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DePauw alumni record Division III running history one Podcast at a time
Noah Droddy ’13 runs head to head with Stu Newstat ’14 at the Rose Hulman meet. Photo courtesy of Stu Newstat After three runs at NCAA Division III Championships, Noah Droddy ‘13 finished his college cross country career with two All-American honors attached to his name. The triumph of his second consecutive title was featured in The DePauw, earning a third of a page in print.
Female students call out Barstooldpu’s Instagram for perpetuating rape culture
Screenshot grabbed from @barstooldpu's Instagram page In late February, a screenshot of a snapchat message between DePauw students was shared on @barstooldpu’s Instagram. The message exchanged between an unknown number of students talked about the “potential” in the incoming class of 2025.
Rumors of private investigator on campus are false, DePauw Police identify as man experiencing homeless
After an Instagram story was posted by a student on Thursday, March 4, rumors have been circulating on campus that there is a private investigator that has been parked between Alpha Tau Omega and Delta Tau Delta since January. The instagram story read, “do you think DePauw should be allowed to use PI’s to spy on their students?” The Instagram story that spurred rumors on campus of private investigator.
DePauw announces official dates for in-person graduation ceremonies for class of 2020, 2021
Today at 1 p.m. the university announced through email from the registrars office that commencement will be held outdoors, in-person, for the classes of 2020 and 2021. Live video streaming will be available for both ceremonies. The commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021 will be held May 23 and the commencement for the Class of 2020 will be held the following week on June 6. Other details, including time and campus location, are not yet finalized.
Sex in the time of COVID-19: questions about no visitor policy, campus survelliance
Like many universities, DePauw struggles to balance keeping campus safe during COVID-19 and allowing students to participate in traditional college experiences. One policy––preventing students from visiting residences other than their own––has drawn criticism from students in the way that it is enforced. This no-visitor policy has caused some students to raise concerns around the extent of rule enforcement through various surveillance and tracking technologies on campus.
DePauw Dialogue restructured, set to return next week
Students crowd the Lily Auditorium for the Day of Dialogue Keynote BYRON MASON II DePauw Day of Dialogue is going to look different this year. On September 21, 2020, Dr. White announced that DePauw Day of Dialogue would be replaced with DePauw Dialogue, “a series of programs, workshops and activities focused on issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism” spread throughout the semester. The goal of the restructuring is to create a series of continued dialogue on campus.
Rapid Increase in COVID-19 Cases on Campus Spur Changes in Policies, Practice
The rapid increase in the number of COVID cases among the student body means the university may re-evaluate move-in dates for some groups of students for the spring semester, according to Alan Hill, vice-president for student academic life and dean of students. He said this in a meeting with sorority houses Friday. “No decisions are clear whether or not [the Feb. 14th move in date] will be pushed back,” said Hill.
A Censored Community: Students’ Speech, Expression Encumbered, DePauw Criticized
On the day of the presidential election, junior Lauren Hickey, donning a gray DePauw crewneck decorated with buttons that read, “Trump 2020” and “I heart capitalism,” posted a selfie on Instagram holding up an “I voted” sticker. The caption read, “I am a proud Conservative Woman. I am voting for four more years. I am voting for someone who protects & uplifts the Constitution. I am voting for someone who loves the United States, & that someone is Donald Trump.
Digital Media: A “Catch 2020”
If you haven’t realized by now, 2020 has been a tumultuous year. As members of the media, our role to inform and connect the DePauw community has become more necessary than ever. Nationally, digital media has faced a massive burden. Competing with predatory algorithms, “fake news,” and clickbait, journalists have been forced to navigate new platforms while striving for truth and transparency.
Vice President Biden’s Chief of Staff Highlights Indiana’s Role in Upcoming Election
Ron Klain speaks to Joe Biden for Indiana volunteers. Native Hoosier Ron Klain returned to his home state to deliver a final campaign push to 37 Biden campaign volunteers at their weekly “motivational Monday” phone bank. David J. Ziemba, an ‘03 DePauw graduate is the State Coordinator for Joe Biden for Indiana, and he organized the virtual phone bank where volunteer callers contact constituents in key Indiana battlegrounds. Klain, who is rumored to take the same role if Biden wins on Nov.
TDP Post-It: Weekend Update
Here are four things to know today: Students weigh-in on DePauw’s future: Fourteen students participated in Wednesday’s collaborative planning session focusing on “the renewal and reimagination of DePauw as a 2lst Century liberal arts university.” Students assessed DePauw’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities so the committee may decide what appropriate changes can be made to distinguish them from peer universities.
TDP Post-It: Sunday, Oct. 4
Approaching voter registration deadlines. In an email sent last week, president White sent an email to students urging them to register to vote. White’s email provided students with a link to register for an absentee ballot, here. In her email she also directed students to a website that has all of the information, by state, on how to register to vote, vote early, or by mail. As a reminder, tomorrow is the last day that Indiana and Ohio residents can register to vote.
TDP Post-It: Monday, Sept. 28
COVID-19 Dashboard and Crime Log Update As of Monday, Sept. 28, at noon, there are seven active COVID-19 cases on DePauw University’s campus, and56 people in quarantine. As of Friday, Sept. 25, there were 10 students in isolation and 66 in quarantine. Over the weekend, the Crime and Fire Log reported X number of reports including, alcohol and drug violations, public indecency in front of East College, fire alarms, and noise complaints. 2.
TDP Post-It: Weekend Update
Covid-19 Precautions for Students Travel According to Health Practice Recommendations and Requirements, on-campus Students who go home or leave campus for the weekend are expected to take social distancing precautions upon returning to campus. The Health Practice Recommendations and Requirements outlines expectations for student travel. Students are expected to practice social distancing while off campus to limit exposure, and social distance upon return.
Greencastle Residents Rally for Justice for Jacob Blake
Today at 10:30 am Greencastle residents will be protesting the ongoing violence against Black lives, the recent shooting of Jacob Blake, and the killings of Kenosha protesters, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain, and Indianapolis residents Dreasjon Reed and McHale Rose, and the countless other deaths. Protestors plan to create a ring around the courthouse from 11 am to 1 pm. According to the Facebook event, the Organizers have requested that everyone in attendance wear a mask and stand 6 feet apart.
‘I can’t breathe’: Hidden abuse in some private detention centers
In the video, Cornelius Fredericks is no match for the seven grown men piled on him. As the 16-year-old struggles to lift his left leg, one of the men immediately presses it back to the floor. Another man is lying on Fredericks’ stomach and chest as the teenager screams, “I can’t breathe!” They remain on top of him for nearly 12 minutes until his body is limp on the floor. The adults, all employees, get up and stand over him nonchalantly for several minutes before anyone administers CPR.
TDP Post-It Sun. Sept 6
DePauw Police reminds students to lock vehicles In an email sent to students on Friday afternoon, Charlene Shrewsburry, the director of public safety, reminded students to take vehicle safety precautions. Advising students to check that their vehicle is secure and that property is not visible from the outside, and reminded students not to leave their keys inside of the vehicle.
The hidden abuse in for-profit juvenile detention centers
By Franco LaTona and Jos Fox August 21, 2020 In the video, Cornelius Fredericks is no match for the seven grown men piled on him. As the 16-year-old struggles to lift his left leg, one of the men immediately presses it back to the floor. Another man is lying on Fredericks’ stomach and chest as the teenager screams, “I can’t breathe!” They remain on top of him for nearly 12 minutes until his body is limp on the floor.
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