The Knight Times

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.

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.

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.