Last week, Greek Council hosted “Red Zone Awareness.” The “Red Zone” is the period between the start of the academic year and Thanksgiving break — a time when students are at the highest risk for sexual assault. Inspired by the urgency of this issue, a member of the Greek Council collaborated with the Diversity, Equity, […]
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On Nov. 13, the Entrepreneurship Department hosted the second annual Big Idea competition. Big Idea Doane is a university-wide business idea competition that has been held at Doane for the past two years. The event invites students to submit their business ideas along with a two-minute pitch video on YouTube. Judges then select the top
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On Nov. 12, the Student Programming Board (SPB) hosted “Painting with a Twist”, a night full of painting and music. Starting at 7:00 p.m. at Lakeside, the students gathered to pick tote bags and paint them. The event even included a performance by Wildwoods. Painting with a twist has been a recurring event throughout the
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Imagine coming home after a long, stressful day and being greeted by a wagging tail or a comforting purr. The relationships humans share with their pets go beyond just companionship. For many, pets are sources of comfort, joy, and loyalty, playing a crucial role in mental health. Studies show that companion animals can reduce depression
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On Oct. 7 the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team welcomed a new member, Suzanne Mealer. Mealer will be the new equity Compliance Officer for Title IX, and her office will be located on the lower level of Perry Campus center. Mealer has held several roles within healthcare and community service throughout her career. Her
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On Oct. 22, the Doane University Music Department held its annual Honors Recital at 7:00 p.m. in Heckman Auditorium, highlighting the hard work and skill of the participating music students across various performing arts groups. This event celebrated the students’ achievements and showcased the depth of talent within the department. Among the featured performers were
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On Oct. 16, Doane Campus Engagement hosted “The Amazing Race,” scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. A variety of students gathered lakeside to compete in the highly anticipated event of the week. The race involved pairs of students running to different stations across campus, where they had to complete challenges, trivia, and games to move
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On Oct.15, the eighth actual Hoopfest was held in Haddix arena at 7:00 p.m. The event included a faculty vs. staff basketball match, a student shooting contest, special prices and food from Runza and Dairy Queen for the first 75 students to arrive. The event kicked off with a shooting contest and a lottery drawing
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On Oct. 19, Lakeside hosted a highly anticipated Big Bucks Bingo, kicking off at 9:00 p.m. sharp with over 500$ worth of prizes. Students who attended were treated to Raising Canes meals. The event started with three rounds featuring prizes like detergent, deodorant, dryer sheets, and Oreos for anyone who completed a horizontal, vertical, or
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Last weekend, Oct. 5-6, Crete’s Great Pumpkin Festival took place in Crete’s downtown area and city park. This event is hosted by the Crete Chamber of Commerce and it is held on the first full weekend of October annually, with the main events happening on Sunday. It was open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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