Oct. 26, 2006

New faces
Carolyn Backus
Assistant Professor of Education
Welcome Carolyn Backus, the new Assistant Professor of Education, to Marietta College. Backus is not exactly new to Marietta. In 1980 she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English, Psychology and Sociology with a certificate in education. She returned to Marietta and completed her Master’s in Arts in Education in May 2005. Backus is currently in the process of receiving her Doctorate in Reading from Ohio University.

Library update: Cyber Cafe area
The first sign of the new library, no pun intended, is now visible in the field between Dawes Memorial Library, and the McDonough Center for Business and Leadership.

Like a movie marquee, the sign reads,“Library and Center for Teaching Excellence. Groundbreaking Spring 2007: Opening January 2009.” Although nothing physical has been started, this sign gives Marietta students hope that the first stages of the new library’s construction are almost upon them.

MC students invent the latest trend in sleeping
In November of 2004, a young man by the name of Kevin Leonard was having a problem. While he was sleeping, his sheets would not stay on his bed, so he decided then to come up with a solution.

Confluence 2006 published
Comprised of works submitted by the writers themselves, either solely for publication or as part of an annual contest sponsored by the magazine, the work in Confluence represents a unique combination of innovative as well as tried-and-true literary techniques.

Delta Upsilon's charter suspended
According to reports in the October 20 edition of The Marietta Times, during a party in Harmar this past September, members of the Delta Upsilon fraternity, along with some alumni, began hazing one of the fraternity’s pledges. The hazing, which was intended to be playful and a joke, quickly got out of hand.

DU President issues statement
Dear student body, I am writing this in order to inform the Marietta College community of a recent decision made by the Student Conduct Board concerning the Marietta Chapter of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Although similar news releases have been made, it seems appropriate that the Chapter itself make a formal statement.

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Oct. 12, 2006

New faces
Todd Roeth
Assistant Professor of Art
The Marcolian welcomes Mr. Todd Roeth, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, to Marietta College.

Roeth graduated from Ohio University in 2000 with a degree in Visual Communication. From there he went on to Denver, where he worked as a graphic designer.

While in Denver, he started researching graduate schools. His search brought him back to OU, where he taught and obtained his Masters in Multimedia Design in 2004.

MC Forensics talk their way to victory
The Marietta College Forensics team recently competed in the Ohio Forensic Association Fall Tournament. The tournament, which was held on Saturday, October 7th featured eleven schools. The schools present were Bowling Green State University, Cedarville University, Heidelberg College, Kent State University, Malone College, Marietta College, Miami University, Muskingum College, Ohio State University, Ohio University, and Otterbein College.

New MC wellness program
Faculty are encouraged to get fit
With startling statistics on how the majority of Americans are overweight, Marietta College decided that it was time to take this problem into their own hands.

As part of an effort to enhance to quality of life for employees and their families, Marietta College has launched an Employee Wellness Program to “create a culture and environment that supports and encourages healthy lifestyles.”

Police blotter
"Things" that have happen at MC recently

Calendar
Upcoming events at MC

Oct. 3, 2006

Residence Life director comments on housing
Bruce Peterson lends his opinions on the state of housing at Marietta.
In the September, 14, 2006 issue of the Marcolian, the Spotlight featured the article “MC students face housing issues”. The article gave readers a look at what Marietta College has done to respond to its housing issues. However, it didn’t paint a completely clear picture of why this was happening.

In order to help clear up this mystery, the Marcolian sat down with Bruce Peterson, the director of residence life, and attempted to explore the reasons behind the decisions made by the college in regards to housing.

McDonough awards scholarships
A common question first heard at the start of the semester was, “So what did you do all summer?”

Well, if you were like a majority of students on campus you probably had a minimum wage summer job flipping burgers or being a waiter or waitress. However, a select few were graced with the coveted resume builder, the internship.

Teaching Center in new library
Technology a priority for Center for Teaching Excellence

Recently The Marcolian sat down with Dr. Little to inquire into a very important part of our new library, The Center for Teaching Excellence. This section of the new library will enhance technology in the classrooms, provide support for professors, and educate the students on the latest and greatest ways to learn.

April 28, 2006

Library enters the next chapter
When students walk up and down the mall on Marietta’s campus, they notice Dawes Memorial Library. Whether they view it as an unattractive concrete box, or as the centerpiece for learning, no one can argue that it isn’t visible. For seniors, it has been there sine they arrived, and it will be there when they graduate. But for the rest of the student body, Dawes will be nothing but a memory in a few years. It’s time to welcome in a new era at Marietta College.

