Aly Halter, Editor
May 2, 2010

Students attend college to earn degrees (well . . .  most students do).  Obviously, I was seeking a classroom education in coming to Salisbury, North Carolina to attend Catawba.  What I would take away from my four years here, I had no idea. 1.  Our little Catawba has so many perks. Your friends... Read more »

2010 Spring Awards Convocation Honors Students

Leslie Denton, Community News Editor
April 22, 2010

Catawba’s annual Spring Awards Convocation on April 22, 2010 not only acknowledged Earth Day but also acknowledged the abilities and hard work of Catawba’s students. The Omwake-Dearborn Chapel was filled with students, faculty, staff, and families anticipating this presentation of awards. Student... Read more »

The Pioneer’s Transition To The Web

April 20, 2010

Obviously, The Pioneer is now officially online! The transition from a print newspaper to an online publication was made smooth with the help of many people.  Dean of the School of Business 2009-2010, Dean Applefield, made our update possible, and we owe him a HUGE thank you! Maegen Worley, Catawba’s... Read more »

Getting Rid Of Running Cramps

Aly Halter, Editor
April 6, 2010

Everyone who has run a mile knows how awful that side stitch can be while you’re trying to get your run on. Here, I’ve broken down what causes it, how to get rid of it, and how to avoid it! Preventing the runner’s crap pre-run: Drink lots of water beforehand and during, if possible.... Read more »

Spring Break 2010: Cruises Will Pack On The Pounds

Aly Halter, Editor
March 16, 2010

Since freshman year, Abby Brown, Dana Dolbow, and I have planned to make our senior year spring break a memorable one. Mission: complete. And we have the extra poundage to account for it. Abby, Dana, Jen Trout, and I booked our cruise with Royal Caribbean through Expedia. We were planning to cruise the... Read more »

Bachelor Jake Chooses “SPICE” In Show Finale

Aly Halter, Editor
March 2, 2010

If your facebook news feed looked anything like mine, plenty of your friends were commenting on The Bachelor: On The Wings Of Love finale. Girls were throwing shoes at their televisions; guys were simulating high-fives with Bachelor Jake. I don’t think I’ve ever heard so many opinions on... Read more »

Catawba’s Top Workout Tracks

By Aly Halter, Editor
February 24, 2010

Need a new workout playlist to get you going? I asked various Catawba students their #1 workout song. Use this list to build yourself a new list of workout songs! Kortney Kavanaugh: Make Damn Sure – Taking Back Sunday Josh Owen: Canto 34 – Five Finger Death Punch Hannah Thomas: Run This Town... Read more »