The Columbian

“Columbian” to cease publication indefinitely

2010-12-08T09:00:00.001-06:00

by Sonya Swanson Carney, advisor sacarney1@cougars.ccis.edu Photo by Amanda Noel. Following publication of this issue of “The Columbian,” the college newspaper will suspend production indefinitely after this semester. “The Columbian,” which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2009, has suffered declining enrollment in recent years. As a result, the Newspaper Production course has been canceled

Commencement at Columbia College

2010-12-08T08:59:00.001-06:00

By HyunJi Lee hlee3@cougars.ccis.edu Anton Lukyanov, senior December commencement is just around the corner. The commencement ceremony is at noon Dec. 18 and will be held in the Southwell Complex. The commencement speaker will be Bob McDavid, mayor of Columbia. According to Angie Myers, coordinator of records management, 406 graduating students will participate in December

New parking lot for Columbia College students

2010-12-08T08:58:00.001-06:00

by Christina Delgman cmdelgman1@cougars.ccis.edu Plans are in the works for a new parking lot for Columbia College students that should be done by next summer. With growth at the college, the need for more space is inevitable. At present, 50 parking spots are available in Banks Hall lot. With the new parking lot, a total of 150 parking spots will be available, said Bob Hutton, executive

Holiday Lighting ceremony brightens the season

2010-12-08T08:57:00.000-06:00

by HyunJi Lee hlee3@cougars.ccis.edu St. Clair Hall “Ten, nine, eight … three, two, one, zero!” Thousands of brilliant lights illuminated the Columbia College buildings Dec. 3, kicking off the holiday season. Columbia College faculty, staff, students and their guests gathered on Bass Commons to count down the 14th-annual Holiday Lighting. In his address to the a crowd, President Gerald

Where does our Styrofoam go?

2010-12-08T08:56:00.000-06:00

By HyunJi Lee hlee3@cougars.ccis.edu Styrofoam is a trademark of the plastic called expanded polystyrene. Widely used for decades, it does not absorb water easily, get damage from bacteria or mold and is lightweight. However, Styrofoam has become an environmental issue because it is impossible to recycle. Columbia College’s students use hundreds of disposable products each day in the form

Bullying on the rise

2010-12-08T08:55:00.002-06:00

by Christina Delgman cmdelgman1@cougars.ccis.edu Google Images “Bullying is the most common form of violence in our society; between 15 and 30 percent of students are bullies or victims,” according to the National Association of School Psychologists. According to The Trevor Project, “Suicide is the second leading cause of death on college campuses,” (CDC, 2008). The results of bullying

Secretariat

2010-12-08T08:54:00.000-06:00

by Christina Delgman cmdelgman1@cougars.ccis.edu "Secretariat" is a heart-warming, family friendly movie starring Diane Lane, John Malkovich and Dylan Walsh. This true story about Penny Chenery and her horse, Secretariat, takes place in 1973. Chenery (played by Lane) faces many obstacles. The movie begins as Chenery, a housewife, deals with the death of her mother. In the process, she finds out

Cougar Connection: What are your plans for winter break?

2010-12-08T08:53:00.000-06:00

Ellen Wilson, sophomore, human services and elementary education major: “My plans are to spend time with my family and boyfriend and make some money babysitting.” Go Eun Kim, sophomore, undeclared major: “I am going to stay in Columbia. I really want to work out during the break. I want to be healthier and live a well-regulated life.” Meena Swaminathan, freshman, forensic science

New Koepke Fitness Center expands campus wellness opportunities

2010-10-27T00:07:00.070-05:00

by Christina Delgman cmdelgman1@cougars.ccis.edu The new and improved Koepke Fitness Center. The former Southy gymnasium got a makeover during summer break. The gym is now larger, has more equipment and has a modern look. In addition, the fitness center opens earlier for guests. Students and faculty can get in a morning workout before they start their days. The fitness center

Counseling Services is here to help

2010-10-27T00:06:00.034-05:00

Cynthia Baker and Terri Zeilenga. by Christina Delgman cdelgman1@cougars.ccis.edu When school-related or personal stress gets to be too much, students don’t have to suffer. Columbia College has counseling services available to students and faculty. The counselors at Columbia College are here to help. Two counselors are available: Terri Zeilenga, licensed professional counselor and

Peaceworks brings sustainable living ideas to the community

2010-10-27T00:05:00.026-05:00

By Hyunji Lee hlee3@cougars.ccis.edu The Sustainable Living Fair at Columbia College. A Sustainable Living Fair was held on Sept. 26 in front of the Student Commons of Columbia College. Organizations and shops from the community joined the event to showcase their organic products such as soap, food and cosmetics. Jenifer Mantler, the president of ECO Club at Columbia College, said that the

Boone County Art Show displays community's talent

2010-10-27T00:04:00.000-05:00

by Hyunji Leehlee3@cougars.ccis.edu The 51st Boone Country Art Show was held Oct. 9-10 at the Boone County National Bank in the District. The art show displayed 300 works by professional and non-professional artists. Residents of Boone County and members of the Columbia Art League joined the art show. Diana Moxon, Columbia Art League executive director Executive Director of the Columbia Art

Annual Pumpkin Festival brings crowds to Hartsburg

2010-10-27T00:02:00.000-05:00

By Hyunji Lee hlee3@cougars.ccis.edu On Oct. 9-10, Hartsburg held the 19th annual Pumpkin Festival. At the Pumpkin Festival, the streets of Hartsburg were filled with many booths displaying arts, crafts and food. The festival offered entertainment, including the crowning of Pumpkin Festival King, a parade and musical performances. Crowds line the streets at the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival.