SGAC sponsors ‘Get Tested Week’
Fifteen to twenty-four year olds account for more than HALF of all new HIV infections worldwide as a result of higher rates of risk-taking behavior. More than 6,000 15-24 year olds become infected with HIV everyday; that’s 4 Marietta College campuses per day.

Kenjitsu club slices through problems
The Kenjitsu Club is a new club on campus for “sword” fighters. Sword fighting may sound alarming, but these swords aren’t actually sharp, bladed swords at all. Actually these swords have been made to ensure safety. They are made of PVC pipe with a 3/4" foam layer making any impact utterly painless.

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MC inducts petro and geology hall of famers
Marietta College is inducting five alums into this year’s inaugural class of the Petroleum Engineering and Geology Hall of Fame.

Both the inductees and the newly renovated building will be celebrated at a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. on April 27 in the Edwy R. Brown Building.

Campus Police Blotter
April 23
 2:10 a.m. – Male college upper class student arrested for theft and underage consumption of alcohol. Student taken to jail.
 3:49 a.m. – Male upper class student reported that someone entered his room at the DU House and threw flour him and his possessions. Case pending.

Doo Dah Day 2006
Doo Dah Day is here again. While MC students prepare to take the weekend off from writing papers, and studying for exams, CUB is preparing a fun-filled day of events. This year Doo Dah Day will be centered around a carnival theme.

Career preparation 101: life after college
The main purpose of college is to prepare students for employment. In the months and years following graduation, however, students face more than simply finding a job. It is a challenge in and of itself to live on one’s own.

April 21, 2006

Senate elections raise serious concerns
Student Senate officer elections for the 2006-07 year have raised serious concerns about the way elections are run and the constitution and by-laws that govern Senate.

The Senate, in its meetings, has concluded that while elections were fair and accurate, many of the guidelines and procedures for holding an election were not strictly followed.

Speaker to discuss ‘learning under the influence’
Upcoming Point of View Series speaker David Horowitz has a lot to say about the academic world. In his view, some college professors are using their position in the classroom to advance their own far left views and political causes. The victim, of course, is objectivity and the conservative student.

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Psych students survey the county
Psychology graduate students Mark Laipply, Amy Gingrich and Laura Tompkins, and undergraduates Tanya Wilson and Abby Hess are working on a two-month project to collect information about the health/mental health needs of people living in Washington County.

Campus Police Blotter
March 28
 At 11:52 a.m. freshman female passed out in bathroom of Elsie Newton Hall. Transported to Marietta Memorial Hospital by fire department. Later released and returned to campus.

Declining enrollment shelves M.A.L.L.
After 30 years of active promotion and education, the Master of Arts in Liberal Learning program is being shelved pending further analysis.

March 31, 2006

Arabic class offered at MC
This fall will not be the first time the Arabic class will be offered here at MC. The class was offered both semesters of this past year. However, the class was cancelled in the spring because no one was available to teach the course.

Kappa Delta Pi Inductees
On March 9, 2006 twenty-two undergraduate and graduate students at Marietta College were inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honorary Society in Education.

Students click for classes
The way students register for classes is about to change for the upcoming semester. Students will now be able to register for their Fall 2006 classes online using WebAdvisor through the MyMC portal.

Career preparation 101: graduate school
Applying to graduate school is nothing like the undergraduate application process. There is no hand holding. In most cases, parents or advisors are not heavily involved and the schools themselves rarely seek out potential students to guide through the process.

March 24, 2006

Losing a limb not your livelihood
One year and 27 days ago, Assistant Football Coach Ben Halder’s Jeep Liberty spun out of control when it hit a patch of black ice on Interstate 70, just outside of St. Clairsville. He and Head Coach Todd Glaser were on their way to Pittsburgh on a recruiting trip. Both men had been injured in the mishap, but the severity of Halder’s injury surpassed Glaser’s.

The last of senate appropriations
Appropriations for the 2005-2006 school year have come to an end. During the last appropriations’ meeting that was held on March 7 and continued on through March 9, Student Senate gave $5,000 to student organizations. The original budget of $4,000 was stretched $1,000 more to better accommodate the numerous requests made by organizations for more money to fund activities.

Education department springs into reading
Did your parents ever sit with you before bed and read you a story when you were a little tike? Did you ever sit and read the newspaper with them? What types of books were your favorite when you were younger? How about now? (That’s if you have any time to read for enjoyment and not just for class!)

