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Rachels named faculty athletic representative at Newberry College
Rachels https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_Rachels-David-copy.jpgRachels NEWBERRY — Dr. David Rachels has been named the Faculty Athletic Representative for Newberry College. The Faculty Athletic Representative is appointed by the college’s president to serve as a liaison to promote communication and cooperation between academics and athletics. The FAR advocates for the overall well-being of the…
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Inspiration for teaching
By Ethan Black For The Newberry Observer Cayci Banks, a public relations instructor at Newberry College, counts among her inspirations several professors who taught her when she was a Newberry student. https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_IMG_4227a.jpgCayci Banks, a public relations instructor at Newberry College, counts among her inspirations several professors who taught her when…
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Training the future
By Kaneesha Penny For The Newberry Observer These students are doing the Highlander Challenge, a physically challenging team course that requires teamwork and critical thinking skills. This is also done during the lab days on Thursdays at Presbyterian College. https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ROTC.jpgThese students are doing the Highlander Challenge, a physically challenging team…
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‘Guest coach’ program provides an inside view
By Chase Austin For The Newberry Observer NEWBERRY — Are you seeing what looks like a professor on the sidelines while the Newberry Wolves are on the field? Your eyes aren’t deceiving you. That’s a professor who has the honor of being the week’s “Guest Coach.” The “Guest Coach” program…
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Drapeau comes on board at Newberry College
By Davis Bryan For The Newberry Observer The responsibilities of Matthew Drapeau, left, include head of recruiting, and head of operations. As the head of recruiting he looks into and keeps in contact with possible future Newberry College soccer players, as well as schedules tournaments and camps to go discover…
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International students adapt to Thanksgiving holiday
By Davis Bryan For The Newberry Observer NEWBERRY — Thanksgiving is a holiday that’s all about family. But what do you do if you’re thousands of miles from home, and you can’t make it home and back within the five-day Thanksgiving holiday? For Newberry College’s international students, who represent more…
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Interested in music? Newberry College is the place for you
By Madison Graham For The Newberry Observer Newberry College offers three undergraduate degrees in the music program, one being the Bachelor of Arts in Music. This program includes General Music, Church Music Emphasis, and Music Theory Emphasis. A Bachelor of Music Performance is another major offered at Newberry. https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_Music-dept..jpgNewberry College…
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A ‘monster’ education
Newberry College course breaks new ground By Gerald Evans For The Newberry Observer Chandler Boltin and Corbin Sigmon pose as monsters during a class trip to the graveyard. Both are students in Dr. Susan Epting’s course on monsters at Newberry College. https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_IMG_0985.jpgChandler Boltin and Corbin Sigmon pose as monsters during…
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Four local Wolves
By Davis Bryan For The Newberry Observer Three members of the Newberry College football team, who are also Newberry County residents, Josh Parker, Joe Foster and Tavaris Cuerton. https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_IMG_02601.jpgThree members of the Newberry College football team, who are also Newberry County residents, Josh Parker, Joe Foster and Tavaris Cuerton. Davis…
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Student-centered and research-oriented
Social and Behavioral Sciences offers variety of paths for grads By Davis Bryan For The Newberry Observer Marilyn Marek Schroer, an associate professor of psychology at Newberry College, teaches a class. https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_Marilyn-Marek-Schroer.jpgMarilyn Marek Schroer, an associate professor of psychology at Newberry College, teaches a class. Davis Bryan | For The…
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Students balance schoolwork with job responsibilities
By Charles Riley For The Newberry Observer Newberry College student Bradley Frasier, who works part-time at Stokes-Trainor, cleans a vehicle. https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_Bradley-2520Frasier-2520of-2520Stokes-2520Car-2520Dealership-2520cleaning-2520out-2520some-2520of-2520the-2520models..jpgNewberry College student Bradley Frasier, who works part-time at Stokes-Trainor, cleans a vehicle. Charles Riley | For The Newberry Observer NEWBERRY — While all college students must deal with the…
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Fine Arts and Lecture Events bring culture to students’ lives
By Kaneesha Penny For The Newberry Observer NEWBERRY — Before a Newberry College student can graduate, he or she must attend 24 Fine Arts and Lecture Events. For some students, the FAL requirement is a way to be exposed to new art and new ideas. For others, it’s just another…
