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Though it’s only been a year since Moot Court was resurrected at Marietta College, the program has garnered much success.

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Last semester, Assistant Professor of Theatre Andy Felt began teaching a class in which students learned how to hurt or kill someone — and then do it safely on stage. The art is called stage combat.

Marietta College’s long-running Esbenshade Series returns after a short hiatus this year with three programs schedule for the spring, beginning with Tempesta di Mare.

Bryan Murray ’14, not yet in his last semester of college, has already been lucky enough to land his “dream job” as an employee for the national Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

While most of Marietta College slept in last Saturday, even early-morning hours and pouring rain did not stop 18 dedicated students from participating in the College’s first-ever Super Saturday of Service.

Wes Cowan, star of the PBS television series History Detectives and regularly featured appraiser on Antiques Roadshow, will share his antiquing adventures as the guest of the Marietta College Art Department at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, in the Alma McDonough Auditorium.

When students, staff and faculty return on Monday from the Thanksgiving holiday break, organizers of the AIDS Awareness Week hope to see plenty of red on campus.

A small group of students who excelled in the Environmental Science/Studies program at Marietta College were inducted into the first class of the Kappa Alpha Omicron honorary this spring.

The Theatre at Marietta College will produce and perform three plays during the 2013-14 season, as well as wrap the year with the annual One-Act Festival as part of “Caught in the Act.” The season opens at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, with the first of five showings of Jean Genet’s “The Maids.”

For approximately a decade, Jolene Powell has worked behind the scenes trying to add a secure gallery space at Marietta College’s Hermann Fine Arts Center.

When a few sputters of the white stuff hit campus in early November, it wasn’t such a shocking sight to one of the newest members of the Marietta College staff. “I’m from Cleveland so I’m used to a lot of snow,” said Ashley Kazan, the new manager of the Marietta College Follett Bookstore.

As Marietta College prepares to bid farewell to another class of graduating seniors, President Joseph W. Bruno is pleased to honor employees who have reached a milestone in service, as well as the six individuals who are retiring.

The Class of 2017 had barely settled into their seats at Marietta College’s Fenton Court for the annual Matriculation ceremony when President Joseph Bruno clearly stated his expectations.

On Thursday, Feb. 21, Marietta College will celebrate Student Philanthropy Day as part of SAA week activities. In an effort to inform current students and future alumni about the importance of philanthropy on the campus of Marietta College, the Student Alumni Association is partnering with the Senior Challenge and Student Philanthropy...

When Lindsey Kudaroski ’14 (Washington, Pa.) was a mere sophomore, she became president of Marietta College’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America. Little did she know that by her senior year, her commitment and dedication to public relations would lead to national recognition.

Ari Ross ’13 (Cleveland, Ohio) has heard about some of the wild stories associated with spring break in college.

Luke Badaczewski ’14 (Gibsonia, Pa.) and Clay Ellenwood ’14 (Belpre, Ohio) had plenty to smile about Monday afternoon. After months of planning, planting and waiting, it was time to harvest the first crop from the new Garden of Hope behind the Pioneer House.

Marietta College, Washington State Community College and Marietta Memorial Hospital will add to its human patient simulator family after receiving a $110,000 grant from the Ohio Governor’s Office of Appalachia.

The organizers of Marietta College’s forum — Global South: Asia and Latin America — believe it may be the first ever conducted at a U.S. liberal arts college.

Marietta College’s Rachel Hartong ’14 (Mount Vernon, Ohio) is not sure how many students would give up an entire Friday and a big part of their Saturday for a case study competition.

As the fall semester begins to ring in, Marietta College’s Student Senate is already focusing in on what goals it would like to achieve this year.

The Theatre at Marietta College concludes its 2012-13 mainstage season with a six-show run of The Arabian Nights by Mary Zimmerman. Nights opens at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22 and continues with 8 p.m. performances on Feb. 23, March 1 and March 2. There are also 2 p.m. matinee performances on Feb. 24 and March 3.

Marietta College's Career Center is sponsoring a Graduate School and Employer Networking Event from 2:30-4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Andrews Hall Great Room.

Off the MallHometown:  Proctorville, OhioSuperpower of Choice:  The ability to flyCurrently Collecting:  NBA basketball cardsFavorite Ice Cream Flavor:  Birthday cake with sprinkles Sarah Mayo ’15