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Housing Sponsors Thanksgiving Celebrarion

Jenna Shackelford

Tuesday, Nov. 14, Housing and Residence Education hosted a Dessert Turkey Trot in celebration of Thanksgiving.

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Poverty Simulation Educates Students

Jenna Shackelford

Monday, Nov. 13, The IMPACT Center and the Counseling Center co-hosted an event to demonstrate the experience of low-income families to GWU students.

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'Monday Matters' Series Covers Title IX

Jenna Shackelford and Sarah Schurman

Monday, Nov. 6, the IMPACT Center sponsored the latest session in its ‘Monday Matters’ series. The discussion revolved around Title IX, with Dr. Tom LeGrand and Cary Poole.

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Homecoming Court Election Closes, Results To Be Announced

Jenna Shackleford

Homecoming is an exciting time of year for all Gardner-Webb students, but for the Homecoming Queen nominees, it isn’t just exciting—it’s an honor.
‘Monday Matters’ Session Discusses DACA, Dreamers

Jenna Shackleford

Two groups of students and faculty members gathered to discuss the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in Tucker Student Center earlier this week as a part of the IMPACT Center’s Monday Matters program.
University Community Reflects On Campus Shooting

Jenna Shackleford

As some time has passed, faculty, staff and students at Gardner-Webb have been able to reflect on the shooting that occurred on campus Sept. 27, and analyze what things were done well and what things need improvement in the case of another emergency situation.
WebbConnect Access Issue Resolved

Jenna Shackleford

Gardner-Webb’s Technology Services has identified and resolved a glitch affecting graduating seniors’ ability to access Blackboard, email and folders through WebbConnect. Measures are in place to prevent the glitch from occurring again.
Executive Student Government Elections Open Tomorrow

Chelsea Sydnor

Students have the opportunity to vote for the Student Government Association’s executive council via WebbConnect from Tuesday, March 28- Friday, March 31. GWU-Today interviewed each candidate, starting with those running for student body president, the only contested campaign.
GWU Professors Achieve Long-Term Goal Through Honors Seminar

Chelsea Sydnor

Two Gardner-Webb professors are accomplishing a long-term goal this semester. Dr. Don Olive of the Department of Natural Sciences and Dr. David Parker of the English Department are co-teaching an Honors Seminar: Rock and Roll and American Culture.
Honors Student Association to Host Sadie Hawkins Dance

Chelsea Sydnor

The Gardner-Webb Honors Student Association (HSA) is holding its second Sadie Hawkins Dance Friday, Feb. 10, from 8 to 11 p.m. in Stewart Hall.
Student Governemnt Association Elections Close Friday

Chelsea Sydnor

As executive student government elections wrap-up, read about the candidates for vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
Weir Accepts Position At Fort Caswell

Chelsea Sydnor

After nearly 17 years at Gardner-Webb, student activities director Karissa Weir has accepted a position with Fort Caswell Coastal Retreat and Conference Center in Oak Island, N.C., beginning this summer.
Men's Soccer vs. Wintrhop

Jenna Wachsmuth

Wednesday, Nov. 1, the men’s soccer team faced Winthrop University, coming away with a 6-0 win.

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Skate Night Draws Students

Jenna Wachsmuth

Friday, Nov. 17, Student Activities sponsored a skate night at Kylie’s Skating Rink in Shelby.

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Students Observe Moon Halloween Night

Jenna Wachsmuth

Tuesday, Oct. 31, students visited the Craven W. Williams Observatory to view the moon.

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Release Holds Rescue Race

Madison Weavil and Hannah Anders

Release the Captives held their annual rescue race Saturday, Sept. 16. Participants raised enough funds to rescue three children from slavery in Ghana.
Career Development Helps Students Prepare To Enter The Real World’

Travis Archie

After college ends, the “real world” begins. Not only must alumni find a place of employment, they must also figure out new living arrangements, how to pay bills and sometimes develop a new social circle. This week, Feb. 22-26, the Career Development office has been hosting its annual Destination: Real World Prep Week.
Citizens Concerned About Water Safety, D.E.Q. Holds Meeting In Town Hall

Travis Archie

On Monday, March 14 at the Boiling Springs Town Hall, a meeting was held in regards to how the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, D.E.Q, would handle the Duke Power coal ash ponds that are in the local area. This has been a hot topic within N.C. after the coal ash spilled into the Dan River in February 2014.
“Cosi Fan Tutte” – Upcoming Opera Reaches Out To Modern Audience

Travis Archie

“Cosi Fan Tutte” is a comedic opera created by the talented Wolfgang Mozart on Jan. 26, 1790 at the Burgthreater in Vienna, Austria. The opera will be performed at the direction of Dr. Stafford Turner, Gardner-Webb associate professor of music, Feb. 11-13 at 7 p.m. in the Dover Theater.
Filmmaker Shares Stories Of People Impacted By Coal Ash

Travis Archie

A major environmental topic that has been in the spotlight of North Carolina is coal ash. Coal ash the bi-product of coal that is burned to supply energy to power plants. On March 14, the Boiling Springs town hall had a public meeting that discussed clean-up plans regarding the coal ash deposit pond at the Cliffside power plant, seven miles from Gardner-Webb. The coal ash pond at Cliffside is categorized as low priority by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality meaning the pond must be cleaned up by Dec. 31, 2029.
Gardner-Webb Hosts Visiting Japanese Students

Travis Archie

In the fall semester of 2015, Gardner-Webb welcomed six Japanese students to come study and experience American culture as part of an English and Engineering program started by Dr. Lorene Pagcaliwagin, associate professor of French and Spanish.
“Worth It Because It’s Music” – Major Highlight: Music

Travis Archie

One of the most popular majors at Gardner-Webb resides in O. Max Gardner Hall, or as its residents call it O.M.G. – The Music Department.
Opinion: Fashion Hits Gardner-Webb – Comfort Is Key

Travis Archie and Megan Hartman

Fashion is everywhere and is trending on a daily basis. On any given day a unique style will be all over social media and by the end of the week it is classified as retro, and not in a good way. There is, however, a place where no matter what a person wears – they are still in style.
Admissions Counselor Brings New Take On Scholarship Interviews

Elizabeth Banfield

“Funding for academic opportunities for higher education is one of the most important things when looking at a college,” said Collin Helms, Gardner-Webb admission counselor, as he discussed the importance of the Ignite Excellence Scholarship for prospective students and recruiting on campus.
Seniors Say Farewell, Send Lanterns On Lake Hollifield

Elizabeth Banfield

Sunday evening, May 1, many of this year’s graduating class gathered on the back patio of Tucker to eat pizza, make smores, spend time together, reflect on their time at Gardner-Webb and symbolically say goodbye by releasing paper lanterns across Lake Hollifield.