During the awards banquet chapters were awarded for multiple awards including, outstanding campus leadership and involvement, president of the year, outstanding new member, scholarship and chapter of the year.

Adrian College Greek Week kicked off on April 8 with the opening ceremony on the Caine Terrace. This year’s Greek Week consisted of multiple events throughout the week. At the opening ceremony, all chapters received their flags for capture the flag. All chapters had the opportunity to cheer, with the most spirited chapters receiving points.  First place went to Theta Chi, second to Chi Omega and third To Alpha Sigma Alpha (ASA).

“I hope to have a fun week in which every Greek organization is able to participate. This is the only week during the entire school year that invites all Greeks in one, big social event and everyone is excited for it,” Amy Johnson, AC Panhel President “Also, I hope that this week will further strengthen the relationship between the IFC and Panhel executive boards, so that we can continue to create more all Greek events for next school year.”

Alexander Gettys, Dave Naperialski, and Delaney Andrews organized this year’s Greek Week. Approximately 200 Greek members participated in Greek Week.

“We have been meeting for several hours each week to finalize the details for Greek Week. We picked the schedule in February, so since then it’s been a matter of calling businesses, ordering supplies, and reserving venues,” said junior Delaney Andrews, who is a member of Alpha Phi.

Capture the Flag kicked off on Monday at noon. Each chapter was required to hide their flag somewhere on the main AC campus. Flags needed to be stationary with a small portion showing. Flags could be found by all Greek chapters. The more flags that a chapter found, the more points they received. If a chapter’s flag was found they lost points. Monday night consisted of the Olympic Games. The sororities played each other in dodge ball followed by the fraternities playing kickball. Points were awarded to the overall winner of each event. Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) won the fraternity kickball with Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) taking second. Chi Omega took first in dodge ball and Delta Nu Kappa (DNK) took second.

Tuesday consisted of another game of Capture the Flag and a movie night in Caine. Chapters were invited to watch “Old School” followed by a speech by David Napieralski, AC Greek Life Coordinator, on keeping AC Greek appropriate. Each chapter received a point for every member in attendance.

Capture the Flag continued on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Megathalon took place on Wednesday afternoon in the quad. Megathalon was a massive relay race. Each chapter needed to designate members to a task including egg on a spoon sprint, two liter chug, wheelbarrow race, eat a sleeve of saltines, and dizzy bat race to the finish. Points were awarded to the first five chapters to finish. First place went to SAE followed by Theta Chi, Phi Kappa Sigma (PKS), DNK and Chi Omega.

Greek Week involved multiple activities including Capture the Flag, a movie night, dunk tank fundraiser, awards banquet and toga party. Greek Week gave AC Greek chapters the opportunity to compete against one another while strengthening the bond in AC Greek life.

Thursday afternoon consisted of the Dunk Tank Fundraiser. A dunk tank was outside Ritchie giving students, staff and faculty members the opportunity to pay a dollar to dunk their favorite Greek. The chapter who raises the most money, with the most dunks, won the money for the philanthropy of their choice. Theta Chi won the event and raised $726.21 for The HOPE Center. The top three organizations also won points.

Greek Week ended on Friday with the can food drive, Greek Awards Banquet, and Toga Party. The chapter that donated the most can goods to The Daily Bread received $500 for house improvements. Pi Kappa Alpha won the event by donating 740 pounds to The Daily Bread. In total AC Greek Life donated 2,780 pounds of food.

The Greek Awards Banquet was held on Friday night. The awards banquet acknowledged each Greek chapter and the presentation of awards. Each chapter was given the opportunity to talk on the accomplishments they have had throughout the year. The top three winners of Greek Week were also announced. In third was Theta Chi, second Chi Omega and tying for first were SAE and Alpha Phi.

