News
10 November 2006
Volume 119, Issue 7
Risky
business
It seems to be a recurring theme at the theme houses to hold large social gatherings in excess of the county-appointed fire code, leading to a violation of both Monmouth College policy and federal law.
Turkey Bowl weekend is usually marked by an increase in incidents resulting in disciplinary action of some kind. This weekend marks the period when alcohol can finally be consumed by football players after having inevitably stomped Knox College in the annual Turkey Bowl, alumni return to their alma mater to celebrate and a general sense of revelry permeates the air. Read More...
Candidate
visits Monmouth campus
On Nov. 3 at 12:30 p.m. in the Highlander Room, the College Democrats hosted a discussion led by Phil Hare, candidate for Congress in the 17th district. The discussion was led by senior political science major Silvia Fabela. Read More...
Student
work on exhibition
A large selection of student-created artwork is on display in the Len G. Everett Gallery of the Hewes Library from Nov. 6 to Dec. 1. Monday afternoon, Nov. 6, there was a reception during which the winners of each category, as well as two larger awards, were announced. Read More...
Making a
difference in the water
Everyone has heard the common expression “where there’s a will,
there’s a way.” Chad Pregracke obviously has a strong will, and
somehow he found a way to accomplish what many considered a highly
impractical goal.
In 1997, Pregracke was disgusted by the abundance of garbage which
was in and on the banks of the Mississippi River. Read More...
Ghana natives speak at international luncheon
Monmouth College’s modern foreign languages department concluded this
semester’s international luncheon series in the Highlander Room on
Wednesday, Nov. 8, with a talk given by James and Ruby Bukari.
The lecture, entitled “Tales from Ghana: The Gateway to Africa” was open
to Monmouth College students and faculty, as well as the public. Anyone
could attend the lecture free of charge, but... Read More...
The
Wackerle Corner:
Applying your liberal arts education
Today’s employers want workers who adapt well to change, communicate effectively, use critical and analytical thinking techniques to solve complex problems and interact constructively with others in the work place. Read More...
Monmouth
College named a ‘best buy’ by Barron’s
Monmouth College has been selected to appear in the 9th edition of Barron’s “Best Buys in College Education,” which is now available in bookstores and online. Read More...
It’s a good day to be a Democrat!
This midterm election has been one of great changes in the United States legislature. Today is a good day to be a Democrat, as they now control the House and Senate along with 28 of the 50 governorships. But this Congress has already made history by having, for the first time in United States history, a female speaker of the House. Nancy Pelosi of California is slated as the next... Read More...
