Recently, a friend expressed wanting to delete Instagram after realizing they were subconsciously opening the app. He would open his phone for another reason and end up scrolling through his feed. He explained how originally he just removed the app from his home screen, putting his tuning app in its place, so he had to […]
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Doane’s first musical of the year, “Between the Lines,” debuted on Nov. 14. It stars sophomore Olivia Jones and Junior Cody Lee Crist and follows high school junior Delilah as she moves to a new school following her parents’ divorce. Escaping the real world through books Deliah falls in love with Prince Oliver in the
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On Nov 8, Daniel Dibbern celebrated his one-year anniversary of being hired as Doane’s Veteran and Military Services Specialist. He works alongside the Diversity Equity Inclusion, DEI, offices in the veteran and military affairs office. When he got the job, Dibbern celebrated by bringing his sons to a Doane football game the weekend before Veterans
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The Student Congress met for an hour and forty-nine minutes on Nov 6, discussing important matters such as stop day and the student appreciation dinner. Doane’s United States Institute For Technical Theatre, USITT, presented to be recognized as an organization on campus. The new USITT was able to obtain both recognition as a new organization
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A new Halloween tradition took root in Crete this year as Tau Sigma Zeta, in partnership with the Crete Foodmart, hosted a small but spirited Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. The inaugural event featured three trunks, decorated by the fraternity brothers and two enthusiastic Food Mart employees and set
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Photos by Mackenzie Pike | The Doane Owl Pumpkin guts splattered across the Smith patio on Oct. 28 as students let loose at Smash the Stigma, an event hosted by Active Minds. This event aimed to give students a unique way to vent frustrations and break down barriers to mental health stigma. Students could write
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Despite some challenges, the Student Congress (STUCO) led another successful meeting on Oct. 16. While the meetings are typically hosted in the Perry Board Room the building was shut down that evening. STUCO reports a mechanical fire on the lower level of Perry led to smoke in the ventilation shafts. As a result, dinner was
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Updated Oct. 26, 2024 The Communications Building at Doane University, standing tall for 54 years, is about to undergo a significant transformation. As part of Doane’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, the building will be expanded by 47,492 square feet and renovated by 8,820 square feet to create a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center (PAC). This project, which
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On Oct 14, students gathered outside of Lakeside to kick off the homecoming week with food, fun, and laughter. A buffet of barbeque items was offered and the first attendees received free Doane-Coming t-shirts featuring the vibrant “Tiger Time Warp” graphic. The highlight of the evening arrived at 6:30 p.m. when stand-up comedian Derrick Knopsnyder
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Smith Hall was transformed into a Wild West haven on Oct 17, covered with lights, hay bales, lassos and even a mechanical bull for the annual Cowboy Party. This homecoming tradition has been a staple for years, with students encouraged to don their best Western gear and mosey on down to Smith at 8:00 p.m.
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