Life and Culture

Doane University Latinx Student Association (DULSA) is hosting a luncheon honoring civil rights leaders Ceasar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. The luncheon is happening today, March 26 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Perry Campus Center in the East Dining Room. Caesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta were civil rights leaders who worked towards unionizing farm […]

Doane is hosting two writing contests that offer cash prizes. There are two writing contests, one for first year students and one for the general Doane undergraduate population. Both contests are called the Marianne Clarke Writing Excellence Award, one is specifically labeled for the first-year students, and the other is labeled “At Large.” The first-year

Doane had a live act last week on March 19, in Lakeside. The artist was Myles Jasnowski, a Soul/R&B guitarist and singer. Jasnowski’s style of music allows for a lot of creative freedom, as he sets a loop using a guitar that he uses as a backing for his guitar. With this method, he achieves

After a long month for the Greek active members and newly pledged members, those new members became active members of their respective Greek groups on March 1. Freshman Shelby Hesman explains that although Greek month was a hassle it was fun getting to know more about her group, along with its members. “I am so

With Doane Forensics finishing their lengthy qualification season and preparing for the American Forensics Association’s National Speech Tournament (AFA-NST), the team hopes to cap off their season with high marks at nationals. However, before nationals, the speech team plans on taking a retreat to polish their material and bond as a team before their final

Doane continued its Foodie Series on Feb. 27 with students being able to make their own candied fruit dessert. Students picked their own fruit and toppings before they dipped it into liquid sugar, leaving a desert for them to enjoy. “Overall, this event was a bit slower than our past foodie series. We only had

As the summer comes closer and closer, many students are picking up internships or preparing to study afar in hopes of expanding their horizons and learning in a new environment. For freshman Johnathan Schmidt he will get the opportunity to do both as he is the first student ever to receive an internship by the

The Theatre Department is getting ready to perform its new show “The Delays.” “The Delays” takes place in an airport where people are constantly going somewhere, however, one specific group of people is going nowhere, but their small moments bring them closer together. Junior Hailey Trahern, who plays Haskell, explains how her character basically starts

On Feb. 21, the Writing Center held a community event called Write Out Loud, where students could share their written works. The written works could be anything, ranging from fiction, essays, research papers, non-fiction, poetry, DND campaigns, song lyrics, as long as it was written, the work could be shared for anyone to hear. “Write

Mark Orsag is a professor of European and Interdisciplinary History here at Doane University. Orsag grew up near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and got his Bachelor’s from Carnegie-Mellon University, then got his Master’s from Pennsylvania State, and his Doctorate in European History from Michigan State University. Carnegie-Mellon is a very prestigious university, often ranking in the top