Photos by Brett BeanIn the light of President Trump’s recent policy changes — from his stated goal to replace Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to the executive order suspending the entrance of immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries — President Andrew K. Benton held an all-campus Town Hall in Elkins Auditorium on Feb. 15 to clear the air … [Read more...] about AKB Addresses DACA, Executive Orders and Campus Controversies at Town Hall
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Meeting Informs Students about Mountain Lions
Photo by Bryce HanamotoRebecca Barboza, Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist, provided students, faculty and staff with more contextual information regarding mountain lions during a session on Feb. 10 in the Fireside Room in response to the recent multitude of mountain lion sightings. Barboza spoke at the session about traits of mountain lions and how to identify and … [Read more...] about Meeting Informs Students about Mountain Lions
Study Prompts Conversation about Body Image
Info graph by Kylie Myers A new study has revealed that the college "freshman 15" is more of a myth than proven fact. Charles Baum, economics professor at Middle Tennessee State University, led the study, which analyzed 8,984 individuals from 1997 to 2010. Overall, the study found that during freshman year, most people gain one pound on average, with men gaining 14.1 … [Read more...] about Study Prompts Conversation about Body Image
Cafecito Organico Closes Its Doors for Good
Photos by Monica Avila Cafecito Organico, a coffee shop located in Point Dume Village, opened its doors for the last time Jan. 31. As of Feb. 1, the store has officially closed. It is not clear why the coffee shop has closed, and ownership could not be reached for comment. A replacement vendor is expected to fill the available space soon. Cafecito Organico opened its … [Read more...] about Cafecito Organico Closes Its Doors for Good
Sodexo to Make Changes to CCB Cafeteria
Photo by Cassandra StephensonSodexo will install new equipment in the CCB Cafeteria, or Café Fresca, to maximize available food and drink options for students sometime in March.These additions will allow for students to buy hot single-serve meals and a wider variety of drinks and frozen products at Café Fresca, Resident General Manager of Sodexo Randy Penwell wrote in … [Read more...] about Sodexo to Make Changes to CCB Cafeteria