A Day in the Life: Chad Lowman a Grand View wrestler
February 17, 2012
6 a.m. “I have wrestling practice at 6 every morning.” 7 a.m. “I’m just getting done with practice so I go home and eat.” 8 a.m. “I have class, Lifetime Fitness and Wellness with the smartest man in the world, Zeb Sullivan.” 9:30 a.m. “I have Micro-Economics.” 11... Read more »
Sex offenders live near residence halls
Brooke Curry, Staff Writer
February 17, 2012
The number of sex offenders has grown to 5,217 people in Iowa. There are now 500 living in Polk County and 388 in the Des Moines area, including seven sex offenders living within one mile west of E.14th st., 22 living within two miles and 27 living within three miles. Jay Prescott, vice president for... Read more »
Studying Abroad: One student’s recollection on studying abroad
Stephanie Daggett, Staff Writer
February 17, 2012
It’s a rare and very special feeling to stand in between two moments in your life. This was where I found myself the first time I opened the door to my apartment in Florence, Italy in August 2011. I remember sliding the oversized key into the lock and pushing on the large bronze doorknob in the center... Read more »
Clooney displays talent, cast shine
Allie Ammann, Staff Writer
February 17, 2012
With 49 awards and many nominations, I was excited to watch George Clooney in his most recent movie, “The Descendants.” The story is based on a dysfunctional family living in Hawaii. The beginning shows Clooney’s character, Matt King, a workaholic lawyer, sitting in a hospital where his wife... Read more »
A little bit of history
Kassie Brown, Nicole Barreca, Stephanie Daggett
February 17, 2012
Take a trip back in time and read about the history of Grand View’s student-run publications The Process behind Bifrost By: Kassie Brown This year marks the ninth issue of the student publication Bifrost, which publishes students’ writing, photography and artwork annually in the... Read more »
Coindence makes art student $500 richer
Andy Peek, contributor
February 10, 2012
A student received $500 for a painting last Tuesday, thanks to the Occupy Iowa group and a class assignment. Andrea Rosella, graphic design senior, was given a time marker assignment last semester to capture a specific moment or event happening on a particular day, and then create a painting that reflected... Read more »
A Day in the Life: Bonita Bontrager director of Residence Life
February 10, 2012
7 a.m. “I have already been up for two hours. I work out. I am a religious breakfast eater and like to take a long time to get ready. I enjoy a little quiet time before I start my day.” 8 a.m. “I’m at work getting ready to kick off the day.” 9 a.m. “ I am checking and sending emails and going... Read more »
Student plans yaer for teaching abroad
Samanthya Amann, staff writer
February 10, 2012
The largest city in Bolivia, Santa Cruz, is home to more than two million people. This August, it may become the temporary home for Kate Burnette, secondary education senior, who will be teaching English, reading and literacy for grades 9-12 at the Santa Cruz Christian Learning Center. “I decided to... Read more »
Student fees go toward campus activies
Stephanie Ivankovich, Social Media Editor
February 10, 2012
Every student’s tuition bill includes a student activity fee of $65. But where does that money go? This year the school received $206,830 from the student activity fee. The $65 is divided in five different categories: Viking Council, Student Activity Council, Viking Council/Student Activity Council,... Read more »
Networking creates connections for jobs
Stephanie Daggett, staff writer
February 10, 2012
Graduation and job hunting may have scary connotations for college seniors. Today, overqualified people are applying for the same positions as new college graduates. Yet, there are still ways students can get a head start on a successful future. Many professors at Grand View tell students that getting... Read more »
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