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Many people don’t know when Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month is. It is celebrated during different months in different places around the world. Here at Kansas Wesleyan, the baseball team celebrates it in November by coming together to bring awareness to this important cause. Movember Their efforts began when Coach Bret Ringer challenged everyone on […]
Holiday Season Brings Increased Risk of Domestic Violence The holiday season brings joy for many, but for some families, it can be a time of increased stress and danger. Local domestic violence shelters report a significant rise in calls for help during November and December. “The holidays create a perfect storm of factors that can […]
By Merissa Bailey Rios / Staff Writer Kansas Wesleyan University is taking a big step towards environmental awareness and action this fall with the launch of their new Environmental Justice Minor. Open to all majors, this minor goes beyond classroom learning to equip students with the skills they need to make a real difference. The […]
By Merissa Bailey Rios / Staff Writer The Kansas Wesleyan University music department welcomed esteemed cellist Dr. David Littrell for a special performance and educational session on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Dr. Littrell’s visit extended beyond simply showcasing his musical talents; he offered a captivating exploration of the music itself, delving into the history and […]
By Savannah Koga / Staff Writer Women in Leadership Conference On Thursday, March 28th, Kansas Wesleyan University hosted the annual Women in Leadership conference. This will be KWU’s third annual conference. The event begins at 4:40pm and will be held in Mabee arena, inside the student activity center on the KWU campus. The conference began […]
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 Savannah Koga / Staff Writer Growing up when people would ask me, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I always wanted to be a detective, thinking I could go solve every crime mystery and my life would be just like NCIS. Though once I realized I was not cut out […]
One thing that makes Kansas Wesleyan University special is their mission to grow intellectually and spiritually. Along with providing opportunities for academics, arts and athletics, KWU also gives it’s students the chance to experience and deepen their faith. The Campus Ministry program is there to help students on their spiritual journey and further enrich their […]
By Lily Roberts / Staff Writer Last month was September, and it is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month, a time when individuals, organizations, and communities come together to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. This annual observance serves as a reminder that suicide is a public health crisis that can […]
It’s February which means Black History Month is here! Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States. Now some people have always wondered why Black History Month is in February. They changed Black History Month to February in 1976 because February has two important figures’ […]
