Author: Samantha Schaeffer

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Marsh receives Distinguished Teaching Award

RWC Professor Bill Marsh, of the Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science, was presented with the 2005 RWC Distinguished Teaching Award at a ceremony on April 29.Marsh has been a teacher of Mathematics here at RWC for 38 years, since 1967, when the college first opened its doors. He […]

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Domestic partner benefits petition finds support

A petition concerning the Domestic Partner Benefits issue was able to collect over 100 signatures during World Fest. The issue the petition addressed is for the extension of Domestic Partner Benefits (health insurance, bereavement leave, tuition remission, etc.) to Gay, Lesbian, transgender, bisexual, and unmarried heterosexual couples employed by the […]

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RWC learns facts about tsunami

As part of RWC’s International Speakers series, an event was held on April 27 for questions about the December tsunami that devastated South Asia.Using video and still photos, the speakers reviewed the destruction by the tsunami from various perspectives. The program also outlined some of the efforts that have been […]

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Kramer promoted to Assistant Dean

Gene Kramer, RWC Director of Facilities Management, has received a promotion to Assistant Dean of Administrative Services. According to RWC Dean Delores Straker, Kramer has been in charge of some of the responsibilities that come with the title for some time. “The title matches the functions I’ve been handling,” Kramer […]

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Substance Abuse class hears from national expert

While reading the Sunday Cincinnati Enquirer, RWC Professor Joseph Zurad stumbled upon an ad that struck his attention. It read, “I’d rather have heart disease.” It showed a picture of a sad and troubled looking woman. It was sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug Free America. After calling the […]

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Letter to the editor: Security responds to Bookstore story

Dear Activist:Just to clarify a few facts about the bookstore thefts occurring at Raymond Walters which was printed in the last Activist: we only have two information reports on suspicious activity which occurred in April. The Bookstore is equipped with cameras which are recorded out here as well as main […]

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Nash beats out Shaq for NBA MVP

On May 7, the National Basketball Association (NBA) named the Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash the league’s Most Valuable Player (MVP). He is the first point guard to win the award since Hall-of-Famer Magic Johnson did it some 15 years ago. No one expected Nash to win the award over […]

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On The Spot: the new Pope

Alex PaulyI hope he’ll do what the Church wants him to do. Brandon DigiantonioI think he’s just a placeholder pope. Chuck DraperHe’s too conservative for our times. He won’t reach out to other faiths properly. Jim FeatherstoneIf he follows the Bible, he’ll do a good job.

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Rainy day confessions: smoke elsewhere

Imagine this: My day starts with waking up to the cold pouring rain outside. I am then forced to sit in stopped traffic on the highway because for some reason people lose all ability to drive in the rain. I get to school and have to park a mile away […]

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Bookstore theft has reached unacceptable levels

In the past few months theft in the RWC Bookstore has risen to an unacceptable level, according to RWC Security Officers. In response, the Bookstore has had to hire more student help to prevent thievery. Having the Security office only two doors down from the Bookstore is apparently not intimidating […]