Textiles are one of the longest-lasting and most widely enjoyed art forms, as they encompass items that we wear, sleep under or sit on. It’s art that is both functional and meaningful. They can create the idea of things being woven together, inextricable, or the veil that separates worlds, such as a curtain blocking out […]
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As the air begins to take on a crisp tang and football season approaches, fall is just around the corner. This season brings with it evening activities, soaking up the last warmth of the sun and enjoying the cool night air around a fire. On Friday, Aug. 29, Campus Crusade for Christ International (CRU) hosted
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New students had a busy August filled with activities, including Tiger Takeoff, New Student Orientation and the start of the semester. This year, Doane University welcomed 373 new students to campus, comprising 294 freshmen who make up the class of 2029, along with 79 transfer students from other universities or countries. Welcome Week took place
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New to campus is the Tiger eBook program, which provides digital copies of required course materials directly through Canvas. The program adds $260 to the tuition for Crete campus students each semester. Once enrolled in a class, students can access their materials by clicking on the “My Materials” button on Canvas. If students do not
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Spotlights give way to shadowy figures as a bird statue takes center stage in “A Map of Virtue,” Doane Theatre’s final performance this season. Director Blake Tobey aimed to explore the impact of theatre on mental health through this unsettling production. Primarily, he wished to create an intense and thrilling show without sacrificing the mental
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Along with a successful season and a 25-year reunion, the Doane forensics team got another win recently. An endowed fund was created for the team by alum Dr. Caitie Leibman and raised $107,855 with 68 donors. “It’s invested and every year spits out an annual spend of money that will support the team into the
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The 2025 edition of The New Xanadu was unveiled on Thursday, May 1, accompanied by a celebration in the East/West Dining Hall. Although the space was simply set up, it was transformed into a welcoming environment where people could share their works and thoughts among friends. Both faculty and students had the opportunity to submit
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In the 2022 film “Vengeance,” one of the eclectic side characters describes our protagonist as a “playlist guy.” When the protagonist expresses confusion about this label, the character explains, “When some computer recommends you a bunch of songs based on your favorites and a bunch more based on your favorites of those. Right. So you’re
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“It takes a certain kind of courage to stand in front of an audience and speak, week after week,” said Nathaniel Wilson, communication professor and director of forensics. Speech has been a staple of Doane University since its founding, but the forensics team was established in 2000. Despite the name, the team members do not
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On March 1, President Donald Trump signed an executive order formally declaring English as the official language of the United States. “The text of the executive order rescinds a previous Bill Clinton-era executive order signed in 2000,” said Timothy Burge, director of international programs at Doane. That order had been issued to improve the ability
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