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Senior illustration major Hayley Devitt hangs up the artwork submitted for her Halloween art exhibition, What Are You Afraid Of?. The exhibit was presented by her group, Humanities for Womyn.

Fears of local artists displayed at exhibit

By Dan Ehrhardt | October 30, 2013

Local artists were empowered by sharing what they are afraid of through art at the What Are You Afraid Of? exhibit Tuesday at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.The event featured live music performed by bands The Earth Program and Doleful Lions and...

More get involved at Huskie parade

By Dan Ehrhardt | October 13, 2013

Friday’s Homecoming parade featured more entries.This year’s parade featured the same route as last year’s, starting in Huskie Stadium, but there were new participants, more entries and more city organizations getting involved.“The parade was...

Support group helps those with disabilities

By Dan Ehrhardt | October 9, 2013

Students have worked together to form a support group for students with disabilities called the Disability Ally & Advocacy Association.The group’s purpose is to help students and provide a support system to people with disabilities. Group members...

Feedback wanted for Douglas dining

By Dan Ehrhardt | October 3, 2013

Students will be able to give feedback on their Douglas dining experiences through an online survey.The survey, which will be released later in the month, is designed to allow customers to be heard, share concerns or see how things are going in regard...

Professor collects disability data, syllabi

By Dan Ehrhardt | September 24, 2013

Students can be accommodated if they have a disability, though not all professors provide accessibility statements on their syllabuses.Greg Long, health and human services professor, said he collects his student’s syllabuses to see if they have an accessibility...

Students find new means to acquire textbooks

By Dan Ehrhardt | September 5, 2013

Buying textbooks doesn’t have to empty a student’s wallet.Jody Boardman, general manager of the Village Commons Bookstore, said she receives complaints about textbook prices, and some student employees moan and groan because of the cost.“I’m annoyed,...