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With few props on stage, the cast of “As You Like It” relied significantly on facial expressions and dramatic movements.

‘As You Like It’ delivers comedy

By Victoria Lunacek | December 4, 2017

With few props on stage, the cast of “As You Like It” relied significantly on facial expressions and dramatic movements.

Stage Coach Players bring back radio

By Victoria Lunacek | November 6, 2017

Stage Coach Players brought the audience back to radio’s prime in the 1930s with creativity, comedy and suspense Friday night at their theater, 126 S. Fifth St.Broadcasting on stage, 15 talented voice artists put on two popular programs with ease and...

Comedians provide gut-busting laughs

By Victoria Lunacek | October 30, 2017

Finding the funny part in everyday situations can be a tough task, but Netflix has a bucketful of relatable comedy specials out to make light of those rough situations in life. With a wide variety of topics covering family, pets and hotel mishaps, every...

Students are often trying to get healthy, but there are some common myths to watch out for when changing lifestyles.

Students are exposed to misleading myths

By Victoria Lunacek | October 23, 2017

Students are often trying to get healthy, but there are some common myths to watch out for when changing lifestyles.

Sigma Kappa hosts their all-you-can-eat Kiss the Cook event every year to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association in a way that allows students to get to know the members of the sorority.

Sigma Kappa to host BBQ

By Victoria Lunacek | October 5, 2017

Sigma Kappa hosts their all-you-can-eat Kiss the Cook event every year to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association in a way that allows students to get to know the members of the sorority.

Fashionable sticky note calendar

By Victoria Lunacek | September 14, 2017

Staying fashionably organized is the goal of many college students as they juggle class schedules, work, internships and homework. Old fashioned calendars have long been the common way to keep track of those important dates, but they are about to become...

Sophomore education major Tori Schauner (left) and senior sociology major Ryan Hackbarth accepted their award as the winners of Sigma Soulmates.

Greeks raise 4 grand

By Victoria Lunacek | March 30, 2017

Sophomore education major Tori Schauner (left) and senior sociology major Ryan Hackbarth accepted their award as the winners of Sigma Soulmates.