Awards given during the night included the Michael Kelly Thompson Award which was given to junior Cyle Rogotzke, Outstanding Campus Leadership and Involvement Award which went to Chi Omega, Philanthropy Award given to Chi Omega, and Community Service Award, which was awarded to ASA. Greek house manager of the year was awarded to junior Derek Owen of Theta Chi. Alpha Phi won the Chapter Scholastic Achievement Award with the highest overall GPA of all fraternities and sororities. The Outstanding New Member Award was given to a member of each organization. The recipients were sophomores Alex Toth, Brendon Szczepaniak, Emily Hlavka and freshman Dustin Long, Melissa Fannon, Dane Foster, Joey Schramm, and Abby Reeder.

The Panhellenic Council Member of the Year Award went to junior Delaney Andrews and the Inter-fraternity Council Member of the Year Award went to junior Morgan Emanuel. The Chapter President of the Year Award went to senior Tim Martuch. Greek Woman of the Year Award was awarded to senior Sarah Nietupski of Chi Omega, and Greek Man of the Year Award was awarded to Alex Gettys of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE). Advisor of the Year Award was awarded to TKE advisor Ronald Reeves and Chapter of the Year went to Chi Omega. A slideshow of Greek Week photos was also shown. Greek Week ended with a campus toga party.

To learn more about Greek Life at AC visit http://www.adrian.edu/student_life/greek_life.

Taking time to choose the right foods and to be physically active in between all of your studying will help you to be less stressed during exam week. Research shows that exercising can help you to feel less anxious, feel more relaxed, feel better about yourself, and help you make healthier eating habits. When combining exercise with eating well you can build a strong mind and body.

It takes approximately 20 minutes of aerobic exercise a day to help control a person’s stress level. This can take place in the form of many different activities. Some activities include: walking, running, swimming, or playing soccer, lacrosse, and basketball. Taking the time to do an aerobic activity for only 20 minutes of your day will decrease your stress level and allow you to be better focused on the different tasks you have at hand.

Another way to help decrease your stress level, along with exercise, is to make sure to take breaks from school work every 90 minutes. Taking a 10-minute break every 90 minutes will help to control your stress level.

Exercising alone will not be enough to help take down your stress level during finals week. Eating healthy is also an important factor.  Ritchie gives students the ability to make healthy food choices. You can make your own sandwich with healthy options including lettuce, peppers, and different lunch meats. Ritchie also offers a salad bar that includes eggs, vegetables, and fat-free dressings. Students can also choose healthy drink options while eating meals. Ritchie has a juice station located next to the pop machines and different types of milk located on the breakfast bar. Also, on the breakfast bar are multiple types of fresh fruit. Trying to eat healthy, nutrient-dense, balanced meals will help you feel less stressed.

Watching the number of calories you are consuming each day will also help you to better understand the amount of exercising you need to do. On average (numbers can change depending on different factors) about 10 minutes of a brisk walk will burn 50 calories. Even walking for the 10 minutes you have between classes or taking time to exercise between studying and taking exams will allow you to burn the calories you are consuming during the day.

Model Arab League is a simulation of the actual Arab League consisted of 21 members that meet to find solutions to problems in the Middle East.

Last weekend a group of 12 students traveled to the nation’s capital to participate in the National Conference for Model Arab League (MAL). Adrian College has received the honor of attending nationals for the past three years. The group was led by their advisor and assistant professor of political science, David Takitaki.

The Model Arab League conference is a simulation of the actual Arab League, which consists of 21 member nations who meet to find solutions to problems that the Middle East faces. The model gives students a chance to research their country and represent the viewpoints of that country in a diplomatic fashion.

The National Council for United States and Arab Relations (NCUSAR) based in Washington D.C. runs the model. MAL is meant to give students practice in diplomatic relations and encourage students to research the Middle East. The program also provides participants with study abroad programs, internships, and other unique opportunities.

This year students represented the Arab Republic of Egypt, or as its commonly referred to, Egypt. Different students participated in different committees, which discussed various “hot topics” that are plaguing the region.

After talking with other delegates, students work with other nations to create solutions, or as they are called in the conference “resolutions,” which lay the ground work for action to be taken regarding a certain issue.

