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 »
Men’s Golf hosts tournament, dominates course
Josh Condon, Contributor
April 6, 2012
The men’s golf team hosted the Viking Classic at Briarwood in Ankeny April 1 and 2, placing first out of 10 teams. Senior Josh Manske was named “MCC Golfer of the Week” on April 2 after placing fifth in a field of 81 in Nevada and finishing sixth during the Viking Classic. Senior Yousaf Khan finished... 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 »
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 »
Baseball team shows “heart and strength”
Kassie Brown, Staff Writer
April 4, 2012
The Grand View baseball team traveled two hours and 44 minutes to Iowa Wesleyan to play a double-header against the Tigers. The game started at 2 p.m. The Vikings suffered a loss of 7-4 to the Tigers during the first game. Sean Wright, criminal justice senior and pitcher, did not pitch the first game. Wright... Read more »
Easter Egg Hunt
April 4, 2012
RHA hosted an Easter Egg Hunt today at 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. The possible prizes included airline vouchers, Adventureland/Worlds and Oceans of Fun tickets, State Fair tickets, Bookstore gift cards, donations to chariety, movie gift bags and zoo passes. [Show as slideshow] ... 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 »
Jump for the sky
March 30, 2012
Brooke Curry Staff Writer Sky Zone Sports is an indoor trampoline park for kids, teens and adults to play games, get physical activity and compete, all in one session. Tracy Walker, Sky Zone Sports owner, said, “Sky Zone provides the most effective combination of fun and fitness that anyone... 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 »
Golf team travels country; performs at high level
Sophie Saks, Staff Writer
March 30, 2012
The Grand View men’s golf team traveled to Primm, Nevada to compete in the Battle at Primm, placing third out of sixteen teams. David Walter, sports management sophomore, said “We felt alright, we aren’t satisfied without a win but the only two teams that beat us were ranked number 1 and 2 in the... Read more »
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