The DePauw

The Great Debaters screenwriter speaks: 'a sense of empathy'

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When Robert Eisele screened The Great Debaters in Compton, a violent inner suburb of Los Angeles, former gang members, aged into their 70s and 80s, came to be a part of the community and to apologize to those they might have wronged in their youth. "It was very touching," Eisele said.

4 Fulbright Scholars chosen for 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Macedonia. South Korea. Estonia. France. What do these countries have in common? They're all destinations for DePauw students who were recently named as prestigious Fulbright Scholars.

Doug Harms, Fulbright Program Advisor for DePauw, said via e-mail that 16 DePauw students, including two alumni, applied for Fulbright grants.

Closing the books on the yearbook: The Mirage to cease publication after 07-08

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A Facebook theme, a fresh staff and an increase in copies sold have proved unsuccessful in saving DePauw's student-produced yearbook.

After more than 120 years of publication, The Mirage's 2008 volume will be its last, joining other college yearbooks like Purdue University's The Debris, which will also be producing its final edition this year.

Hermen Diaz hired as fourth GLC coordinator

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Current Greek Life Coordinator Autumn Hansen said of Hermen Diaz, the new coordinator, "Hermen has a variety of skills and experiences that make him a good fit for DePauw and for this position in particular."

Hansen said Diaz will officially join the staff July 1.

Laps of Love: Relay raises $160,000 for ACS

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Lap one for hope. Lap two to remember. Lap 240 for a cure. In less than 24 hours, sophomore Chrissy Borne walked 30 miles during last weekend's Relay for Life.

"Some little kid sold me this last year," Borne said, holding a purple-beaded lap counter. "Relay is like a huge deal to me.

Q & A Senior John Schomburg awarded the annual Walker Cup

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students perform for fraternity philanthropy concert for Relay

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Saturday night, an array of DePauw student musicians joined forces to put on a show for Phi Kappa Psi's spring philanthropy at MeHarry Hall. The event, through various donations, raised $164 for Relay for Life.

First on stage was a series of opening acts including Amy Beth Coleman, New Modern Mafia, under the leadership of Jonathon Waterford, and including Yung Corlito, Constant, and Julianna G.

22 questions for 22 years: A farewell interview with President Bottoms

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

M83: new take on 80s

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This album is unlike anything you've ever heard.

Picture yourself as a member of The Breakfast Club, with this as your melancholic soundtrack. The longings, the anguish, the happiness and the sadness of adolescence are all represented on M83's newest album, "Saturdays = Youth.

I really am a DePauw person. Who knew?

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I'm not a DePauw person. I paraphrase a friend from high school, so let me backtrack a moment and explain. My friend, let's call her Ann, used to complain all the time that she just wasn't a "high school person." Ann was very smart, but disliked high school parties, disliked cliques and had absolutely no patience for the inanities and pettiness that breed in high school.

Letters to the editor

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Reflecting on four years at DePauw

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

One of the perks of knowing that I'm graduating in 12 days (not that I'm counting) is that I now feel like I can be completely honest about my experiences at DePauw. I haven't always spoken up, even when I wanted to. I always felt I wasn't qualified to speak my mind on certain subjects.

The public editor's take: the semester in review

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There are only two questions to answer in this space at this time. First, what has defined DePauw University this semester? Secondly, how well has The DePauw reported, synthesized and analyzed these events, feelings and activities? A new president: The paper did a solid job with fair coverage of both candidates for the position, and stories have focused on Brian Casey's plans for the University, as well as the accomplishments and contributions of President Robert G.

Tears, Jeers and Cheers

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

At the end of each year, the editorial staff examines all our issues for the topics and controversies that dominated our headlines. We've seen a last-second Monon win, the loss of a favorite Mexican restaurant, three tragic deaths of members of the DePauw community and the announcement of our next president.

Close loss ends Tigers' 37-game winning streak; team looks ahead

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Losing a game is never something a team wants. But when a team has a 37-game winning streak before the NCAA Championships, getting that loss out of the way could be a good thing.

"Our focus was never really on the win streak, but if it had to end, this weekend was an excellent time to do it," said sophomore pitcher Megan Soultz.

Sunday losses bring an end to tennis seasons

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Both Tiger teams were caged and sent home for the season in the third rounds of the 2008 men's and women's NCAA Div. III Tennis Championship tournament Sunday, despite the momentum from the teams' Saturday successes. While the men took down the Wheaton Thunder and the women sent the Ladies of Kenyon packing, the Tigers couldn't seem to advance to the top.

Team stand-outs seek to qualify for NCAA tournament play

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With their second-place finish in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship last weekend, both the men's and women's track and field teams wrapped up the 2008 season. However, a few athletes are still competing as individuals in hopes of qualifying for the Div.

Weekend wins keep Tigers waiting for tourney

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With a sweep of University of Chicago over the weekend, the No. 28 men's baseball team did exactly what it needed to do to stay in the running for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, but all the Tigers can do now is sit and wait.

They'll have to rely on their list of accomplishments over this past season, a list that includes setting a school record for wins in a season with 35, placing third in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament and beating top teams such as No.