Thursday, April 26, 2012

Student government elects new officers

by Bradley Levi

The Knight Times congratulates the students elected into office for the Student Government of Marian University of Fall 2012.

Several positions still remain open for the elections.

Marian goes global

by Hadeiyah Ameen

Marian University is going global.

At the State of the University address on Feb 14 2012, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management Dr. Jack Powell stated that Marian expects 20 of 350 incoming freshman will be international students.

Cycling: a global sport

by Hadeiyah Ameen

On March 29, the Global Studies Speaker Series continued with guest Daniel Lee, who informed the community about the global sport of Cycling.

German students meet Eva Kor, Holocaust survivor

by Brendan Dugan

Eva Kor survived the Holocaust and endured the horrifying genetic twin experiments of Dr. Josef Mengele. Despite this, she forgave the Nazis for the crimes they committed and has dedicated herself to promoting forgiveness.

Anatomy of the crucifixion

by Bradley Levi

The exhibition on the anatomy of the Crucifixion took place on March 29 in the Hackelmeier Library Auditorium. Dr. Joseph Bergerson and Dr. Charles Dietzen came to campus to present information about the Crucifixion from a medical perspective.

Biology students study in Puerto Rico

by Hadeiyah Ameen

Eight Marian biology students accompanied by three staff members went on their second “on location” lab trip to Puerto Rico. Their first lab trip was in the spring of 2010 when they traveled to Pensacola, Florida.

Nursing students serve in Honduras

by Brendan Dugan

This past Spring Break, eleven Marian nursing students traveled to Honduras to provide “medical brigades” as a key part of the Healthcare Missions (NUR 316) course.

Throughout the week, the students provided much-needed medical care, taught preventative healthcare practices, such how to adequately clean water for consumption, and distributed clothing and shoes. The students also taught in Bible school and participated in Mass on the Sunday they arrived.

Shoeless students stir debate

by Katie McConnell

On April 10, Marian student took off their shoes to take a stand.

Know as the Day without Shoes, TOMS, a one for one shoe company, challenged people from across the nation to go barefoot in an effort to raise awareness about children living in poverty who can’t afford shoes. By going barefoot,
participants hoped that it would strike conversations among their classmates about poverty in other nations.

Marian: Building Bridges, Med school

by Michael Schrader

With accreditation expected over the summer and the prospected
opening of the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences in July
of 2013, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine has already
started building connections with the Indianapolis community and other universities.

President Dan Elsener expressed the idea for MUCOM came from a three-step plan: there is a need, there is a passion around that need,
and finding the economic engine that can drive that need into a reality.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

First Show Choir initiated at Marian

by Bradley Levi

Fall 2012 will be the inaugural semester for Marian University’s Show Choir. Professor Libby Hearn will direct this ensemble.

"The Show Choir’s main goal for its first year is to establish an expectation and tradition of musical excellence,” said Hearn. “A secondary goal is for the choir to make a name for itself in not only the music community at Marian but throughout the city and state.”

Bird watching tours in the EcoLab

by Hadeiyah Ameen

When EcoLab Director and Professor David Benson was young, he was unaware of the variety of species of birds. A college field trip in Colorado introduced Benson to a “world of interesting diversity amongst critters” as he described it.

Speaking Center opens doors

by Michael Baumann, guest submission

“I read somewhere that giving a speech in public is more terrifying than accidentally appearing in public naked or dying,” said Professor Cliff Oldham.

He informs the student body they can learn to fear public speaking no more, thanks to the addition of the Speaking Center to Clare Hall’s English & Communication Department this past August.

Simon Bruté Lecture 1st Annual Lecture

by Brendan Dugan

The Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary hosted the first lecture of its annual series Thursday Mar 22 at Marian University. Dr. William Portier, Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Dayton, presented the lecture on Catholicism in the United States.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Growth of the University




Assistant Vice President of Enrollment, Dr. Jack Powell, records that for the year 2012-2013 the University expects around 350 incoming freshman, a significant increase over last year’s 300.

“We are growing our enrollment of international students,” added Powell. “We expect that 20 of our incoming freshman will be [international students].”

World Quest at Marian

The Annual Academic World Quest Competition of 2012, sponsored by the World Affairs Council was hosted by Marian University on Feb 25. This year marks the 10th annual competition for the World Affairs Council, and Marian University has hosted this event for the past several years.