Around MC
Journal publishes professor and alum’s work
Dr. Mark Miller, an associate professor of mathematics and Casey Trail ‘05 had their article, Sparse Domination of (t,k)-Prisms, published in the most recent edition of “Bulletin of the Institute of Combinatorics and its Applications.” The journal is sent to researchers across the globe in more than 40 countries.

Their article is the fruition of work started by Miller and Trail during the summer of 2004 as part of the College’s Investigative Studies Summer Grant and Faculty Development Minigrant.

March 3, 2006

The facts on the new library
Where is the new library going to go? What are we going to do without a library? Why build a new library? These questions have been floating around Marietta College campus since the announcement of the $10 million donation given by alumni Laura Baudo Sillerman and Robert Dyson.

College classes just a click away
One opportunity that many students may not realize is available to them is the online class. Marietta College actually does offer a few online classes, but only during the summer term.

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Powell’s art featured in show
Jolene Powell, assistant professor of art at Marietta College, was selected as one of three artists whose work will be featured at the Washington Art Association in Washington Depot, Conn., during the month of March.

Professor bids farewell to MC
“I have at least one more life to life,” says Dr. Carol Steinhagen, who is bidding farewell to her 32-year career as an English professor here at Marietta College. Steinhagen came to Marietta College after graduating with her Ph.D. from the University of Illinois.

Career preparation 101: the interview
You walk into a room containing a desk and two chairs. The man behind the desk rises to greet you and extends his hand. He eyes you head to toe, assessing your posture, dress, and manner. He is the last obstacle that stands between you and a job. He is your interviewer.

Campus Police Blotter
Feb. 27
 Male student reported that his room was entered in Mary Beach Hall and that $96 in Incase bag was taken. Room was locked at time of entry. No suspect at this time.
Feb. 25
 At 9:20 p.m. unknown person(s) pulled fire alarm on the fourth floor of Mary Beach Hall causing Dorothy Webster Complex to be evacuated and the fire department to respond. At this time no suspects.

MacHaffie rewrites ‘Her Story’
Dr. Barbara MacHaffie, Professor of History and Religion, has taught at Marietta College since 1983. MacHaffie published “Her Story: Women in Christian Tradition” in 1986, a book exploring the history of women and Christianity from biblical times to the present day.

2006 Senior Challenge FAQ
Each year the graduating senior class is challenged to carry on the tradition of making their first gift back to Marietta College and become apart of the long blue line. The 2006 Senior Challenge is calling on this year’s graduating class to exceed last year’s 50 percent participation rate.

Marietta seniors get wild & crazy in 2006
With May fast approaching, Student Senate’s Senior Week committee is preparing with a list of events for Seniors to partake in during their last days as undergrads. With the help of surveys that the senior class filled out, events and a theme were decided on, and a schedule has been created.

Greek Update
The Greek community finished up its spring recruitment this past week. Fraternities held events each night of last week, concluding on Friday with bid night. Sororities took turns hosting the evenings events with recruitment held at the Alpha Xi Delta house on Tuesday, the Chi Omega house on Wednesday, and Sigma Kappa on Thursday. Sorority bids were given out on Friday as well.

News from the CUBhouse
Mardi Gras Masquerade Party March 2 at 8pm in the Gathering Place - Come enjoy a night filled with Mardi Gras fun.  You can decorate your own Mardi Gras Mask, eat some great food and dance while watching the music videos on a large screen.  You may also make a contribution to the Katrina Relief Foundation as New Orleans celebrates its first Mardi Gras after the Katrina devastation.

Administration discusses proposed alcohol policy
The process was set into motion a little over one year ago with the results of a CORE survey conducted at MC. The survey, developed by the Core Institute of Southern Illinois University, attempted to measure the level of alcohol abuse on the campus and students’ attitudes toward drinking. The numbers came back unusually high for a campus the size of Marietta College.

Feb. 17, 2006

Locking up the Locker Room
Raise your hand if you’ve been to the Lockeroom. Alright, now raise your hand if you’ve heard of the Lockeroom. At least everybody’s hands on campus should be up. Even if you haven’t been there, I’m sure you’ve heard about it.

The low down on downloads
Four desks stacked with papers, computer pieces and software boxes clutter the small first floor room of Irvine Hall. Ken Nelson, the network manager here at Marietta College sifts through layers and layers of monitoring data, changing priorities, screening peer-to-peer applications, and finding new ways to make technology run smoother for the Marietta College campus.

