On April 29, Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), the national leadership honor society on campus, hosted its annual Mentor Celebration, an event designed to highlight the importance of mentorship in the academic and personal journeys of student leaders at the university. Each spring, ODK members are invited to select one or two mentors who have played […]
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Photos by Lorraine Castaneda | The Doane Owl Lorraine and her dog Ginger celebrate her 16th birthday with a cake and party with her dog friends. I miss my dog. My 16-year-old dog, Ginger, is unfortunately back at home. Usually when we’re getting close to finals or towards the end of the semester, I start
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On Sunday, May 4, Perry Dining Hall held the 2025 Student Leadership Awards, celebrating the dedication, creativity, and service of Doane’s student body. President Roger Hughes opened the evening with a welcome that set the tone for an event “designed to recognize the countless ways our students lead, serve, and inspire,” President Hughes said. After
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On Tuesday, April 22, the Student Programming Board (SPB) hosted a Coffee Shop Series event featuring a beaded bracelet-making night and a performance by flamenco guitar stylist, composer and teacher Daniel Martinez. Martinez, originally from Iquitos, Peru, is a renowned musician and instructor at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. He came to the United States
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Each spring semester, Doane celebrates Easter by giving days off to students. This year, it was from Wednesday, April 16, to Sunday, April 20, giving students a pause on the academic calendar. Easter itself is one of the main religious festivities, commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This break not only honors a centuries‑old tradition
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They say you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone, but why is it that absence is what makes us appreciate the people we had? Recently, a childhood friend from back home passed away. It’s not like we spoke every day, but for several years, she was a part of my daily group of
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On April 10, Student Congress (STUCO) held the long-awaited Stop Day. There was a series of activities scheduled for students throughout the day. Events kicked off bright and early with STUCO members waking up students with air horns and speakers with loud music at 7 a.m., letting everyone know it was Stop Day. All meals
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Photos by Elenna Koenig | The Doane Owl Students viewing Brooklyn Mercurio’s show, which features some of her art. Her senior capstone project was inspired by horror movies and teenage angst. It will be available from April 7 to April 25. On April 7, senior art major Brooklyn Mercurio held her senior capstone project exhibition
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A couple of weeks ago, I finished watching “Sex and the City.” I also no longer have Netflix because my parents own the account and are over 3,000 miles away. So, due to boredom, I will be discussing why I really dislike Carrie Bradshaw. For some context, Carrie is the main character of the show.
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Recently, students have noticed that the Lakeside Coffee shop often lacks many ingredients. Most students have early classes and choose Starbucks as an option for an on-the-go breakfast or for coffee, but are unable to get most things. “It is usually an option for breakfast when I have early classes, but it does not have
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