Month: February 2024
Kanas Wesleyan celebrated its 13th annual “Night with the Yotes,” on February 23rd. Night with the Yotes is a fundraiser for KWU’s curricular activities such as athletics, fine/performing arts and DECA. Here is some more information on what Night with the Yotes is about by writer: Savannah Koga https://www.kwustudentmedia.com/2024/02/23/13th-annual-night-with-the-yotes/ The event featured food, open bar, […]
By Merissa Bailey Rios/ Staff Writer For decades, a heartwarming tradition has been presented by the Kansas Wesleyan University Wesleyan Chorale, Singing Valentines. Each year, on Valentine’s Day the chorale travels through Salina, serenading sweethearts with beautiful melodies and spreading love throughout the city. This year, under the direction of David Corman, the chorale is […]
By Merissa Bailey Rios/Staff Writer For the third year the Kansas Wesleyan String Orchestra hosted Salina Strings Day. This event brings together the KWU, Salina South High school, and Salina Central High school orchestras. Joining together the orchestras for a concert at the Kansas Highway Patrol auditorium on the former Marymount College campus. Bringing Salina […]
By Savannah Koga / Staff Writer Every year, Kansas Wesleyan University hosts an event called ‘Night with the Yotes’. The 2024 Night with the Yotes will be held February 23rd, in Mabee Arena of the KWU Student Activities Center. The doors will open at 5 pm, with a welcome speech and dinner beginning at 7, […]
by Aiden Quill / Staff Writer As Kansas Wesleyan University continues to grow it’s e-sports program with the addition of a League of Legends team, more seasoned players are returning to the digital field as part of the Overwatch 2 squad. Lance Kirby is one of those players and said he felt as prepared as […]
By Savannah Koga / Staff Writer For the past 12 years, the city of Salina hosts Match Madness. Through the Greater Salina Community Foundation, it is a day of giving to local nonprofit businesses that impact our community. This year is year number 13 of Match Madness, so fittingly the theme is “The Lucky One.” […]
By Beau Grant / Co-Sports Editor The Kansas Wesleyan University men’s and women’s basketball teams were in action Wednesday evening, but even more importantly the Coyote’s student section was in full effect. The Coyotes easily outmatched the Swedes’ student section, and the atmosphere was one of a Kansas Wesleyan home game. “The team is really […]
By Ryah Klima / Opinion Editor In my visual communications class last week, we discussed visual association. I gave a short (but passionate) speech about the importance of Barbie in my life. In response, someone said, “You’re such a girl.” And you know what? They’re right. I am such a girl. My mom primarily raised […]
Courtney Miller is a 2015 Kansas Wesleyan University alumna who has written about her struggles with being a survivor of an abusive relationship. She graduated with a Bachelor’s in Marketing, and then graduated with a Master’s in Organizational Leadership in 2020 She is an author, a certified health and life coach since 2020 and a […]
By Savannah Koga / Staff Writer Kansas Wesleyan Men’s Volleyball season is officially underway. After a successful preview of the men in the fall, the team is extremely positive for the upcoming season. The anticipation is building as the team is fired up about what can happen on the court. With an almost brand new […]