Construction underway for lighting project
Students walking the campus at night should soon feel much safer. Construction has already started on a comprehensive project to eliminate dark spots on the campus and improve lighting.

MC Briefs
Forensics team repeats championship
The Marietta College Forensics team continued their winning ways and ended the season on Sat. Feb. 11 at the Geneva College Tournament, capturing the sweepstakes for the second consecutive year.

Where do RD’s come from, b’gosh?
We all know that resident advisors come from within the student body. They are the brave men and women wanting to make a difference and bring structure to student life. But where do resident directors come from? Sometimes they are resident advisors aspiring to be more involved in student affairs. Sometimes they are hired through professional contacts or job listing websites. And some are found in Osh Kosh, Wisconsin.
On March 2nd through the 5th Bruce Peterson, director of residence life, and Timothy Gilroy, fulltime resident director will be traveling to the University of Wisconsin in Osh Kosh to attend the 27th annual Osh Kosh Placement Exchange.

Awards fly at Founders Day Convocation
Marietta College held it’s annual Founders Day Convocation on Thursday, Feb. 9. As is tradition, the college announced several awards and appointments. The following faculty members and organizations were honored…

Career Preparation 101: Creating a Resume
It is the first thing a potential employer will see, a person’s life accomplishments summarized on a few sheets paper. More importantly, it could mean the difference between employment and a year in the parents’ basement.

Little sibs weekend a big hit for CUB
Little Sibs Weekend - February 10-12 - 100 siblings showed up to take part in the "Say Aloha to Paradise" Weekend. Many students and sibs attended events over the weekend including Laser Tag, Bowling, a Hawaiian Party, and the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  Family Entertainment Chair Jessica Diaz said, "I was very pleased with the turnout.  My committee was wonderful and helped make this weekend a success."

Feb. 2, 2006

What can Brown do for you?
Petroleum Engineering and Geology students have a permanent home once again. No more classes in Mills and study sessions in the library. With renovations to the Edwy R. Brown Petroleum Building complete, students can take advantage of the new classrooms, labs and technology that the building now has to offer.

Marietta College Forensic team offers something for all
It was an impossible crime scene.  The door was locked, the windows shut.  Inside, a man lay face down on the floor, beaten to death with a rubber spatula.  The police were at a loss and did the only thing there was left to do: call the Marietta College Forensics Team.

Student living arrangements
When can I move off campus? Are there going to be enough rooms for all the students? If I move off campus, will I ever be forced to move back on campus?

These are just a few of the many questions Bruce Peterson, director of residence life, is asked every semester by students. Recently, these questions are being asked more frequently among MC students.

College News Briefs
Spring semester begins
After a 44 day long winter break, Marietta College’s students returned to campus on Monday, Jan 23. 
New to the campus is a fully renovated Brown Petroleum Building and two revamped education and psychology classrooms.  Also new is the addition of a Sandella’s counter in Izzy’s, featuring wraps, paninis, quesadillas, and pizzas.

College Greeks elect new officers
The women of Alpha Xi Delta's are looking forward to this semester and are busy planning Sisterhoods and working with our Choose Children Philanthropy.

Nov. 17, 2005

MC Basketball is set to tip-off
Late November represents a time of transition in school sports. It is the period in which the thuds and smacks of body on body in football are replaced by the pounding of a dribbling ball, and the squeaking sounds of basketball shoes on a polished court. And this year, late November brings the hopes of what looks to be a successful campaign for the Marietta men’s basketball team.

Takin’ it to the house
Lady Pios look for a slam dunk season
The Marietta Lady Pioneers enter the 2005-2006 season with a new goal and many new faces. The Lady Pio’s return 5 players to the court this season. With two transfers and seven freshmen adding to the returning four sophomores and lone senior, this team is young. Will inexperience be a factor in the upcoming season?

CUB Happenings
CUB prepares for final activities of the semester

Greek houses elect officers and initiate members
Alpha Tau Omega
This past weekend the brothers of Alpha Tau Omega had their fall formal on Friday, November 11th. The formal was held at the Becky Thatcher.
On Sunday, November 13th, Alpha Tau Omega elected new officers.

Facebook is still a concern
Facebook.com, an internet collegiate social network was started by two Harvard undergrad students and was released to the public in Feb. 2004. From its humble beginnings to its now national status, Facebook has attracted some attention, but it has not been all positive. Student Senate hosted an all campus meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 2 and one of the featured topics was Facebook.