Head delegate and senior Wil DeYoung partook in the Heads of State committee, which included discussions on cultural preservation, protecting trade, and involving youth.

Sophomores Rachael Nicholson and Lee Schriber attended the social affairs committee where delegates debated about education, assisting those with disabilities, and providing for widowers and the elderly.

“It was a great experience that taught me more public speaking skills and how to utilize research to come up with solutions for foreign problems,” said Nicholson. “It put me in the shoes of a person from a completely different country.”

Senior Andrew Adams and junior Austin Wallace represented AC in the economic affairs committee, brainstormed ideas for a region wide telecommunication system, discovering economic practices that will gain exposure for the area, and finding ways to combat illegal trade activities.

Senior Sarah Almack and freshman Lynzi Miller were sent to the political affairs committee to represent Egypt’s ideas about defining the Arab League, addressing foreign interference, and creating diplomatic ties with African countries.

“Modern Arab League has helped me with my people skills. It has let me meet other students from all over the nation and also learn about problem solving in a diplomatic way,” said Almack.

Sophomores Emily Gesell and Akin Oluwadare were the delegates for the Palestinian affairs council, which consisted of debate regarding ways for the Arab League to aid its brother-state, and its conflicts with Israel.

The joint defense council discussed military issues and problems of social unrest. Senior Jordan Neill represented Egypt in this council.

“It was a truly unique academic experience,” said Neill.

Sophomore Meg Vandekerkhove was the representative for the Arab Court of Justice, where she represented Egypt in a case regarding the Nile River.

Among the exciting things the group experienced while in D.C. was a trip to the Egyptian Embassy. Students were granted access to visit the embassy, ask an Egyptian representative questions regarding the country, and debate various political issues with Egyptian diplomats.

The group also visited the Mall, the National Archives, and the White House.

MAL is a class, which is offered in the spring semester, however, the course also runs complementary with the club D.E.B.A.T.E. Now, students are preparing for the American Model United Nations Conference located in Chicago, IL in November.

Students interested in participating in D.E.B.A.T.E, Model UN, Model Arab League or any other simulational diplomacy programs at AC should contact Vandekerkhove at mvandekerkhove@adrian.edu or Takitaki at dtakitaki@adrian.edu.

During Alpha Phi’s semi-annual philanthropy event Cardiac Arrest, students could donate to put themselves or friends in the jail cell.

On April 10 the Delta Eta chapter of Alpha Phi hosted their new, semi-annual philanthropy event, Cardiac Arrest. The sisters of Alpha Phi set up a jail cell in the Caine Student Center and were in charge of “arresting” people from 12 to 3 p.m.

Students could pay the minimum donation of one dollar to be arrested or have their friends arrested. One dollar gave them five minutes in the cell. Any dollar added to the original cost gave them another five minutes. At the end of the day, all of the money raised went to the Alpha Phi Foundation which supports women’s cardiac care.

“Cardiac Arrest is still a fairly new philanthropy event,” said sophomore Tess Steedman, president of Alpha Phi. “We are still developing ideas to make the event as successful as possible.”

Throughout the day, many Greek, non-Greek students, and staff members were arrested. Greek Life Coordinator and Themed Housing Director David Napieralski, and Inter-Fraternal Council President Morgan Emanuel were among those arrested.

“I think Cardiac Arrest is a great opportunity for Alpha Phi to get Adrian College Greek members, as well as non-Greek students to help support the Alpha Phi Foundation,” said Steadman.

Alpha Phi members were required to put any extra time they had throughout their day into working at the event.

All money raised went toward the Alpha Phi Foundation which supports woman’s cardiac care.

“I spent most of my day in Caine watching and helping with the event,” said junior  Amy Johnson, who also serves as Panhel President. “I thought it was a lot of fun. I especially liked watching people I knew being trapped in the jail cell.”

This was the second time this year that Alpha Phi held this event.

“Last semester was the first time we tried the Cardiac Arrest event. We weren’t sure how popular it would be,” said Johnson.
Sophomore Matthew Pecek was one of the people arrested during the event.

