By Adam HoldridgeStaff Writer On a Tuesday morning on the first floor of the Thornton Administration Center sit two ladies calmly typing away and intently focusing on their computer screens. A student walks up to the office with a laptop in his hands and the ladies look up. He quickly begins: “My laptop keeps crashing and I need to get it fixed!” Without an opportunity for the … [Read more...] about Get Away: Who the heck is Corniche?
Global Gab: Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kansas any more
Travis WeberStaff Correspondent HEIDELBERG—It was far from my typical Christmas break. On Dec. 6 at 5 p.m., the doors of an empty Moore Haus were shut and locked as many Heidelberg students began the first of five weeks traveling through Europe. Sure, I was free of classes and had no time commitments. It’s true that I spent most of break with close friends and family. … [Read more...] about Global Gab: Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kansas any more
Healthy Habits: Kissed some toads? Look out for warts
By the Health Center A patient has just learned she has an abnormal Pap smear and had tested positive for human papillomavirus, HPV, a sexually transmitted disease. She suddenly has so many questions: How could this have happened? What is HPV? I wonder which partner gave this to me? Can I pass this on to another person? Is there a cure? Will I be able to have children? Why me? … [Read more...] about Healthy Habits: Kissed some toads? Look out for warts
Religious Write: America’s middle child getting the shaft
By Kristen LowreyStaff Writer In the family of modern American society, there are three children: Technology, Religion and Laziness. All three have been born of society, bred and nurtured by America’s history, drive for advancement and changed attitudes toward religion and spirituality. Technology successfully strives ahead, dragging along Laziness, the spoiled youngest child … [Read more...] about Religious Write: America’s middle child getting the shaft
Whatever: If you have a dream . . . follow it
By Karma Chrisitne SalvatoStaff Writer “Dreams are what make this life tolerable.” So true. And I have found that in a world full of continuous trials, occasional disappointments and the hurdles we must constantly endure to make us stronger — our dreams give us the strength and courage to face each new, daunting day. The quote is from one of my favorite movies, “Rudy.” The … [Read more...] about Whatever: If you have a dream . . . follow it