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Queen Ruby Steps Down From Her Throne

For the last three decades, Kaylene Ruby has been the queen of the Cowles Communication Building. She is stepping down to retire Friday, April 26 after 32 years of teaching journalism classes. Ruby has tenure of over 20 years and will be missed... READ MORE »»

Paige Kleckner in front of her piece title "LOTR" which is short for Lord of the Rings copy

Winners of Fine Arts Competition display artwork

The gallery in Rasmussen is currently displaying artwork from the winners of the annual Fine Arts Competition. Students enter their artwork into the competition where three jurors, who are professional exhibiting artists, spend a day in a live... READ MORE »»

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Athletes and Coach of the year

Anytime a Trans Iowa Charter Bus pulls up and Grand View University is on the schedule, be ready for a battle. Viking Athletics is as strong as ever and is showing no signs of backing down. Six times, the Midwest Collegiate Conference Championship... READ MORE »»

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Everyone Has a Story: Joel Beckman

Imagine having a college path all planned out, including a scholarship to run track, only to have it essentially taken away when the school is forced to close its doors. It may sound like a nightmare, but it became reality for Joel Beckman,... READ MORE »»

Junior Lauren Lightner serving the ball

Team goals lift player abilities

The men’s tennis team stands in its season with a record of 3-6 and the women’s tennis team’s record is 3-7. Both teams continue to strive for improvements. The tennis season is almost over, but that doesn’t mean the teams are taking... READ MORE »»

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Coach’s legacy previals

Assistant football coach David Grubb passed away Friday, April 12 after a long battle with various illnesses he endured over the past year. A memorial service will be held in Grubb’s honor at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, in Sisam Arena at... READ MORE »»

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New position, different staff, even more excitement

Laura Goettsch, Copy Editor

“So Laura, how would you feel about being editor-in-chief of The Grand Views?” If someone had asked me that one year ago I would have wittily replied, “uhhhhh…ermmm…... read story

April 19, 2013 • 0 comments

Final Freak provides fun and freedom from studying woes

Leila Rush, Staff Writer

Viking Council will be hosting the first spring semester Final Freak from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 21 at Big Dog Billiards, located at 4510 E. 14th St. Students must bring... read story

April 19, 2013 • 0 comments

Summer fun in Des Moines

Leila Rush, Staff Writer

As finals wind down and summer heats up, people are preparing to bust out flip flops and lounge by the pool. However, there is only so much lounging you can do, so don’t... read story

April 19, 2013 • 0 comments

Junior Lauren Lightner serving the ball

Team goals lift player abilities

Christina Finnell, Staff Writer

The men’s tennis team stands in its season with a record of 3-6 and the women’s tennis team’s record is 3-7. Both teams continue to strive for improvements. The tennis... read story

April 19, 2013 • 0 comments

Viking Vents 4/12

Dying of thirst in the Sahara Desert, or as students know it, the comm. building. Too dehydrated for words. Please. Fix. Water. Fountains. Soon. -From all cottoned- mouth... read story

April 12, 2013 • 0 comments

Student voters, lowest demographic

Jordan Voigt-Nordberg, Features Editor

Attending a university is a rite of passage for many people before entering adulthood, however, if students can expect a debt load of $26,000, a college degree isn’t something... read story

November 9, 2012 • 0 comments