Behind the traditions, inside the mysteries
Tori Wing, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
Behind the traditions Halloween traditions originated from Irish and Scottish immigrants in the 19th century. Other countries such as, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand embraced Halloween as a holiday in the late 20th century. The website www.historyhalloween.org says... Read more »
Women face tough season, conference game schedule
Michael Bennion, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
After being recognized by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association for the second highest GPA in the NAIA, the women’s team is now focusing towards accomplishing their goals on the court. With their success in the classroom and the MCC Preseason Coaches Poll ranking Grand View second behind... Read more »
Hauntings
Jordan Van Essen, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
There are several locations around the state of Iowa and the country that claim to be the site of paranormal and otherworldly activities. These claims may be true or false, but all of these places are renowned as some of the scariest places a person could ever expereince. Scariest Places in Iowa Independence... Read more »
Former, new players prepare for season
Michael Bennion, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
The 2011 Viking men’s basketball team looks to build off yet another successful season. “I look forward to a really competitive basketball season,” Head Coach Denis Schaefer said. The MCC Preseason Coaches’ Poll has the men’s basketball team ranked fifth in the conference. St. Ambrose University... Read more »
Time on Facebook may not hurt GPA
Catlin Richards, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
Good news for social networking addicts: a study that was recently published in “Computers in Human Behavior” shows certain types of use of these sites can increase students’ GPAs. For the study, 1,839 college students were asked to fill out a survey regarding their Facebook use, which was later... Read more »
Class gives insight to homeless
Jordan Van Essen, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
The Intro to Human Services class featured a presentation on homelessness from members of Anawim Housing as part of the class’ Community Awareness Series. The agency explained their mission and the services they provide, as well as discussed possible opportunities for service, volunteering and internships... Read more »
The Viking Vent 10/28
October 28, 2011
I don’t mind people crossing E. 14th when they don’t have the crossing light, but I beg one thing of you. As a commuter student, there is nothing more frustrating than driving home and getting a red light at the crosswalk when no one is within 200 yards of crossing. So please, if you are going to... Read more »
Cain’s “realness” helps him pull ahead in race
Greg Goode, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
Although he has never held public office, former Godfather’s Pizza CEO, Herman Cain, has gone from being relatively unknown to the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination. According to a poll published earlier this month by Gallup, Cain has achieved a 34 percent “positive intensity”... Read more »
Bowling strives for success during second season
Michael Bennion, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
In the second year of the men’s and women’s emerging sport of bowling, head coach Gary Gioffredi looks to lead the team to the NAIA Invitational National Tournament held in Indianapolis. Individual scores are totaled at the end of each tournament, with the highest team total being the deciding factor... Read more »
New classes added for spring semester
Brooke Curry, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
Special topic classes such as “Toy Camera” and “God at the Movies,” have been added to the Spring 2012 catalog and will provide a different learning environment for students. Gary Fandel, communication adjunct, will teach Creative Photography or “Toy Camera” and has won a variety of national... Read more »
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