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The Student News Site of Buena Vista University

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The Student News Site of Buena Vista University

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Safe Rides Bus Returns to BVU
Safe Rides Bus Returns to BVU
For years, students at Buena Vista University have been going to Malarky’s Bar and Grill on the weekends to dance the night away or play a game of pool. Many students stopped going when Covid-19 emerged in 2020, which significantly impacted the way Malarky’s was run.
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Stray and Feral Cats on Campus – What You Need to Know
February 15, 2023

It is not out of the ordinary to see a variety of animals on Buena Vista University’s campus. From squirrels to rabbits to crows, these furry...

BVU Bands: Search for a New Director
BVU Bands: Search for a New Director
February 14, 2023
Ever since Sarah Fabian left the BVU director of bands role in 2022, BVU has been looking for the position to be filled again.
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BVU Parts Ways With Head Football Coach Grant Mollring
December 4, 2022
An era of Buena Vista football has ended, as university officials announced the departure of head football coach, Grant Mollring.
International Taste Night: Sharing Culture Through Food
International Taste Night: Sharing Culture Through Food
December 1, 2022

On Nov. 12, the International Club and BVU’s Hispanic and Latinx student organization Raíces, jointly hosted an International Taste Night,...

Austins Fantasy Train: Week 18
Austin's Fantasy Train: Week 18
January 4, 2023

Obviously, there’s no way to start this other than by sending out prayers to Damar Hamlin, the Bills safety who was hospitalized after a hit on Monday Night Football. I obviously wish him the best as the NFL is a place...

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Fake News: Discriminating Fact from Fiction Online
Joel Sikora, Staff • February 17, 2023
In the age of social media, society has been faced with a plague, namely, fake news.
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Invisible Disabilities
Cassidy Weide, Staff • December 16, 2022
Tony Kraft: Not His First Rodeo

Tony Kraft: Not His First Rodeo

March 18, 2023

Since the launch of BVU’s Ag Institute in 2019, students have been provided with new opportunities...

Jasmin Terven: Student by Day, Advocate Always

Jasmin Terven: Student by Day, Advocate Always

December 13, 2022

It isn’t uncommon to see Jasmin Terven, a Junior member of the BVU Cheer and STUNT team, always around...

Behind the Scenes of Athletics: Athletic Trainers

Behind the Scenes of Athletics: Athletic Trainers

December 13, 2022

The Buena Vista University athletic training staff play a key role in keeping athletes safe, healthy, and in the game.