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It finally stopped
Delayed by inclement weather and a variety of scheduling conflicts, it appeared as if Stop Day had been stopped this year. With few other options, Student Congress President Troy Haenfler sent out a campus-wide e-mail on April 26 to assure the Doane community that this tradition would be kept a. . . More

College inaugurates president
Amidst the harmonious chords of the band and choir, the chirping of birds and the crack of the mace, Jonathan M. Brand became Doane College's 11th president. The inauguration took place yesterday in Cassel Outdoor Theatre. Heavy clouds and misty air were countered by vibrant banners and flamboy. . . More

Jamnesty helps spread equality
Four guest speakers, three live bands and six Doane sponsors got together Saturday for Jamnesty 2006 in Butler Gymnasium to spread the word about equality for all. Sociology professor Steve Gunkel said this will surely get the word out on equality for all and that he liked hearing how some of t. . . More

Alcohol sales up, but not to par
In 16 years of business, alcohol sales on Stop Day have never been this low for Elmo's Liquor. Kevin Havlat, owner of Elmo's Liquor, said sales have dropped since the school year started. Last fall, the sales did not increase as they usually do during the beginning of the school year, particula. . . More

Branding project lets students paint feelings
Doane students had the chance to paint their feelings about Doane and President Brand last Thursday at the "Branding Project." Senior Sara Angel developed the project after learning about a form of theater called Happenings in the history of theatre part two class. "It sounded like a fun . . . More

No ‘dead week’ leaves students dead tired
As finals week quickly approaches, many college students are enjoying a dead week. But for Doane students, the week before finals has been anything but dead. Unlike other colleges, Doane does not follow a dead week schedule before finals, so many students have projects due on the same day as . . . More