Author Archives: The Diamond Editor
Inauguration of President Erik Hoekstra: The beginning of an “educational opus”
The sound of 50 trained voices resounded throughout a packed B.J. Haan auditorium, singing “Praise to the Lord” in acapella on Friday, October 19, just moments before President Erik Hoekstra was ushered […]
Zombie vs. Humans: The plague strikes again…and this time, even bigger!
Last year’s hit game of Humans vs. Zombies returned to Dordt College this year, but instead of the battle against the undead being limited to North and East Hall, this […]
The search for the new Provost is now underway
Dordt College has begun the process of hiring a new Provost by putting together a Provost Search Committee. “The Provost Search Committee is made up of ten faculty members, administrative […]
Smart phones: convenient distractions?
Smartphones are sweeping the Nation. They’re popping up everywhere, including Dordt. Even impoverished, rural villages in Africa can afford simple cellphones for a few dollars a month, so acquiring a […]
Pop Culture Conference starts NOW!
Vampire Novels. Tim Tebow. Fashion. From Thursday, November 1, to Saturday, November 3, a variety of speakers will be lecturing and leading discussions on these exact topics during “The Christian […]
New Defender sports logo met with both praise and hesitation
With the unveiling of the newest Dordt Defender Logo, Dordt College sports teams gained a new identity. Yet, while some students love the logo, others question its origins, motives, and […]
Fall Festival at Dordt
Dordt College students got in the spirit of autumn last weekend while engaging in the Fall Festival activities. On the evening of Saturday, October 27, students had the opportunity to […]
Despite losses, Defender football has seen improvement
As the end comes near for Coach Greg Youngblood’s first season as the head coach of the Dordt College football program, challenges have certainly arisen, but he believes that the […]
International Introduction: Niger, West Africa
Although many may believe international students are best recognized by a different accent, skin color, or clothing choice than the majority of students on Dordt’s campus, many international students blend […]