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Japanese students fold cranes in hopes of peace
With a square piece of paper, color side up, make a fold diagonally corner to corner. When I first walked into the advanced Japanese language classroom, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Yet when the light poured into the movie-darkened room, five determined faces were looking at me with such intensity; I knew the project... »
Annual Mr. Alpha Phi competition held for women’s cardiac care
Last Thursday, Alpha Phi held its annual beauty pageant-like Mr. Alpha Phi competition. The event was held to raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation, which funds women’s cardiac care. There were 14 different gentlemen who believed that they had what it took to be Mr. Alpha Phi. Judges for the night were Alpha Phi... »
AC Hooligans strive to unite sports teams
School spirit is returning to Adrian College sporting events, thanks to a group of fans calling themselves the “AC Hooligans.” The group was organized by sophomore Joe VanGeison and sophomore Alexander Gettys. The goal of the group, VanGeison said, is to establish a unified support system for all AC sports teams. “It represents the importance of... »
Adrian College musicians host concert to benefit Haiti
Last Friday, Adrian College hosted a benefit concert in Dawson Auditorium for the country of Haiti. All proceeds went to help rebuild the New Victorian School in Port-au-Prince. AC Alum Erick Swanson (‘07), in conjunction with Tom Hodgman, associate professor of music, and Cecilia Johnson, lecturer of music, was responsible for the concert and much... »
Alpha Sigma Alpha collects food, toiletries for U.S. troops
Over the last four weeks, Alpha Sigma Alpha (ASA) has been collecting various snack food items and toiletries to send to a platoon of United States troops serving in Iraq. “It’s great to give to people, and especially since they are doing something for your country,” ASA philanthropy chair and junior Kim Palmerton said.... »
Second annual Make-A-Wish dinner raises funds, adds laughs
The drunken and flirty wife wandering around in cahoots with everyone. The tipsy best man still in the immature college party mindset. The bride’s sister focusing the spotlight on herself at all times. These and other wedding party members were all on stage this past Saturday in the Adrian-Tobias Room for the second annual Chi Omega Make-A-Wish... »
Academic Services aims to bring awareness with Disabilities Awareness Week
Adrian College will host Disabilities Awareness Week 2010 Feb. 20 through Feb. 26. The following events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Danielle Ward, disabilities specialist, EXCEL advisor and primary organizer of the week said, “The week is designed to educate students, faculty and staff, and the community about disabilities. This... »
Circle K donates time, services to community
Among the many student groups on Adrian College’s campus, one not many people recognize is Circle K. Circle K is a nationwide group that does community service. They put together events and come up with fundraisers that they can volunteer at. At meetings, students are able to sign up for what they would like to... »
“Stop Kiss” to make waves at Adrian College
“Babbling, bubbling brooks,” the small, seven-member cast of “Stop Kiss” repeats aloud, following the directions of the stage manager, senior Ryan Chalou. They diligently repeat the tongue twisters to practice clear diction and stretch to loosen their bodies for movement on stage. As the rehearsals for the play come to a close, and opening night dawns... »
‘Hand on a van’ raises funds for Habitat for Humanity
Adrian College’s community service-based organization, Circle K, hosted a ‘Hand on a Van’ event this past Sunday at noon in the Merillat parking lot to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. Rules were simple: pay a $5 entry fee and the person who keeps their hand on the van the longest win. Students were also... »