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BVU President Responds to Trump Action to Rescind DACA, Students Speak Out

On Tuesday, September 5, the Office of the President at Buena Vista University (BVU) released a statement expressing "deep disappointment" with President Donald Trump’s decision to begin rescinding the Deferred Action ...

September 20, 2017 • No Comments

BVU Helps with Hurricane Relief Efforts

Kylee Deering, News Editor

Two hurricanes swept through southern states, Texas and Florida starting in mid-August. Hurricane Harvey started off first, making landfall as a Category 4 Hurricane with winds of 130 mph near Rockport, Texas. It went around...

September 18, 2017 • No Comments

Students and Community Members Are Recognized for Their Service to Others

Olivia Wieseler, Assitant Opinion Editor

On Monday, May 8, Student M.O.V.E. hosted their annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner. This dinner gives those who freely give up their time to serve others the chance to recognized for their efforts. The really neat thing...

May 16, 2017 • No Comments

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Sports

In overtime, Beavers defeat Dutch for only 3rd time since 1980

Taiyler Schrank, Contributing Writer

It was a dreary day in Storm Lake, Iowa, but that didn’t stop the Buena Vista University football team from putting together a well-deserved overtime win at J. Leslie Rollins Stadium. The BVU victory was the first over...

September 19, 2017 • 1 Comment

2016-17 All-Sports Banquet May 18, 2017

BVU baseball ends season at IIAC tournament May 16, 2017

BVU hosts IIAC Outdoor Championships May 16, 2017

Who’s who in Beaver sports: Emma Konkler May 5, 2017

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Opinion

Human Trafficking: An Illegal Billion-Dollar Industry Hits Close to Home

Olivia Wieseler, Opinion Editor

“Every night, [she] was taken to a different truck stop and forced to go door to door offering commercial sex.” “[He] traveled for 12 straight days until he reached the Texas border, where a restaurant...

September 21, 2017 • No Comments