“Seeing how successful the event was, we decided to do it again this semester and it went over just as well,” said.

The event also provided entertainment for the sisters who were working the event.

“I had a lot of fun working the event,” said sophomore Kassity Truxell. “At one point, there were four people in that tiny jail cell which was really funny to watch. I can’t wait until we do it again next semester, and hopefully it will be an even bigger success.”

First was Courtney Brayman. Brayman’s style emphasized color.

“I combine the realistic proportions seen in natural observation with the expressive massed color present in the work of impressionists,” said Brayman in her artistic statement.

Sarah Brooks wanted to connect her learning style to others through her art. She took inspiration from her childhood. She wanted to change how children looked at learning.

Brooks wanted to “bring children’s science concepts in an entertaining and informative matter,” she said in her artistic statement.

Benjamin Coffman wanted to leave his impression in the art world.

“My work is the expression of creative self and myself in that moment of creation,” said Coffman in his artist’s statement.

Fourth, there was Christina Cranmer. She focused on animals and people.

Specifically, Cranmer tried to capture the emotion of a person’s face on that of a face of an animal.

Cranmer uses black and white because, “it creates an emotional aspect that can be used as a focal point for the audience to concentrate on facial expressions,” she said in her artistic statement.

Bridget Dill had a special style different from others. It emphasized specific things that could trigger the inner emotions of a person.

Bailey Dolson worked with oil on canvas. It was apparent through Dolson’s artwork that sailing is a huge passion in her life. She has worked for a sailing magazine, and dreams of sailing Lake Michigan.

“Sailing is a love in my life,” said Dolson about her artwork.

Brittany Hall’s work was powerful. Hall’s pieces were massive oil/charcoals of people. Each drawing had a specific relationship to her as well. She began drawing at nine, and always found it enjoyable. Eventually, Hall decided she wanted to pursue art as a future.

Carrie Kleine’s work focused on photography. Her purpose was to show her strengths and weaknesses through a camera lens.

“I step behind the camera in order to capture a more uncontrolled or unplanned photo of myself,” said Kleine.

The final artist was Mariah Postlewait. Postlewait’s work was created through photography that portrayed an older time period. Each photo was set in black and white.

If you missed any of the seniors’ exhibits, you can contact them individually for viewing or purchases.

Pictured above, some social work students recently traveled to Chicago for an academic trip. The Social Work Club is opened to anyone interested in pursuing a degree in social work or have already declared as a social work major.

Dictionary.com defines social work as “organized work directed toward the betterment of social conditions in the community, as by seeking to improve the condition of the poor, to promote the welfare of children, etc.” If you ask anyone in the Social Work Club, they will most likely say that this is a correct definition, but they will say that it is also more than that.

“The Social Work Club aims to promote awareness about things that aren’t regularly in the news or on the public’s mind,” said junior and president of the club Ashley Forker. “We try to get the false pretenses out of people heads as to what social work is. We try to educate people that there are a lot of different types of social work. We aren’t all just Child Protective Services (CPS) workers.”

Not all social work is based around removing children from unfit homes. There are several types of social work and the Social Work club aims to promote awareness about all of them. Some social workers work with veterans, as well as the Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transsexual community. Some work in schools, while others work as political-social workers and license foster parents. There are also social workers that work to promote and advocate for the rights of those who cannot speak for themselves, especially those with mental handicaps.

Every year the Social Work Club hosts a variety of events to benefit local philanthropies and to raise awareness about social work. One such event was held last semester; the club hosted a movie night where they held a showing of “Adam”, a movie about a man with Aspergers. The club invited an employee from the HOPE Center, which is located here in Adrian, to speak about what the HOPE Center does and how social work helps with Disability Awareness.

Last semester the club also helped to raise awareness about hate crimes and to spread the word on how to end them. The club hosts a number of guest speakers throughout the year as well as movie screenings that help to raise awareness about different issues.

