Campus Christmas events
By Naomi Mellema – Staff Writer As Dec. 25 draws near and the semester begins winding down, Christmas events around Dordt University’s campus are kicking off. Dordt offers a variety […]
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Paperwork delays cause problems for international students
Joya Breems — Staff Writer Dordt University international students can come to the United States to study on an F-1 visa, a five-year visa allowing students to go to school […]
Wind symphony for Grammy
Audra Kooi —Staff Writer In May 2021, the Dordt University Wind Symphony recorded Music With Friends. A year and a half later, the album is being considered for a Grammy […]
Yik Yak sparks controversy
Abby Starkenburg – Staff Writer After a fun day of attending the Tri-wizard event and catching up on homework, Anna Kerstetter, a freshman at Dordt University, sat on her dorm […]
55th Avenue adds nightly events
Daniel Ketchelos — Staff Writer 55th Avenue, one of Dordt University’s student-led coffee shops, is adding nightly events to its regular schedule. While right now these new events include streaming […]
Information desk hiring process based on peer recommendation
Joya Breems — Staff Writer The information desk is the first thing a visitor to Dordt University’s campus sees when they walk in the door. A student-employed attendant greets passersby […]
Suitable Truths production
Ian MacDonald — Staff Writer The art gallery in the campus center is packed with sculptures by artist Stephanie Barrick. Barrick calls these sculptures “wearable art,” made to spread the […]
Behind the scenes of the Defender Days tradition
Georgia Lodewyk — Staff Writer Each October, Dordt University welcomes over 1500 families, alumni, and community members for the biggest weekend on campus. The three-day extravaganza, beginning on Thursday, is […]
Accreditation: what does it mean to you?
Sara Hofer — Staff Writer On Oct. 3, five peer reviewers from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation agency came to evaluate Dordt University and the student experience. Since 1969, […]
Increasing need for more ESL staff at local schools
Joya Breems — Staff Writer Josine Salazar’s third-grade classroom at Kinsey Elementary is adorned with colorful decorations—numbers and letters on the wall and bookshelves spilling over with books. On her […]
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