Archive for February, 2010

Walk-a-Mile benefits homeless

Despite cold February temperatures, more than 640 walkers came out at 10 a.m. on Feb. 20 to raise support for the homeless of Grant County. The walk, called “Walk a Mile In My Shoes…For Homelessness,” celebrated its five-year anniversary this year and benefits the Grant County Rescue Mission.
“It’s grown every year,” said Debra Ballard, director…

“Safest seat” in D.C. heavily pursued

Rep. Dan Burton of the 5th Congressional District will run against four other candidates on May 4 for a seat that has long been thought the safest seat in Washington, D.C.
The 5th Congressional District is the richest in Indiana and covers 11 counties stretching from Huntington and Wabash down to the eastern and southern suburbs…

North and Shatford halls fast in February

According to Lauren Melser (fr), “We try so hard to impress somebody but our lives are for God and God will love us for who we are … We spend so much time focusing on ourselves instead of focusing on God.” This is why the young women of Shatford and North residence halls on campus…

Title track – Thanks postman

I find myself in a bit of a pickle.
See, it’s the middle of the semester: the time everyone just wants to give up and quit, letting grades slip and procrastination kick in. It’s almost spring break – one more day! – and I’m burned out.
So I watch TV. I want my brain to take a…

Train crash near Brussels leaves 18 dead

On Feb. 15, two passenger trains collided in a head-on crash killing 15 men and three women during rush hour in Halle, southwest of Brussels, Belgium. With a total of 18 dead and 160 injured, authorities are working with the relatives of the victims to identify all of the dead bodies.
The cause of the accident…

Senator Evan Bayh to retire

On Feb. 15, U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind. announced his retirement from public office. His announcement was a surprise to his party, leaving the Indiana Democratic party shocked and far behind.
Recent polls show that Bayh was the strongest candidate, and he has never lost an election for public office.
His public career began in 1986 as…

Winter Olympics 2010

Every two years, people around the world share in the spirit of competition and excitement surrounding the Olympic Games. Not only do spectators get to watch their top athletes compete with some of the most talented individuals in the world, but they also get the treat of observing some of the world’s most spectacular productions:…

Washington takes a snow day

Last week, two colossal snowstorms pounded Washington, D.C. so badly, that both the House and Senate called off all legislative business for almost a week. That’s right, Congress called a snow day, or snow week.
What was D.C. like? Well, the president wasn’t too happy, because in an interview with Bloomberg News, Obama said, “I can’t…

FNL made fun and brought laughs

Oh the irony of writing a review of FNL for The Sojourn! After what became of the last review, I feel like I should be terrified of what may become of this one. Nevertheless, a response is necessary, and respond I shall.
I am just going to say that we deserved it. That review harshly criticized…

Indoor track and field teams compete nationally

Vancouver is not the only city with photo finishes and medal ceremonies to bring attention to the hard work of competing athletes.
The men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams from Indiana Wesleyan University competed in the NCCAA National Championship this past weekend in Cedarville, Ohio. Going into the event both teams were confident that…