American Democracy Week is back
American Democracy Week commenced on Monday, Sept. 8, and will run through Saturday. Professor Tim Hill, one of the event’s planners, expressed enthusiasm for the diverse activities scheduled throughout the week. “I’m genuinely excited about every day on the calendar,” Hill said. “We’ve worked hard to build a week of interesting and thematically related events,
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What is an op/ed?
An op/ed, short for “opposite the editorial page,” is a form of writing that emphasizes the author’s personal opinions, perspectives and arguments. Unlike other sections of a publication, op/eds reflect the individual views of the writer rather than the stance of the publication itself, thereby allowing for greater freedom of expression. For example, a writer
Political Corner: What’s going on in Washington, D.C.
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Alpha Pi Epsilon raises money for SEX
This past week, Doane students were exposed to a variety of SEX-related activities. That is, the Summer’s End eXtravaganza (SEX) hosted by Alpha Pi Epsilon (APEs). The event raises money for Family Health Services in Crete. “A lot of our values tie into stuff like that as well,” junior Ryan Spieker said, explaining the fraternities’
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Swatting attempt reflects nationwide trends
Doane University experienced a swatting attempt on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 19, sending the campus into a lockout. Swatting is the deliberate practice of making a false report to police, often concerning mass shootings, hostage situations, or bombings, to summon law enforcement. On Monday, Aug. 25, the Associated Press reported that six U.S. universities
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What is FERPA?
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) grants students rights regarding access to their education records. In simple terms, FERPA gives students more control over their educational records and protects certain student information from being disclosed without written consent. Once a student enters a postsecondary institution, or anything above the high school level, the
The fabric of space and time
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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CRU kicks off year with fireside gathering
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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Fall 2025 kicks off with eventful week
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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