“The club does a lot to educate members on a lot of different topics, particularly through documentaries,” said senior Chris Quinlan. “I enjoy learning about things that I normally would not learn about in a different setting.”

The club is an asset to those who are either undecided about what they want to do and/or those who are on the fence as to whether or not they want to go into social work. The club provides a community of people who are in varying levels of the social work program. It helps to inform people about topics and different areas of social work that they may not have thought about prior to joining the club.

“I was brought into the club because I was on the fence as to if I wanted to be a social work major or not,” said senior Katherine VanArsdall. “The club is very useful to someone who is on the fence about it. I was brought in and I found out through the help of the club, that this is what I wanted to do.”

Although they haven’t been as active as they would have liked this semester, the club is already working on events for the fall 2012 semester. On April 12, the club is hosting a silent auction to benefit a local senior center.

For more information on the silent auction or the club in general, feel free to contact the club president Ashley Forker at aforker@adrian.edu. You can also contact the club advisor Susan Nichols at snichols@adrian.edu. The club meets every Monday at 7 p.m. in Valade 110. If you are interested in social work, are considering becoming a social worker or are already in the program, it is encouraged that you at least check out the club.

Sophomore Colleen Grondin (right) modeled for the Dress to Impress event. She modeled a fitted sheath dress with a belt and bolero jacket. Sophomore Kelly Engel (left) won one of the night’s “Interview Essential Kits” prize packs.

On March 28, the Office of Career Planning hosted the Dress to Impress event at 7 p.m. on the main floor of Caine Student Center. The event was MC’d by sophomore Ben Momon and senior Michael Neal.

Various local businesses sponsored the event by providing outfits for the models to wear and prizes for attendees to win. Sponsors included 110 S. Madison, Arrington Bookstore, Sodexo, Walmart, WOW, Legacy Imaging, and Staples.

Maurice’s, which is located in the Adrian Mall, provided apparel for the female models.

“This event is important because it shows students how to prepare for the professional world,” said a representative from Maurice’s. “Tee’s, hoodies, and jeans are not okay.”

The first female model was sophomore Jessica Raymore. She modeled a black and white outfit. The representatives pointed out that the covered shoulders, knee length skirt, and simple accessories made the outfit appropriate for the work world.

Freshman Shannon Brown was the second model. She wore a cobalt blue two piece suit, which according to Maurice’s is a very hot color for the season. She also fashioned a functional and professional handbag which served as an example for an appropriate choice of accessory for women.

The last female model was sophomore Colleen Grondin who was fitted in a sheath dress with a belt and a bolero jacket. The announcer pointed out her clean cut hair, which is perfect for a job interview.

“Think simple is what is going to win the job,” said the Maurice’s representative. “It’s not all about being fashionable.”

Between the women’s and men’s models Neal and Momon provide some of their own fashion advice for those entering the professional world. They told the audience that those people who interested in technological careers could get away with wearing khakis and a polo, while those going into a government career should aim for a more conservative look.

Clothing store Men’s Warehouse of Toledo, Ohio provided the apparel for the male models.

Senior George Ryan Holton modeled the first look, which was labeled the “Wall Street look” which consisted of a blue pinstripe three-piece suit. Senior James Murtha modeled a fitted suit and senior Joe VanGeison wore the business casual look with khaki pants, slip on shoes, and a navy blue blazer.

“The one essential tip I have to share about picking out proper professional apparel is match your belt with your shoes,” said the Men’s Warehouse representative. “None of this black and brown business.”

Finally, Janna D’Amico, director of Career Planning and Kellie Carnahan, assistant director of Career Planning, took the stage to give their final tips for dressing for the professional world.

“Guys should wear a tie and shoes that match their belt,” said Carnahan. “Girls should wear a sensible pair of shoes with a matching handbag and maybe even a scarf, which are really popular right now. Also, find a good tailor.”

D’Amico and Carnahan also announced the winner of the prizes for the night which included gift cards to Men’s Warehouse, an outfit from Maurice’s, a gift card to 110 S. Madison, and the “Interview Essential Kit.”

