Farewell
Stephanie Ivankovich, Social Media Editor
April 6, 2012
After four decades of teaching art and design at Grand View, Dennis Kaven is throwing in the paintbrushes. “I have been hanging out with 18-25 year-old kids for 42 years,” Kaven said. “I now have to hang out with my age group.” His career will be celebrated at a retirement party from 4:30 p.m.... Read more »
Molecular biology students clone plants
Jordan Voigt-Norberg, Staff Writer
April 6, 2012
Molecular biology students have cloned several plants and are continuing work on their semester long project to align the DNA sequence. Students in Idit Hazan’s, molecular biology class have been working all semester on a plant cloning project. Instead of doing a different lab every week, they will... Read more »
Seniors unveil annual publication
Andrew Peek, Contributor
April 6, 2012
Art and communication seniors unveiled a year of work in the sixth volume of ALT magazine at the release party Friday, March 30, at the Science Center of Iowa. According to Nicole Barreca, graphic journalism /journalism senior and editor-in-chief, this year’s magazine is based on the philosophy that... Read more »
Music department continues tradition
Laura Goettsch, Staff Writer
April 6, 2012
The music department is carrying on the tradition of a spring soiree at 7 p.m. Friday, April 20 in the multipurpose room. Kathryn Duffy, professor of music and director of choral activities, said, “The soiree will consist of choral and instrumental solos, duets, trios and quartets, Kantorei and jazz... Read more »
Undie run reterns
Lindsey Trettin, Staff Writer
April 6, 2012
The second annual Undie Run, which raises clothes for charity as is organized by the Resident Hall Association, will be 6 p.m. Thursday, April 12. This year, the event will be a running and walking event. The starting point is yet to be determined, but will be on the side streets around Grand View campus... Read more »
I love you, you’re perfect, now change
Leila Rush, Lamar Schadler, Contributors
April 6, 2012
The play “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” starring six Grand View students, will be coming to the Viking Theatre April 18, 19, and 21 to explore the trials and tribulations of love. The play can be attended that Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday will also have an additional... Read more »
Students unveil campus magazine
Allie Ammann, Staff Writer
March 30, 2012
Created by ten Grand View University students who for nine months, search for different ideas to show off their creativity in the magazine called ALT. The magazine staff is combined of seniors in the art department and communication department at Grand View University. The unveiling of ALT Vol. 6... Read more »
Arm wrestling, weight lifting, world traveling, English professor
Lamar Schadler, Contributor
March 30, 2012
Not only is Brooke a well read, adventure-driven poet and photographer, he is also challenging the world record in dead weight lifting this summer at the Strength Institute in Des Moines. Success is only 25 pounds away for Brooke. His current official record lies at 605 pounds and the world record is... Read more »
Choir tours Midwest over break
Jen Bradwell, Staff Writer
March 30, 2012
The Grand View choir returned Sunday from a journey composed of 10 concerts in 10 cities throughout the Midwest. For many choir members, their 2012 Spring Tour was an experience they won’t forget. This year’s annual tour was comprised of five stops in Iowa; Cedar Falls, Clinton, Iowa City, Fort Dodge... Read more »
Professor spotlighted at Chicago exhibit
Jordan Voigt-Norberg, Staff Writer
March 30, 2012
Loyola University in Chicago is hosting an exhibit of work by Mary Jones, art and design professor through April 14 in the Ralph Arnold Fine Arts Annex. Mary Jones, professor of art and design, is a Chicago native. “Chicago is my home, the place where I built my career as an exhibiting artist,” Jones... Read more »
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