Used books looking for a new home
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2019
For $1 a piece, students and faculty can purchase used books for their enjoyment. Sigma Tau Delta started its book sale on Mar. 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the D Vickers Hall lobby. This is the club's second book sale of the semester. Vice president of Sigma Tau Delta Jessica Firmin, a graduate...
Rising artists showcase their projects
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2019
Artists in grades K-12 have their works on display in downtown Hammond. The Hammond Regional Arts Center held the opening reception for the "Young Artists Exhibition" on Friday, Mar. 8 from 5-8 p.m. Maureen Joyce, executive director of the HRAC, explained that students from surrounding elementary...
Green and gold take down the Golden Flashes
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2019
The Lady Lions softball team won against Kent State University in a 7-5 win. The game occurred on Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. in North Oak Park. Gaining two points in the bottom of the first inning, the Lions kept the lead throughout the rest of the evening. Rick Fremin, softball head coach, shared that...
Leaving Lion Classic II 6-6
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2019
Gaining two wins and three losses through the 2019 Lion Classic II, the Lady Lions will go into next week's tournament with a 6-6 record. After their game against Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, Alley McDonald, a junior pitcher, explained that a weak offense led to the 2-1 loss on Sunday. "We...
A time to give back
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2019
With the theme of love running through this week, students and faculty donated the gift of blood. The Campus Activities Board hosted the "I Heart CAB Week Blood Drive" on Monday Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. near Friendship Circle. Katlyn Daigle, student operations manager for CAB, explained why...
‘Ruddigore’ lights up the Columbia
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2019
Humor, love and a family curse caused a ruckus in the plot of an 1880's play. The university's Opera/Music Theatre Workshop presented "Ruddigore" on Feb 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. In this show, Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd, played by Ryan Blanchfield, experiences heartbreak...
Colonels prevail on Lion territory
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2019
After ending regulation time in a 60-60 tie, the Lady Lions fell to Nicholls State University in overtime with a final score of 73-66. The Lady Lions finished ahead of Nicholls after the first three quarters. Between the fourth quarter and overtime however, Nicholls put up 29 points, which outweighed...
Training to be an officiate
Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2019
Recreational Sports and Wellness put together a training session for students to teach the skills of being an official in charge of a basketball event. "Intramural Basketball Referee Training" took place on Jan. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Pennington Student Activity Center, Room 108. Jason...
Administration showcases the university to young scholars
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
January 30, 2019
The university invited high school students to learn more about the campus and be recognized for their academic work at the "Scholars Showcase." Over 130 high school students registered for the event that was held in the Student Union Ballroom on Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. According to Anthony Ranatza,...
University digging into sustainability
Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2019
The university installed 90 geothermal wells on the north side of Ascension Hall with 130 currently being added at the former site of Zachary Taylor Hall. This sustainability effort began almost two years ago with funds from University Facilities Inc. Faculty anticipate the money saved from the geothermal w...
Do not curse all the flunking time
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2019
I love the English language, especially adjectives that seem simple but reveal so much about the noun that it describes. If I describe someone as “shallow,” you have a pretty good idea of what that person may act like. They are someone who, no matter how hard you dig at their personality, will onl...
Updating street names
Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2019
Four streets on campus have been renamed following the ratification of a new ordinance by the Hammond City Council. Texas Avenue has been renamed to Union Avenue. Tennessee Avenue became Mane Street. Virginia Avenue is now Roomie Road, and Tornado Drive changed to Lion Lane. New signage has already b...