ASA hosted the fourth annual Alpha Bee on Monday night. This year’s winner was Jessica Stamper with Lee Schriber and Stephanie Pridgeon taking second and third.

Last Monday evening Alpha Sigma Alpha (ASA) hosted its fourth annual Alpha Bee on the main floor of Caine. Students signed up to compete against one another for prizes in this spelling bee.

“[The purpose of the Alpha Bee is] to raise money for our Philanthropy, the S. June Smith Center,” said senior Emilia Ertz. “[The center] supports families with children who have developmental disabilities.”

Since 2009 ASA has been organizing this event to benefit the center, which was founded by June Smith, an ASA sister.

This year 130 dollars was raised to benefit the center.

There were 14 students who participated in the spelling bee including freshmen Joel Guild, Jordan Zalenko and Chelsea Gouine, sophomores Jessica Stamper, Melissa Roe, Lee Schriber, and Megan Vandekerkhove, juniors James Graney, Brian Pitman, Sarah Nietupski, and Stephanie Pridgeon, and seniors Ariane Hernandez, Chris Quinlan, and Eden Presland.

“I participated because I believe that the money is going to a good cause,” said Hernandez. “It was a lot of fun.”

Hernandez attributed some of the success of the evening to the relaxed atmosphere of the program. The hosts of the event were Todd Conley, the student activities coordinator and David Napieralski, the Greek life coordinator. Conley and Napieralski presented the words to the competitors and provided their own commentary in the process.

The Alpha Bee was hosted by Todd Conley and David Napieralski All funds raised for the event went to the June Smith Center.

“They’re hilarious,” Hernandez said about the hosts. “They had a good time which made everyone else have a good time.”

The panel of judges for the program consisted of ASA members junior Alicia Vest and freshmen Kassandra White and Abby Reeder. The judges looked up words and definitions for the hosts to read to the contestants.

It cost five dollars for a student to enter the spelling bee. Once entered, anyone could give a dollar to ASA in order to purchase a word for the participant of their choice. The buyers could either choose to give the speller a hard word such as “extravaganza” or an easier word like “cat.” If a participant misspelled a word, they could also be brought back into the game for two dollars.

“[My favorite part of the Alpha Bee] is getting together with classmates and friends for a great cause and having fun spelling some words,” said senior Alison Hedgcock. “Basically the whole thing is awesome.”

Hedgcock, the philanthropy chair of ASA and Madalyn Holyfield, the president of ASA, orchestrated the Alpha Bee this year.

Everyone who participated in the spelling bee received a prize. A few of the items available included gift cards to Jazzman’s, Frickers, Morning Fresh Bakery, Papa Johns, the Spotted Cow and Wolf Creek Golf Course. There were also a few items from the AC bookstore and the first place winner received a trophy as well.

The winner of the evening was Stamper, followed by Schriber in second place and then Pridgeon in third.

“I think it went really well,” said Hedgcock. “We had a lot of great prizes [and] it looked like everyone had fun.”

For more information about ASA and their philanthropy contact Holyfield at mholyfield@adrian.edu.

15 teams pre-registered for the game, and if they had all their members signed in before the event started, they were put in a drawing to be one of the 10 selected to compete in Family Feud.

During the five rounds, two different teams of five went head to head to compete for 500 dollars. In the final, the two teams with the highest scores competed for another 500 dollars for their team. The event had approximately 250 attendees. Todd Conley, Student Activities Coordinator, was the event MC.

“We do a game show every year, this year we decided on Family Feud, because we thought it would be fun,” said sophomore Megan Vanderkerhove, president of CAN.

Prior to the event, AC students were asked to take a survey with questions about campus and other topics. These surveys were used to create the questions during the game show. Questions included “Most popular spring break destination,” “Name a yellow fruit,” “Name a city close to Adrian,” and “Something you can’t hear unless you’re quiet.”