College releases 2004 crime statistics
Each number represents an offense: a crime committed on college property and then reported to Campus Police. Behind each number is real story.

Most of the numbers in Marietta College’s recently released 2004 crime statistics report are consistent with past years. In the majority of cases, incidences of crime at the college have not increased and thankfully, there were no reports of murder, manslaughter, robbery, aggravated assault or “hate crimes.”

Underage drinking hit or miss at local bars
According to the Marietta College self-study of the 1,269 full-time students on campus, 908 of them are under the age of 21. Considering this statistic, it’s hard for anyone to deny that underage drinking is a campus fact. There is no question that it occurs, at least every weekend on and off campus.

Many students agree that it’s not difficult to find one of the 361 students that are over the age of 21 to purchase beer or liquor for minors. For students at Marietta College it’s almost as easy to just buy alcohol for themselves at one of the many local bars.

Student group prepares AIDS awareness week
“I’m so excited and so stressed out at the same time because I have so much to do,” expressed sophomore Kayla Reiland Monday night at the Student Global AIDS Campaign meeting. Fortunately, Reiland, the president of this new student organization on campus has help from her fellow officers, vice president Ryan Wright, treasurer Dan Saunders and secretary Caroline McNulty to arrange for the busy week. Preparing an AIDS awareness week for the students of Marietta College is a daunting task, indeed, and Reiland looks forward to the event, hoping to educate and enlighten members of the college community. The week long ceremony is planned to occur November 28th through December 2nd. Every night will feature a different event to engage students and raise awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

Remembering Mikey
On Nov. 28, 2004 Marietta College lost one of its finest, Michael J. Conte. One year after his tragic death, his memory is still strong. Students are reminded of Mike in countless ways: by the bench outside of Erwin Hall, by the scholarship in his honor, by the picture hanging on the upper floor of Gilman and by our daily interactions. Mike touched so many. Here are a few personal recollections that celebrate his life and his contributions to our own lives…

Accreditation: the next step
Many can breathe easier now, but a few know that even though the accreditation team has left campus, the process is far from over. “It will be at the very least another six to eight weeks before a final decision is made,” says Dr. Mike Edmonds, Chair of the visiting accreditation team.

Gift-giving academic department
Marietta College Freshmen Jessica Haas recently won the grand prize, a $50 gift card to Grand Central Mall in Vienna, as part of a Department of Communication & Media Studies promotional campaign.

“Really!?!” Haas replied when called about winning the prize.
Haas won the gift as part of a three-week long campaign by the newly merged department to make Marietta College Freshmen more aware of its programs and activities.

Nov. 03, 2005

The games people play
Sometimes studying gets put on hold. Sometimes weekends just start early. Sometimes it takes hours. But playing games on campus is always a good time with friends.

It’s a Wednesday night with no exams scheduled for the rest of the week. The weekend has come early for the usual four Euchre players in their third floor Parsons Hall suite.

Each sits diagonal from their partner; one guy in slippers, another in a white hat, another with torn pajama pants, and the last with a dip of Copenhagen tucked in his lip.The tension in the room is high.

The minority report: events planned for Nov.
The Charles Sumner Harrison Organization continued it’s weekly meetings this past Monday, discussing issues such as the Pioneer Fashion Show, the Multicultural Lounge, plans for a Lung Cancer Awareness event, and a Spades Tournament. Here’s an update on how each of these events are coming along…

Alumni contribute 10 million to new library
Ten million dollars will go a long way toward building a new place to keep your books. Thanks to the generosity of two alumni, Marietta College has received just that amount, leading to a flurry of planning and preparation.

Robert Dyson, 68’ and Laura Baudo Sillerman, 68’ are donating $5 million each toward the construction of what is being referred to as a “Learning and Library Resource Center.”

Student remembers Dr. Rhonda King
As students filed into their seats for band class on Monday, Oct. 24, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. At 6 p.m. the class was quieted and waited for it’s interim director, David Terill, to make an announcement.

Minutes later, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Dr. Debra Egolf, somberly approached the front of the room and informed the students that their professor, Dr. Rhonda King, had passed away on Sunday, Oct. 23. The room fell silent.

iPod evolution: music to video
The first thing you should know about it is that the very cheapest you can buy it for is $300; tack on another $100 for the 60 gig version. On the plus side, the engraving on the back of it was free. I had my name engraved on the back of it. Like, what, I drop it on the sidewalk and some punk kid’s gonna come running after me, “Mr. Jeffrey R. Cottrell, Mr. Jeffrey R. Cottrell, you dropped this!” Or maybe I’m planning on forgetting my name at some point. When I’m old and feeble and can’t figure out which of my bodily orifices food should go into, I can look at the engraved name and think, “I don’t know who the heck Jeffrey R. Cottrell is, but he sure has great taste in music.”

