EDITOR’S NOTE: View an interactive slideshow by Mckenzie Masters, Life editor, at the end of this story. Also, Alana Hu, staff writer, contributed to this report. Union students who live on campus may be required to purchase a meal plan, but they aren’t required to like it. College food has always been the butt of jokes, especially at Union, where [...]
Although the bagpipe is not a well-known instrument, playing it is a rich tradition at Union – one that has been passed down over the years. Because it is not one of the most popular instruments played in America, few students have had the opportunity to play it at events and around campus. Allen Bradley, freshman undecided major, has taken [...]
While many people are making plans for vacations and jobs this summer, Bree McCuin, sophomore political science major, is planning to record her second album. McCuin says she started singing as “a very small kid.” She began writing original songs at age 5 and would practice singing them to herself. “That was something that just always came naturally to me,” [...]
Many trends come and go at Union, the latest of which is the Penny skateboard. Penny boards, or cruisers, are 22 inches long and six inches wide. Manufactured in Australia, they’re made out of hard plastic and come in an assortment of vibrant colors. Men and women alike are cruising Union sidewalks on these small plastic boards that look much [...]
With two new players, the Lady Bulldog volleyball team plans to condition this summer as players look forward to what they hope will be a successful fall season. Sept. 6 marks the volleyball team’s first game for fall 2013. The first home game is Sept. 10 against Harding University, which is in Searcy, Ark. Union’s win against University of [...]
This month, the collegiate class of 2013 will stride out of the classroom and into the workforce — but then again, maybe not. Although the United States has seen a modest upturn in the number of jobs being created recently, not all college graduates will be fortunate enough to move immediately into full-time jobs. The remainder will cross over into [...]
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One of the rarest opportunities for college art majors is the chance to take part in the production of an actual commissioned piece. Lee Benson, professor of art and department chairman, is providing that opportunity to five freshmen. For its bicentennial, city leaders of New Albany, Ind., recently commissioned Benson to produce a 3D piece that celebrates four separate aspects [...]
continue readingThe Union University Bulldogs have just completed their first season transitioning into NCAA Division II, with an 11-32 overall record and a 4-21 record within the conference. The Bulldogs competed against eight teams this year that they played against in the past, including William Carey University, Bethel University and Trevecca Nazarene University. Union competed in one game against NAIA No. [...]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: View an interactive slideshow by Mckenzie Masters, Life editor, at the end of this story. Also, Alana Hu, staff writer, contributed to this report. Union students who live on campus may be required to purchase a meal plan, but they aren’t required to like it. College food has always been the butt of jokes, especially at Union, where [...]
continue readingThis month, the collegiate class of 2013 will stride out of the classroom and into the workforce — but then again, maybe not. Although the United States has seen a modest upturn in the number of jobs being created recently, not all college graduates will be fortunate enough to move immediately into full-time jobs. The remainder will cross over into [...]
Union University, in conjunction with the Witherspoon Institute, hosted “Salt and Light in the Public Square: Charles Colson’s Legacy and Vision” May 2-4 on campus. The conference was inspired by the life and work of the late Charles Colson, who died in April 2012 at age 80. The overall theme had to do with “how to be a Christian in [...]
University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban shared his formula for developing players “personally, academically and athletically” at the fifth annual Roy L. White Legacy Golf and Gala May 6 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The event served as a fundraiser for Union’s athletic programs and student athlete scholarships. Donations to these programs are particularly important during Union’s [...]
Despite news of a “hiring slowdown” earlier this year, Union’s Board of Trustees approved a $1.5 million budget increase April 5. The $93.5 million budget for 2013-2014, compared to last year’s $92 million budget, will enable the university to upgrade student services and contribute to Union’s faculty and staff, said University President David Dockery. The budget is Union’s largest on [...]
Two Union University staff were recently selected as two of the 20 most influential women in West Tennessee. Jan Boud, assistant to the president for community relations, and Kimberly Thornbury, senior vice president of student services and dean of students, were both awarded Sterling Awards in April. This award recognizes the most influential women in West Tennessee. Each year, The [...]
Russell D. Moore will be the keynote speaker Saturday at Union’s 188th annual spring commencement, which will host the largest graduating class in Union’s history, according to a news release. About 660 graduates will receive their degrees during Saturday’s ceremony. Moore is president-elect of the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and will assume the role of president June [...]
One of the rarest opportunities for college art majors is the chance to take part in the production of an actual commissioned piece. Lee Benson, professor of art and department chairman, is providing that opportunity to five freshmen. For its bicentennial, city leaders of New Albany, Ind., recently commissioned Benson to produce a 3D piece that celebrates four separate aspects [...]
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