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Truth or Dare: Credibility of Journalism in the 21st Century

Allyssa Ertz, Ella Wiebusch, and Olivia Wieseler

May 25, 2019 • No Comments

Journalism. It provides the public with what they deserve to know. Nearly 30% of U.S. adults have little to no trust in the information from national news organizations. How do journalists today build this trust with issues...

BVU’s Coaching Carousel: The Challenges of Building a Successful Program

Tanner Frost, Elijah Zaiger, and Timothy Jeffries

May 24, 2019 • No Comments

The effects of coaching turnover rates can be potentially damaging to a university's sports program. Three students explore the different programs at Buena Vista University to figure out how BVU coaches are trying to build...

Guns in the Heartland | A Photo Documentary

Mason McGrew, Guy Tannenbaum, and NIck Henrichs

May 24, 2019 • No Comments

What are your views on Iowa Gun Legislation? Guy Tannenbaum, Mason McGrew, and Nick Henrichs joined forces to gather information and perspectives on Gun rights and issues by speaking with multiple sources for this piece:...

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Sports

A Pair of 7th Place Finishes at Conference Wrap Up BVU Track and Field

Tanner Frost, Sports Editor

May 15, 2019 • No Comments

After a long season of improvements, Head Coach of the BVU Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Teams Colton Slack and his squads finished the year on the big stage. The American Rivers Conference Championships...

Both Head Men’s and Women’s Basketball Coaches Resign May 6, 2019

Who’s Who in Beaver Sports: Nicole Rohner May 1, 2019

Who’s Who in Beaver Sports: Aaron Mumm April 24, 2019

Buena Vista Golf Team Approaches ARC Tournament as They Look Forward to Change April 23, 2019

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Opinion

‘Tis the Season of Graduation: A Reflection

Kayla Sweet, Staff Writer

May 18, 2019 • No Comments

Across the nation, graduation season is in full swing. Thousands of students will soon be walking across a stage and receiving their diploma. Some will go on to pursue higher education, others will set...