Kony 2012: Humanitarian Work or Narcissistic Consumer Activism

With over 78 million views and counting, Invisible Children's (IC) KONY 2012 awareness campaign captured international attention in the span of a few days.

Uploaded March 5, the 30-minute video "aims to make Joseph Kony famous...to raise support for his arrest and set a precedent for international justice," according to IC. Kony leads the rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), which terrorized the Acholi region in Northern Uganda until 2006 through rape, sex slavery, murder, and kidnapped children-made-soldiers, or kadogo.

Initially, this sounds like a humanitarian organization rallying well-intentioned people towards a good cause. A bit of scrutiny, however, reveals a number of problems with the methods of IC.

Recounting Alternative Spring Break

Twenty-two students participated in the Alternative Spring Break program to serve others through community service projects and activities.

This year, the participants could choose one of four locations to serve: Chicago, Indianapolis, Tohatchi, New Mexico, and rural Owen County, near Bloomington.

Academically Honest University

Academic honesty pervades the student body of Marian University.

On an annual basis, only 20 cases of academic dishonesty arise.

“It seems fairly clear that violations are rare,” said Dean of Academic Affairs William Harting.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Students Celebrate Black History Month

By Hadeiya Ameen

Black History month is more than just the networks such as BET (Black Entertainment Television) providing updates on African Americans who contributed to American history. Marian University students expressed what Black History month means to them.

Students and Faculty react to the new tobacco policy

By Michael Schrader

On May 8, 2011, Marian University transitioned into a new era in campus life, Tobacco Free.
The Tobacco Free Policy has been with the University for over nine months.
Dean of Students Ruth Rodgers suggested that the ban has been reasonably successful thus far.

A day in the life of an RA

By Bradley Levi

Having a free room to oneself, gaining leadership skills, and receiving a $300 stipend at the end of each semester can be a great way to gain personal experience while in college. However, becoming a Resident Assistant can be burdened with responsibilities.
Periodically, RAs have to be on call throughout the night, sacrificing sleep. Their duties involve cleaning up, going on rounds, enforcing campus policies, and organizing hall events.

Show Some Skin and Ink

By Brendan Dugan

Tattoo art from The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction's collection will be displayed alongside student-submitted photos of their tattoos in the Ephemeral Ink exhibit. The display will remain open from 9am to 5pm weekdays in Fisher Hall gallery from February 20 to March 23.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Open Letter to the University

This paper belongs to you. This physical copy, of course; this is yours, do with it what you will (we would prefer that you read it). But the activities and issues covered within, the vocalization of concerns and accomplishments from within the community, are yours.

Jenn Grinels hosts Open Mic Night

By Brendan Dugan

Singer/songwriter Jenn Grinels, described by the San Diego Reader as “the real, talented epitome of today’s best indie music,” brought her raw, honest style, spirited and engaging performance, and – interestingly – a selection of aromatic soaps and teas to Marian University. She performed Friday February 10, at the Knights after Dark Coffee House at 9pm in the Library.

Grinels combines the raw drive of blues with soulful elements and twists of folk into her repetoire of songs laden with emotion.

Super Bowl Champ Inspires Students

By Michael Schrader

“I had no desire, no discipline, and no direction.”

Steve Wallace, a 49ers offensive linemen and a three time Super Bowl Champ, started his speech on Saturday, February 4, 2012 with this quote. Wallace was brought to inspire Marian University students at the Second Annual Aspiring Leaders Conference.

Human Trafficking in Indy

By Bradley Levi

Everyone’s excited about the Super Bowl coming to Indianapolis. However, what many people don’t consider is that human trafficking, the modern-day slavery that affects mainly young women, occurs not even ten miles from Marian University.

Students help change the world

By Brendan Dugan

Charitable organizations and companies came to Marian’s campus to share their message and vision last Thursday, February 2, as part of student-led Operation: Change the World.

Break-in at Dorothy Day House

By Michael Schrader

In the early morning hours of January 23rd, the campus police station received a call that there had been a break in at the new Dorothy Day house. The police reported they received a phone call from the occupants that they heard porch chairs being knocked over and the door handle was being jiggled a bit. They also reported the individual fled the scene when they realized the house wasn’t empty.