Final Freak provides fun and freedom from studying woes
Leila Rush, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013
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 their student IDs to participate in games of pool, various arcade games and eat free food, including pizza and appetizers. The... Read more »
Winners of Fine Arts Competition display artwork
Christina Finnell, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013
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 jury critiquing students’ submissions. Mary Jones, professor... Read more »
Student witnesses Boston tragedy
Kasie Brown, Contributor
April 19, 2013
On Monday, April 15 in Boston, 23,000 runners gathered to run the historic 26.2-mile marathon, not knowing it would end with tragedy. Two bombs exploded near the end of the race, killing three and injuring more than 140 people. According to an article in the New York Times, “Almost three-quarters of... Read more »
Alumni stay connected to university through events
Kennedie DeHart, Reporter
April 12, 2013
An event for alumni was held at the Barnstormers’ game from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 5 at the Wells Fargo Arena. Alumni and their families were invited to attend the Iowa Barnstormers’ arena football game Friday against the Washington Spokane Shock. The first 50 alumni to RSVP were also... Read more »
Students collaborate talents for publication
Kassie Brown, Contributor
April 12, 2013
ALT Magazine, Volume No. 7, was officially unveiled on Friday, April 5 at The Des Moines Social Club. ALT Magazine is written, photographed and designed by students. The Magazine is produced by members of the senior honors class and students have to be asked to be involved. There are 13 students involved;... Read more »
Pancake palooza
Samanthya Amann, Contributor
April 12, 2013
The smell of pancakes filled the air at Pancake Palooza as students enjoyed free pancakes from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. last Friday in the green space south of the Langrock Suites. Campus Fellowship, a non-denominational Christian organization, hosts the event each semester. Caleb Davis, criminal justice... Read more »
Play Buffet features student directors in final performances
Morgan Larrington, reporter
April 12, 2013
Acts of vengeance, toys coming to life, some miscommunication and one drunken bride will all be featured in Play Buffet, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. on April 17and 18 in the Viking Theatre. This production will showcase 14 different plays directed by 14 different student directors. Each night will... Read more »
Ensemble Chaconne performs in Viking Theatre
Ellie Walter, Staff Writer
April 12, 2013
The Ensemble Chaconne and the Ken Pierce Baroque Dancers performed music from the Court of Louis XIV Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Viking Theatre. The event was free. Peter H. Bloom, baroque flute; Carol Lewis, viola da gamba; and Olav Chris Henriksen, theorbo and baroque guitar, make up the Ensemble Chaconne... Read more »
Disease, depression linked by rat research
Lindsay Montgomery, Staff Writer
April 5, 2013
Sad Rats and Broken Hearts was a presentation put on by the biology department and given by Dr. Julia Moffitt, Ph.D., associate professor at Des Moines University, last Thursday, March 28. Moffitt is involved in a study that is currently being conducted about the link between depression and coronary... Read more »
Concert series brings different style of music
Jessica Scott, Staff Writer
April 5, 2013
Nielsen Concert Series returns to Grand View University at 7:30 p.m., April 8, in the Viking Theatre. This event is free for students and there will be a reception following the concert, enabling those who attend to speak with all of the performers. The Ensemble Chaconne and the Ken Pierce Baroque... Read more »
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