Southwestern College Collegian

Use greeting cards to alert bad hygiene

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's hard to tell someone they smell bad.

There is a point during the semester when proper hygiene is the least of anyone's troubles. Midterms are here, and students are stressing out about whether they will pass that 8 a.m. lab test or not. Those who are not stressing over tests are writing papers with word counts long enough to stretch into distant galaxies.

Club hits leave listeners dancing

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Artist and producer, David Guetta, has taken dance music under his wing and is putting his own spin on it to create multi-platinum selling records.

Guetta was born and raised in Paris. He began his career DJing at the Board Club in Paris. After years of playing popular songs he discovered house music.

Poking through Facebook shares life's insignificant details

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

If I moved anywhere, it would be to Facebook. Imagine being in a world where everyone so publicly shares each insignificant detail of their lives. Furthermore, imagine not having to actually talk to anyone to find out these details.

Sure, there are a few things that would be a little bit different in Facebook, but wherever you go you have to take the good with the bad, right?

No.

Choir members and music faculty carouse to Carnegie Hall

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

For a dozen members of the A Cappella Choir, this spring break will be special. The choir will arrive in New York City on March 16 and perform in Carnegie Hall on March 19.

They will be performing a set of the Mozart Vespers. The collection was written by Mozart at a young age, while he stayed in Salzburg.

Orientation Leaders will help freshman class settle in

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Who better to help bring the spirit of Southwestern to the freshman class of 2014 but Orientation Leaders?

Melissa Williamson, assistant director of Campus Life, said staff members from Student and Campus Life look for students who come with a ready to go spirit so that the new class gets excited about coming to Southwestern.

Softball struggles with long season

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The softball team is gearing up for its first home game March 18 against Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College.

After being shut out of its first game of the spring season with a no-hitter by the opposing team, the Lady Builder softball team fired up the bats for the second game.

Two earn All-American status at National Inddor Track Championships

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After a month and a half of competing at indoor track and field meets, the Builders will stay close to home March 11 when they host the Southwestern College Invitational. Because of the campus stadium reconstruction, the home meet will be at Cowley College.

Weather sets back swings of golf team

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It isn't always easy thawing out from a winter break and coming back to compete for the spring season, but the men's and women's golf team are up to the challenge. "It is kind of a rough feel to come back after a long break," said Kenneth Wright, business administration senior.

Women's tennis serves up first victories of season as men aim to progress

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The spring seasons for the men's and women's tennis teams have begun. The teams played against Oklahoma Wesleyan University Feb. 27 and Central Christian College March 6. The women came out with a win for both matches and are undefeated this season with a 2-0 record.

Support spans far from home

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Each student has their own fan club in their hometowns. These fan clubs include parents, grandparents, teachers and family friends who sat through every basketball game, orchestra concert and softball game. They helped study for tests, gave advice on problems at school and gave encouragement.