Grad programs offer students advancement
Although most of Marietta’s students are undergraduates looking to earn their bachelors degree, Marietta also has a growing graduate program composed of 117 students who are currently working towards their masters degrees.
Marietta College’s graduate school offers five masters degrees, the latter three of which have been created in the past three years.

CUB briefs
There was a student/faculty euchre tournament held on October 24th. Seven teams competed. First place was student Justin Rosenberg and professor of biology, Dr. Dave Brown, second place was student Tim Byers and residence hall director Valerie Tharp, and 3rd place was student Samantha McKay and professor of leadership Dr. Dan Huck.

No more space for future freshmen cars?
Over the last few years at MC, parking has gradually become serious issue, and parking enforcement has grown ever more vigilant. Every year, the incoming class grows, and new students bring. Right now there are about 1,300 full-time students, and approximately 1,000 parking spots. CPS has grown with the college, acquiring several new vehicles to enforce college policy. This includes a three-wheeled, one-passenger “ meter-maid cart,” with which CPS can write tickets with style, and a Crown Victoria police cruiser.

Oct. 20, 2005

Forensics team does well at tourny

Oct. 6, 2005

How safe are we?
Recent alleged assault raises new concerns, reinvigorates old ones

On September 24, Dr. Lon Vickers, dean of student life sent an email to all Marietta College students via Marietta webmail to notify them of an alleged sexual assault. All that students were told was that the assault occurred within the vicinity of the Mills Parking lot on Friday night, and that students should be careful and call CPS if they had any information.

The Charles Sumner Harrison Organization Minority Report
Hello, Marietta College! The Minority Report is finally here. So what is the Minority Report you ask? The Minority Report will be published in the Marcolian to provide students and faculty the latest minority student news. For example, did you know that there is a new minority organization on campus? It is called the Charles Sumner Harrison Organization. In every Marcolian issue you will be able to check the Minority Report to see what’s going on with the organization, such as events.

The Gilman buzz
Three years ago, the state of eating on campus was far from perfect. The facilities were beginning to show their age, food was mediocre, and there was a lack variety and options.

Then, during the summer of 2003, Chartwells was named MC’s new food service provider. Things have been steadily improving ever since.

Family weekend a big hit
There were 140 families in attendance at Marietta's family weekend from September 23rd to the 25th. CUB showed hte movie Madagascar in the theme room in McCoy hall and 100 people attended. Many students enjoyed learnning to Salsa at Salsa Magic and 140 students and families attended. Families were also able to go on trolley tours and 100 people toured the city n this fashion. The tailgate and Fiesta Fun were also successful. CUB president, Sam McKay, said of the weekend, “Jessica Diaz and her committee did a wonderful job.”

College seeks comments for accreditation visit
Marietta College will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit November 7 9, 2005 by a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Marietta College has been continuously accredited since 1913. Its accreditation is at the Master’s degree level.

Student organization fights epidemic
When Kayla Reiland received a set of AIDS awareness dog tags this past August, the powerful message they conveyed sparked her interest in the global campaign for AIDS. She used this inspiration to begin Marietta College’s own Global AIDS Campaign.

Sept. 22, 2005

Family weekend starts September 23
"Other things may change us, but we start and end with family," says educator Anthony Brandt. Marietta College obviously agrees with this statement.

Korn helps hurricane victims, finds new pet
While much of Marietta watched video feed of Hurricane Katrina's destruction on television, Marietta College's chief of police Howard Korn was witnessing the destruction first hand.

Straight from the Cub House
The first CUB sponsored trip was held on Saturday, September 17th.  About fifty college students traveled in a chartered bus to Pittsburgh where they watched the Pirates take on the Cincinnati Reds.  All participating students received a free Pittsburgh hat.  In addition, it was Roberto Celemente day, so each college student received a free Roberto Clemente figure with their ticket.

LSU student relates experience with Katrina
Marietta is no stranger to the ravages of mother nature.  In September of 2004, the remnants of Hurricane Ivan brought record flooding to the city, soaking residence halls and forcing the college to close down for a week.