Entertainment versus education and safety

2010-10-27T00:01:00.004-05:00

by Christina Delgman Cdelgman1@cougars.ccis.edu A third grade math and science teacher in Dallas, Texas, must work two extra jobs in order to make ends meet, according to the Denton Record-Chronicle. Nena Harrison works extra to be able to pay off student loans, mortgage payments and tuition for her two children, and her husband is out of work. Harrison said that some teachers she

Cougar Connection

2010-10-27T00:00:00.008-05:00

by Christina Delgman cmdelgman1@ccis.edu and HyunJi Lee hlee3@ccis.edu What are your favorite scary movie and childhood Halloween costume? Rachel Garrett Rachel Garrett's favorite scary movie is “Shawn of the Dead.” Garrett said she has always wanted to be a witch. Mary Hillard Mary Hillard's favorite scary movie is “Amityville Horror.” Hillard's most

Meet the Fall 2010 Columbian staff

2010-09-22T00:07:00.020-05:00

by Sonya Carney, Columbian advisor sacarney1@cougars.ccis.edu From left: Jimmy Patterson, Christina Delgman, Jucyndia Meeks and Hyunji Lee. Students who enroll in the Newspaper Production course serve as the staff of The Columbian, the student newspaper of Columbia College. In this course, students learn about journalism principles and practices and apply them in the stories they

Columbia College develops new master’s degree in military studies

2010-09-22T00:06:00.085-05:00

by Jimmy Patterson jdpatterson2@cougars.ccis.edu Columbia College faculty approved the Master of Arts in Military Studies, a new graduate degree program primarily targeting service men and women on active duty, in the National Guard or in the Reserves. The degree program will be delivered online and will focus on history, philosophy and political science and other related liberal arts areas

Columbia College Goes To France

2010-09-22T00:05:00.048-05:00

by Christina Delgman cmdelgman1@cougars.ccis.edu Columbia College will go to France in spring 2011 with EF College Study Tours. The trip is open to faculty, students, friends and family. The trip departs May 16 from St. Louis, arriving in Paris. Visitors will stop in Paris, Nice, Monaco, Provence, Avignon, Lourdes/Biarritz, Loire Valley and Normandy. Students can enroll in

CougarLink is updated with user friendly features

2010-09-22T00:04:00.044-05:00

by Christina Delgman cmdelgman1@cougars.ccis.edu Campus Life has spruced up CougarLink, giving it a better look, making it accessible for students and faculty and adding some features to make it more enjoyable to use. All the events and information students are looking for about Campus Life, Athletics, academic deadlines or events going on in the community are available on CougarLink.

Stegeman is nothing but net for NABC'S Honor Court

2010-09-22T00:03:00.038-05:00

Greg Stegeman, senior, was named to NABC's Honors Court. by Jucyndia Meeks jmmeeks2@cougars.ccis.edu The National Association of Basketball Coaches announced the student-athletes seated on this year’s Honor Court. Columbia College’s senior forward Greg Stegeman was among those recognized for academic excellence. The NABC Honors Court selects student-athletes for their talents and

Cedar Creek Riding Center provides equine therapy and volunteer opportunities

2010-09-22T00:02:00.049-05:00

By HyunJi Lee hlee3@cougars.ccis.edu The Cedar Creek Riding Center has provided equine therapy since 1987. Equine therapy refers to the remedy provided by horseback riding. The movement of the horse is good for people who have physical or mental disabilities, such as people who use wheelchairs or cannot move their legs. According to Laura Wacker, an instructor at Cedar Creek

Eat Pray Love

2010-09-22T00:01:00.057-05:00

By HyunJi Lee hlee3@cougars.ccis.edu Traveling gives people internal stability. Traveling to strange places can help people find their identities and enjoy their lives through meeting new people and having new experiences. “Eat Pray Love” is a story about Liz, who feels bored with her life, leaves her routine and goes abroad to Italy, Indonesia and Bali to find the meaning of life. Photo

Cougar Connection

2010-09-22T00:00:00.017-05:00

What on-campus club or organization do you think more students should be involved in? Columbia College Student Veterans: “I think that more students should be involved in it. It shows that veterans are active in school and pursuing their educations.” - Kimberly Morgan, senior, history major Student Government Association: “I really like SGA. It’s a great organization but it definitely

Columbian publishes last print edition

2010-04-28T00:16:00.002-05:00

By Amanda Noel arnoel1@cougars.ccis.edu If you haven’t heard by now, “The Columbian” will no longer be issuing printed newspapers after this year. Hereafter, “The Columbian” will be completely online and can be accessed at columbian.ccis.edu. Although we are sad to see the college’s printed newspaper go, we are also very excited about our new online newspaper. This year was a transitioning

History and Social Sciences become separate departments

2010-04-28T00:15:00.003-05:00

By Sangmin Leeslee13@cougars.ccis.edu Next fall, the History and Social Sciences Department will be divided into two departments—the History and Political Science Department and the Psychology and Sociology Department. Dr. Graham Higgs, professor of education and psychology, has been named chair of the new Psychology and Sociology Department, according to Dr. Terry Smith, executive vice

Governor suggests eliminating state scholarships to private colleges

2010-04-28T00:14:00.001-05:00