Dear Evan Hansen and mental health
Corina Beimers—Guest Writer Why do I sound like that when I talk? I just laughed too loud. Why am I so scared to talk to someone? I can’t even stand […]
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Smit to depart for a year
Connor Van Hulzen— Staff Writer Since arriving at Dordt University from Lynden, Washington in 2017, professor Ryan Smit has helped rejuvenate the vocal music program, where he oversees four choirs. […]
When the historical tribute becomes history
Katie Ribbens— Staff Writer I once walked Dordt University’s campus and existed in my little sphere without thought to what lay on the other side of the street. And now, […]
Dr. Culpepper shares the story of The Book
Sydney Brummel—Staff Writer The Sioux Center Public Library remained quiet with few visitors on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 30. With the sky dark and a thunderstorm raining down on […]
The op-ed is dead
Jaclyn Vander Waal—Story Coach The op-ed is dead. I mean, think about it. Isn’t the point of publishing an op-ed to exchange ideas with those who don’t always see eye-to-eye […]
F.L.A.M.E.’s 55th open in mornings
Hannah Vanderhooft—Staff Writer It’s an early Thursday morning as students walk through the campus green to their classes. Some deviate from the main sidewalk to stop by 55th Avenue, the […]
Super Fascia: A glimpse into the human mind
Isabel Pheifer—Staff Writer At David Platter’s solo art exhibition, a postcard describing the meaning of his exhibit read as follows: “As our worlds are shaped and informed by a myriad […]
Defender Forever: A new way to stay connected
Lauren Hoekstra—Staff Writer Upon Dordt University’s founding in 1955, then President B.J. Haan asked the residents of Sioux Center if they could commit to giving $25 every year for the […]
Album review: Montero by Lil Nas X
Anna de Oliveira —Staff Writer In 2019, when pop star Lil Nas X released “Old Town Road” and the remixes that followed, he took the world by storm. The melodic […]
Squid Game to be most-watched show on Netflix
Yee Lim Shin—Staff Writer Netflix’s Squid Game has been on the rise since its release on Sept. 17. The thriller tv show is on its way to becoming the number […]