Lightning rounds were done in between team rounds. Students were told to tweet C.A.N. at @CanItOrCramIt to be selected for the lightning round. The first lightning round included freshman Tim Harkleroad and junior Nick Caradona answering the question “Name something people are chased after in movies.”

The next two lightning rounds had match ups of junior Gregg Govier and senior Zach Davenport and sophomore Isaiah Cross and freshman Shannon Woods.

Caradona, Govier, and Woods all won iPod Nanos and MP3 adapter kits.

“I may keep it, I may sell it or I may give it to my friend Russ Rizzo,” said Caradona. “I haven’t decided yet, I didn’t expect to win.”

The iPods and the 3,000 dollar prize money were purchased from funds for the C.A.N. budget that comes from every student’s Student Activities fee.

Some teams chose to give their teams themes. One team was characters from ‘One Tree Hill’ while another called themselves an Oreo.

“I wanted to play Family Feud to try and win the prize money and just have fun with some of my sorority sisters,” said junior Kelsey Carmichael, who is a member of Alpha Phi.

In the final round two teams competed for an extra 500 dollars to split among their team. Team one included seniors Zack Ritchie, Alex Gettys, Joe Van Geison, and Russell Rodriguez and sophomore Bryan Pike. Team two included juniors Delaney Andrews, Amara Karapas and Josh Luellen and sophomores Lee Schriber and Jill Sabo.

Team two won the overall giving their team 1,000 dollars in prize money.

Campus Activities Network meets on Monday nights at 8:30 in Hickman Board room.

Oxcart Literary Magazine is named in honor of Asa Mahan. Oxcart is a compilation of writings and artwork done by AC students. Students can submit work to Oxcart from the beginning of the fall semester until October.

Adrian College has always been proud of its rich history. Of particular note is it’s literary history. The literary history of AC can be traced all the way back to its founding days in 1859.  Asa Mahan, the founder of our school, brought with him when he came to Adrian an entire library, hauled in an oxcart.

Today, the Oxcart Literary Magazine is named in honor of the library owned by Asa Mahan. Oxcart Magazine is a compilation of writings and artwork done by AC students that is published at the end of each spring semester. There are seven literary editors, and seven artwork editors who staff Oxcart.

“The purpose of Oxcart is to encourage the creative minds and hearts of college students by offering the promise of publication and recognition,” said junior literary editor Zach Wilson. “It is the exact kind of fiery organization and piece of literary work which Asa Mahan would have wanted in order to represent Adrian College. It allows students the opportunity to speak with their own creative voices while giving them the chance to show their work to the community.”

Students wishing to submit their work to the Oxcart can go about doing so in two ways. The first way is to simply drop by the Writing Center and hand their submission in, or give it to any member of the editorial staff. The second way is to email potential pieces to the Oxcart’s email address, oxcart@adrian.edu.

Students looking to submit their pieces have anywhere from the beginning of the fall semester until October to do so. Deliberations and considerations take place throughout the rest of the fall semester, with a final list of accepted pieces being released at the end of November.
Pieces are then sent to the Oxcart art class, which takes places during the spring semester, and during which graphic designs and illustrations are added to the prose.

The final product is released towards the end of the spring semester. Pieces that are not accepted are returned to their authors, with notes suggesting ways that they can improve their work, and encouragement to submit again the following year.

“It’s a great display of creativity,” said senior editor Scott Krystiniak. “It gives our school a legitimate publication for students’ work.”

Students who wish to participate, but do not feel like submitting any of their work, have the opportunity to serve on the editorial board of Oxcart.

“I am personally interested in the Oxcart Literary Magazine because it forced me to step out of the limitations of the classroom by creating a work environment in which multiple staff members have an effect upon the work being done,” said Wilson. “I am interested in becoming a book editor in the near future, and, although the Oxcart is a magazine, I knew it would show me some of the minor in’s and out’s of the editorial process.”

Students who have questions about Oxcart can contact project leader Alex Noelke at anoelke@adrian.edu, or faculty advisor Linda Learman at llearman@adrian.edu.