Students will travel to the major sites and battlefields of the American Revolution with the Center for Military History and Grand Strategy over spring break. Led by Professor of History David Stewart, the trip will include visits to Norfolk, Virginia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Valley Forge, Pennsylvania; Washington, D.C.; and Yorktown, Virginia. “We’re going to visit some...
Panel shares advice on careers in writing
Real-world reporting experience is essential for anyone who wants to pursue journalism, Ingrid Jacques, a columnist at USA Today, said during a panel discussion last Monday. A panel of six guest speakers presented for “Career Conversations: Careers in Journalism & Media,” informing students how to make the most of their early writing experiences to garner...
Richard Day retires from maintenance after 32 years
Richard Day holds his retirement cake at a celebration the college hosted for him. Courtesy | Alicia Kelley After working for the college since 1991, zone maintenance technician Richard “Rich” Day retired from full-time work Feb. 29. He will remain on the maintenance staff part time. College President Larry P. Arnn said Day was one...
Elizabeth Spalding speaks on combating modern communism
Marxist communism is alive and well, said Chairman of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Elizabeth Spalding in a speech on Monday. “Widespread ignorance about communism prevails,” she said. “Many Americans are uneducated, have forgotten, or have chosen to disbelieve truths about communism and the destruction it brings.” Spalding pointed to the ideas of Karl...
SAB brings a nighttime twist to spring Makers Market
The Student Activities Board added a new spin to the Makers Market by changing the time, day, and atmosphere to send the expiring academic week out with a bang. “I pretty much stole the idea from a game called Stardew Valley, which is a farming and community game. In the game, there is a market...