Political polarization & COVID-19
Katie Ribbens – Staff Writer Once thought a biological concept, the virus sweeping across the world in one great wave now depends on political ideologies. “I should desire to wear […]
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The baby Yoda show is back
Gretchen Lee—Staff Writer In a strange moment of absolute sensationalism last year, a tiny green alien somehow won over the entire world. With his cute noises, adorable facial expressions, and […]
Halloween horror and more; clipping’s There Existed an Addiction to Blood review
Caleb M. S. —Staff Writer The Oakland-based trio clipping. returned burning bright as ever. Last year, the noise-rap group last hit the scene with There Existed an Addiction to Blood– […]
Happy birthday Beethoven
Lexi Schnaser – Staff Writer The B.J. Haan Auditorium hosted special birthday celebration on Friday, October 30th. This year marks the 250th birthday of composer Ludwig van Beethoven, which Dordt […]
Tintle helps teacher become scientist through grant
Ella de Jong—Staff Writer Students scribble pencils onto paper and click away at calculators. They follow the white board marker as it squeaks and swipes across the board. Some steal […]
Campus visits take new form
Elise Wennberg—Staff Writer Bright eyed and bushytailed, high school seniors arrive at campus of Dordt University for the first time. They take in the sights: the clocktower, the odd-looking statue […]
Dordt students attend firearms simulation
Georgia Lodewyk—Staff Writer The small-sided building is located on a gravel road near the Sioux City airport. The Dordt University bus, carrying five Dordt criminal justice students, passes through the […]
COVID-19 creates difficulties for grad school applicants
Tess Hemmila—Staff Writer Across the country, colleges and universities are scrambling to adapt their admissions processes for graduate programs in light of COVID-19. At this time of the year, many […]
Negativity at work
Jayden Hoksbergen—Staff Writer It became increasingly difficult to watch a YouTube video in Iowa without first being subjected to a political ad in which Joni Ernst destroyed Theresa Greenfield’s ideals […]
Dordt to move online after Thanksgiving
Zac VanderLey– Staff Writer Students attended classes as normal on Tuesday, October 27, but each vibration of their phones intensified the anticipation; never before had students checked their emails with […]
