Conspiracies make for bad policy

April 17, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutes By McKhelyn Jones | Arts & Culture Editor The Merriam-Webster dictionary says that a conspiracy theory “explains an event or set of circumstances as a result of a secret plot by usually powerful conspirators.” However, I believe conspiracies are a way for people to make meaning out of horrible events, such as Sandy Hook or […]

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Music studies professor interweaves culture and music

April 14, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes As class is slowly filing in, Ross Hagen, assistant professor of music studies, is setting up for the day’s class. He’s put up a PowerPoint presentation titled Disco and Its Discontents and begins the lecture with a scene from Saturday Night Fever. He then asks why rock-n-rollers might dislike disco, setting the tone for the […]

Ross Hagen: Professor, black metal enthusiast and father

April 5, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes The class is slowly filing in. Ross Hagen, assistant professor of music studies, is setting up for the day’s class. He’s put up a PowerPoint presentation titled Disco and Its Discontents and begins the lecture with a scene from Saturday Night Fever. He then asks why rock-n-rollers might dislike disco, setting the tone for the […]

Misadventures of Mackey: Beginning a weight loss journey

March 28, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes I am a 25-year-old college student, and I am unhealthy. Recently, I found out that I have high blood pressure combined with genetic markers for heart disease. It doesn’t help that I’m also considered obese by medical standards. However, that’s not what this column is about. It is about the transformation someone like me can […]

Professor explores occult themes during art history symposium

March 7, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Travis Clark, instructor of art history, presented on images of the occult, or “hidden knowledge,”in Bosch’ s Garden of Earthly Delights and Marina Abramovic’ Spirit Cooking during the biennial art history symposium in the Fulton Library Feb. 24. “I’ve had a long fascination with the occult. I think the reason I enjoy [it] is the […]

“Speed-faithing” opens dialogue on different faiths and traditions

March 6, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes “Speed faithing” is like “speed dating”. The Interfaith Student Council joined students of different religions — or lack thereof — to discuss their beliefs in the Reflection Center Feb. 28. The event gave students the opportunity to learn about another religion in a casual setting complete with food, drink and conversation. The questions were simple […]

Math Max: The bridge warrior

March 1, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutes The auction has begun. It’ s my turn to bid, but I have no idea what to do. My palms are sweaty, and my heart is racing. I’ve just switched places with a seasoned bridge player to try my hand at the game. I carefully arrange my hand by suit beginning from high cards to […]

Professor explores occult themes during art history symposium

March 1, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Travis Clark, instructor of art history, presented on images of the occult, or “hidden knowledge,” in Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights and Marina Abramovic’ Spirit Cooking during the biennial art history symposium in the Fulton Library Feb. 24. “I’ve had a long fascination with the occult. I think the reason I enjoy [it] is the […]

FREE health screenings could SAVE YOUR LIFE

February 27, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes The wellness center hosts free health screenings in the Science Building Atrium on the second Wednesday and Thursday of every month. Students, faculty and staff who are interested in checking their blood pressure and body composition are invited to attend. It’s really good for students to see what their blood pressure is. If they are […]