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Senior graphic designers showcase work
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsChelsey Goetz | Staff Writer Three senior graphic designers. Three diverse art displays. Three different impressions. Each show, though, having one specific purpose: to change perceptions of this world, one... -
Men’s golf wraps up season at IIAC Championships
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsAshley Lage | Staff Writer The Buena Vista University (BVU) men’s golf team traveled during two consecutive weekends in order to compete in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) Championships.... -
First person: Gateway to fluency
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsBuena Vista University (BVU) junior Makensie Brown is studying abroad in Granada, Spain this semester. Here she shares her story about learning a new language abroad. Makensie Brown | Contributing... -
Men’s tennis caps off record year
Posted on May 6, 2013 | No CommentsKyle Auffert | Staff Writer The Buena Vista University (BVU) men’s tennis team concluded their record-breaking season this past weekend at the IIAC Championships by taking fifth place overall, their... -
Departments combine to form Office of Multicultural Engagement
Posted on May 6, 2013 | No CommentsKait Christensen | New Co-Editor Next fall, Buena Vista University (BVU) will be adjusting to some changes made in the multicultural programs on campus. In the past, there have been... -
SAAC sponsors Special Olympics
Posted on May 3, 2013 | No CommentsAlexa Guessford | Staff Writer Buena Vista University’s (BVU) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted the second annual Special Olympic event at Faith, Hope, and Charity in Storm Lake on Wednesday,... -
Annual recognition dinner honors students
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsSloane Morrow | Staff Writer On Saturday, April 27, Buena Vista University (BVU) students and their parents, grandparents, or biggest support systems gathered to participate in fun activities for Family... -
5K participants race to raise awareness about sexual abuse
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsCassie Forsyth | Copy Co-Editor On Sunday, April 28, students of the Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies (GWST) class organized a 5K run/walk in honor of sexual assault awareness... -
Softball clinches 6th seed in conference tournament
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsCourtney Van Haaften | Sports Co-Editor The Buena Vista University (BVU) softball team clinched the last spot in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) tournament with their 4-3 win over... -
Flag lowering is respectful to victims
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsKevin Coriolan | Opinion Co-Editor We are an American university founded on the principles of our nation and unity of the states as displayed by the American flag. The uneasiness... -
“Hooking up” around campus
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsShauna McKnight | Arts & Life Co-Editor The Tack is typically not an organization that puts much stock into the rumor mill. However, there has always been speculation on campus... -
Senate strives to improve University Seminar
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsAlexis Williams | Staff Writer Buena Vista University (BVU) strives to help first year students transition into college. Although some of the emotions may be present in students, BVU offers... -
Glow volleyball provides fun recreation for students
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsCourtney Van Haaften | Sports Co-Editor On Sunday, April 28, the Resident Advisors (RAs) from the Buena Vista University (BVU) suites held an outdoor glow volleyball event to provide a... -
Who’s who in Beaver sports: Cole Renken
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsBailey Schafbuch | Sports Co-Editor Junior Buena Vista University (BVU) tennis player Cole Renken has helped contribute to the men’s tennis team record of 9-6 overall respectively, with a number... -
BVU women look forward to furthering their education
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsLaura Schachtner | Staff Writer With the spring semester coming to a near close, students are feeling the pressure of completing homework and finishing up class projects. However, many students... -
BVU thinks about first amendment rights
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsApril Allen | Arts & Life Co-Editor Students at Buena Vista University (BVU) were reluctant to take the survey about the First Amendment out of the seven days it was... -
Moore launches new strategic planning effort
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsBuena Vista University (BVU) has embarked on a new strategic planning initiative with the first steps including a new mission, vision, and values statements to be completed yet this spring,... -
Collecting soles from good souls
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsBailey Schafbuch | Sports Co-Editor Buena Vista University senior sports management major Jared Bruce is spearheading a campaign, Shoes for Sports, which will be held for a two-week period from... -
Beaver Idol 2013 finals
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsPhotos by Cassie Forsyth Video by April Allen Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments... -
Dangerous YouTube trends
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsMaria Trujillo | Contributing Writer “Let’s try it” is the reaction many teens have after viewing a YouTube video introducing a new trend, such as the cinnamon challenge. What is... -
We were first… to make a mistake!
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsErika Garcia | Opinion Co-Editor When catastrophes that impact the citizens of the United States occur, especially on U.S. soil, where do you turn to get your information? Where do... -
Fiesta Latina celebrates Latino heritage
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsFiesta Latina, an annual celebration in Storm Lake of Latino heritage took place last Sunday, April 28, in Chautauqua Park. The celebration is put on by the Buena Vista University... -
Massive Man’s motivation
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsJesse Garcia | Contributing Writer For five years now, I have been serious in the realm of exercise science and bodybuilding. I have spent countless hours in the gym. My... -
That’s a clown question, bro
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsGrady Gallagher | Blogger If you are not ready to hear everything that has gone through my mind during this Dubs/Nuggs series, you might as well close this page now.... -
BVU Jazz Band performs spring concert
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsVideo by Scott Locati Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post -
Scholars Day 2013 displays BVU’s best and brightest
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsGwendolyn Walton | Staff Writer On the afternoon of Monday, April 29, 131 Buena Vista University (BVU) students gathered in the forum to present a culmination of semester, year, or... -
Behind the scenes: Opening night of the spring play
Posted on April 25, 2013 | 1 CommentThe Tack sent a reporter and photographer behind the scenes of last night’s opening night of the Buena Vista University (BVU) spring play, Don’t Dress for Dinner. Experience the excitement,... -
Students march for awareness
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsCassie Forsyth | Copy Co-Editor On Friday, April 19, Professor of English and Gender and Women’s Studies (GWST) Program Coordinator Annamaria Formichella-Elsden’s Introduction to GWST class held a Sexual Assault... -
New ACES program changes requirements for students
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsKait Christensen | News Co-Editor CORRECTION: This article originally stated that the new ACES program would reduce required ACES from eight to seven. This is not accurate. Students will still... -
Lighting the night: The Glow Run
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsMonica Figueroa | Contributing Writer Running a 5K isn’t something most think of signing up for. Running a mile is a daunting task in itself, but running 3.1 miles is...
