The DePauw

New VP of admissions and financial aid selected

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Daniel Meyer will take over as Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid at DePauw on March 1.

He appears to be a perfect fit for the position, considering his extensive admissions experience at St. Mary's College. Like DePauw, St. Mary's is a small liberal arts school in Indiana.

Students seek to aid Haiti earthquake relief effort

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Ever since the record-breaking earthquake on January 12, Haiti has been a sight of internatonal attention. DePauw students arenow planning to contribute to relief efforts.

Over Winter Term President Brian Casey sent out a schoolwide e-mail addressing the current situation in Haiti and how DePauw plans to help, asking students to go to the DePauw homepage and click on the "Help Haiti" link.

Tuition to increase 5 percent next academic year

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By ALLISON MARINO
news@thedepauw.com

Tuesday brought about some bad news for cash-strapped DePauw students when it was announced that the tuition would be increased by five percent.
Tuition for attending DePauw University, was raised from $32,800 to $34,400 after much deliberation by the campus administration and the Board of Trustees.

Tuition to increase 5 percent next academic year

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

DePauw breaks record of admission applications two weeks before deadline

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

DePauw University has set a new milestone: more people are applying to DePauw than in any past year.

As of noon Thursday, the office had received a record 5,096 total applications. Although the total includes both completed and incomplete applications, the numbers indicate that a record pool of applicants is all but a foregone conclusion.

Ridpath paired with DePauw for No Excuses University, Honor Scholars donate T-shirts

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Students at Ridpath Elementary School are receiving inspiration to stay in school through creative, yet untraditional means.

DePauw students in the Honor Scholar Program provided this inspiration by purchasing 100 DePauw University shirts for the students at Ridpath.

Student organizations given option to apply to live together in housing lotter for 2010-2011

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Recognized student organizations on campus will soon have the option to apply for housing as an entire group through the university's housing lottery. Starting Wednesday, Feb. 10 organizations can apply on the Residence Life and Housing page on DePauw's Web site.

Because the Universe Tends Toward Entropy

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Even though Winter Term has drawn to a close, DePauw students involved in the theatre production "Because the Universe Tends Toward Entropy" are continuing to reap the fruits of their Winter Term labor this weekend. Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.

Beyond beer, popcorn

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Whether you are cheering for the Saints or Colts this Super Bowl Sunday (although I heartily suggest that because you are in the Land of the Blue, you should rally behind Peyton), the big game will not be complete without the football fixins'. Instead of going for quantity (I mean, do you really want 90 blazin' hot wings?) focus on diversity.

No joke: Hooiser politics provide excitement, chance to be involved in legislation

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Who really cares about the Indiana legislature? As many DePauw students prepare for rush skits, bid night, and an Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl game, the last thing I should write about is boring Hoosier politics. People would rather listen to a mix tape of long nails scratching against a blackboard and a broken car alarm, right?

Well, I don't think so.

Cartoon

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Mine and the paper's growth

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's funny to think this is the last semester of my time working for The DePauw, especially when I realize I started working here before I even officially arrived for freshman orientation. I was the special freshman columnist expressing his expectations about DePauw in the very first issue.

Winter Term In-Service hurts recipient success

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Felix, a young Filipino man, works as a general laborer on construction jobs around Lapu-Lapu City, currently on a project for Island Ventures Inc. Felix makes no more than four American dollars a day, barely enough to feed his three children and himself. He possesses no blankets to keep warm on cool nights, no electricity and no running water.

Casey's dining unity only solution to true campus community

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Once upon a time, President Brian Casey asked mentors and RAs if we, as a campus community, would give up lunch. I had hoped that this meant that I soon wouldn't be the only one sitting in The Den working on homework during the afternoons and that soon I'd see members of different greek houses and students of varying ages joining me in my new favorite study spot.

Haiti effort good, shouldn't stop

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

During Winter Term, a time that is meant to allow students to focus their intellectual energy outside of the classroom, the DePauw community responded to a natural disaster that struck the nation of Haiti. President Brian Casey declared DePauw's official support to the Haitian victims through both a campus-wide email and a link on the DePauw homepage that discusses ways to assist the Haitian cause; go check it out.

Tuition help should be every year

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The tuition bill - an unfortunate reminder that the class you skipped this morning cost about the same as the video game console you were playing instead. A $2,000 increase in tuition is cause for concern for all students and their families, but Depauw is making an effort to help.

Track and Field: Teams look to first meet

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With Winter Term out of the way, the men's and women's track teams look to get their seasons off and running on a high note. With DePauw's schedule, which differs from other colleges and universities, however, this can be quite a task at the beginning of the year.

Men's Basketball: Tigers look to avenge losses,

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

When the DePauw men's basketball team runs onto the court Saturday night, they will be looking to avenge their early Winter Term loss at Centre College.

The Tigers started the month with a loss on the road but managed to end the month with a 7-2 record.

"We just have to keep doing what we've been doing at home .

Women's Basketball: Tigers nationally ranked after winning 13 straight

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After a few road bumps to talented teams early in the season, the Tigers have bounced back with a 13-game winning streak. The team currently sits at are currently 17-3 overall and are 10-1 in conference play.

According to head coach Kris Huffman, the success of the team can be traced to what she and her coaching staff have preached all year long.

Baseball: McGwire's Admission Leaves Baseball on Life Support

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's happened again.

Baseball is in another steroid scandal.

Baseball has been, and still is, on life support. We are faced with the reality that the game still exists, almost solely because of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. Think about it.

Swimming and Diving: Tigers wrap up strong regular season at home

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The men's swimming and diving team has put up some impressive numbers so far this season. The team has posted a 5-2 record, while finishing first in the DePauw Invitational and no worse than third in any other invitational. The Tigers currently find themselves ranked No.