Not only is President Andrew K. Benton’s band Mid-life Crisis a unique aspect of the university, but it also plays an integral part in bringing the students together as a community. The Mid-life Crisis’ original bandmembers include Benton who sings and plays the guitar, Dr. Jeff Pippin on guitar, and Dr. Chris Stivers on keyboard. The band has incorporated several other … [Read more...] about ‘We put together a little band’
10 Seconds of Courage: Authentic living — tears for fears
You can cry. As this is my last column of the semester, I give you permission to feel how you need to feel. Weeping is welcomed; dry, wrenching sobs are expected. Or, if you possess the rare talent of crying a dramatic, single tear down the middle of your cheek — do so. If your face needs to contort and your tears need to fall, don’t be afraid to let them,‑ preferably in public … [Read more...] about 10 Seconds of Courage: Authentic living — tears for fears
Alcohol crimes up: Clery report chronicles campus crime
The annual Clery Act report has shown little fluctuation in campus crime, except for an increase in alcohol violations. The 2011 Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act report compares crime statistics from the most recent three-year period. The data is the result of crime reports logged by the Department of Public Safety, Student Affairs and … [Read more...] about Alcohol crimes up: Clery report chronicles campus crime
Letter to the editor
"I am currently a senior on campus and of my four years I have never been more concerned about the direction the Graphic is going in. The recent DUI reports that have been published are unnecessary and hurtful. I can honestly say that I do not have any relationship with the individuals involved; however, I do believe I should offer my criticism as a neutral third party. The … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor
Updated story: Fourth Floor shelves search for new dean
More than a month since the university announced Dean Rick Marrs would step down next year, Provost Darryl Tippens and President Andrew K. Benton have shelved the search for a new Seaver dean. During a routine meeting between the provost and dean on Tuesday, Marrs submitted a formal written request for reappointment after the current academic year. Later that day, Tippens … [Read more...] about Updated story: Fourth Floor shelves search for new dean