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.