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Senior class gift reaches 36% of  fundraising goal
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Senior class gift reaches 36% of fundraising goal

Thanks to the promise of a large donation, the class of 2021 is one step closer to achieving its $25,000 goal of refurbishing the college’s Alpha Civil War Monument.  An anonymous donor has agreed to write a $25,000 check—the full amount of the project— if 50% of the senior class donates in some capacity by...

The anatomy of a Mock Rock routine
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The anatomy of a Mock Rock routine

For the audience, Mock Rock is a treat. It’s an hour of high adrenaline flips, tumbles, and aerials all provided free of charge. But what does it take behind the scenes to choreograph such daring stunts? What makes a winning Mock Rock routine?  Step one: plan in advance. Far in advance.  “If we go from...

Are two masks better than one?
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Are two masks better than one?

On Feb. 10, the Center for Disease Control released new guidelines for masking. Based on a study conducted in January, the CDC now recommends fitting a cloth mask over a surgical mask to reduce COVID-19 transmission.   According to the CDC, the study used “a pliable elastomeric headform  . . . to simulate a person coughing...