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Mr. Wildcat: Men on a mission

The mission is on to find the next Mr. Wildcat, as 10 male Indiana Wesleyan University students take the stage on March 23 at 9:30 p.m.
in the Philippe Performing Arts Center. Themed around the slogan “Men on a Mission,” Mr. Wildcat is a show that allows male students at IWU to express their sense of…

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:…

The Origins of Lent

Within the last 20-30 years the season of Lent has been increasing in its popularity in Protestant churches across America. They have several theories to why this could be.
The first is that there has been increased communication between churches. Because of the rise of the Internet, cell phones and e-mail churches can share resources and…

What does Mardi Gras have to do with it?

For many students at Indiana Wesleyan University, the celebration of Mardi Gras brings to mind beads, booze and debauchery.
Although many associate the holiday with pagan beliefs, the actual roots of Mardi Gras are firmly planted in the Catholic Church and the Lenten season.
Mardi Gras, meaning Fat Tuesday in the original French, is celebrated the day…

Valentine’s Day: College Style

Love or hate it, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Soon Indiana Wesleyan University will be immersed in “IWUappropriate” affection, flowers will magically bloom on desktops and in mailboxes) across campus and seemingly everyone will be lost in love. Unfortunately, in the midst of all the paper hearts, flowers, and candy, we will probably…

World Impact makes changes to better serve their mission

World Impact, an organization at Indiana Wesleyan University which focuses on international short-term missions, has recently made some changes in leadership and the program.
The recent change in leadership was instrumental in the rebuilding of World Impact, with the addition of a new director, Jim Vermilya. Vermilya was an adjunct Professor at IWU and was hired…

From the womb to the tomb

I don’t know anything about economics. I know I should; I am in Microeconomics with Dr. Lehman who definitely knows his stuff, but I’m no economist. I know the “invisible hand” and “tariffs, bad; free trade, good,” but that’s about it.
So I guess when it comes to this healthcare debate, I have a hard…

The battle rages over healthcare reform

On Saturday, Oct. 31, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH-8) gave a press release stating, “Only Republicans have offered solutions to lower health care costs and make it easier to obtain quality, affordable coverage without imposing a massive burden on the American people.”
This statement was given after President Obama urged his opponents to grab a…

Health Care: Responses to recent healthcare legislation

President Obama is keeping a promise. A cornerstone of his campaign, the Democrat candidate pledged to provide health care for all Americans. Congressional efforts to deliver on that promise have sparked debates in Washington and across the country. Check out news coverage of the August “Town Hall” meetings and the “Tea Party”…

The importance of young adults’ participation in political activities

Senior Democrat plan:

Cost $829 billion
Cut deficit by $80 billion over 10 years
Cover 94% of non-elderly
Must purchase insurance or pay fine of up to $750
Larger companies must contribute to lower income workers if they receive government subsidy for insurance
Fund reform through tax on high-end health care policies and reductions in Medicare and other government programs
Nonprofit health…