The Courier

Front Page

7 October 2005
Volume 118, Number 4

Take a walk on the Wilde side

MC’s production of The Importance of Being Ernest

During this weekend only, the student-directed production of Oscar Wilde’s play, “The Importance of Being Ernest,” will be at Wells Theater

“This is a hilarious comedy that includes a mistaken identity, couples, love, family and much to do about nothing,” says freshman Johanna Elkana.

Senior Kathleen Kolbel is directing the play for her senior directing project for her major and said, “I read this play this summer and I really enjoyed it. When it was ‘okayed’ by Doc Wallace, I decided to do it.”

In addition, Kolbel has two assistant directors helping her: sophomores Katie Leifke and Leanna Wilson.  Read More...

Up ‘Till Dawn

MC taking an active role

Monmouth College is one of the 700 schools involved with St. Judes’ Up ’till Dawn program along with Western Illinois University and Millikin University.

According to Kyle Schierer, sophomore and participant of Up ’till Dawn, “The best part so far has been being able to visit the hospital and playing with the kids.” Read More...

“Save a Life” comes to MC

Simulator shows effects of drunk driving

Driving under the influence of alcohol is a huge problem among many people, especially college students.

According to the University of New York City, statistics show approximately 12.8% of all drivers involved in fatal accidents during 2001 are known to have been intoxicated according to the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) laws (.10 or .08) of their state. Read More...