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The Collegian

The Student News Site of Bob Jones University

The Collegian

Week at a glance

Collegian Staff September 7, 2012

Art Show by Former Faculty Member John Roberts Monday, Sargent Art Building Beginning Monday, Mr. John Roberts, a former member of the BJU art faculty, will be presenting a retrospective art exhibition...

Questions raised over future of intramural sports

Collegian Staff September 7, 2012

Last Friday night, a new kid moved into the neighborhood. His name is Intercollegiate Athletics. He even brought his own ball to play with, and all the local kids are excited to have him in town. The...

Column

Collegian Staff September 7, 2012

On July 27, an estimated 1 billion people worldwide turned on their televisions and computers to watch perhaps the most memorable event of the summer—the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony. Over the next...

Christian Thormose, ARAMARK executive chef.  Photo: Submitted

New DC executive chef brings European experience to campus dining

Collegian Staff September 7, 2012
Behind most successful endeavors lie years of intense preparation and hard work. And behind ARAMARK’s reinvention of the dining common’s food system stands new executive chef Christian Thormose.
History in the making

History in the making

Collegian Staff September 7, 2012
Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 will forever be remembered by thousands of BJU Bruins fans as a day for the record books. Despite the muggy weather, the pulsing energy of enthusiastic fans and perfectly choreographed events led to a sensational night that will not soon be forgotten. No matter the outcome of the games, in the end, athletes and fans alike came together as one, proud to call themselves Bruins.

Talkback: What was the worst mistake you made as a freshman?

Collegian Staff September 7, 2012

Benjamin Fink Sophomore Business and Culinary Arts West Columbia, SC I wore jeans in the dining common once. Kristyn Spears Junior Journalism and Mass Communication Greer, SC Not talking to my teachers...

New voter ID laws necessary, not discriminatory in upcoming election

Collegian Staff September 7, 2012

As the November elections draw nearer, the issue of voter ID is once again at the forefront of some of the most aggressive battles between political parties, often overshadowing the political races themselves. Last...

Workers serve students at the panini station, one of the many new additions to the DC.  Photo: Stephanie Greenwood

Extreme makeover

Collegian Staff September 7, 2012

Returning students have likely noticed some very welcome changes around the BJU campus, most involving food services and the athletic programs. Here are some of the changes that have been made over the...

New era begins with 8-4 loss to Southern Wesleyan

Collegian Staff September 7, 2012

For the first time in decades, society allegiance deferred to campus unity at a soccer match in Alumni Stadium. Friday night, “Growl Towels” replaced Spartan swords, Bruins tees upstaged Omega crewnecks,...

Aaron Iles races toward his 100k goal.
 Photo: Submitted

Around the world or at home, students share summer memories

Collegian Staff September 7, 2012

Camps, jobs and internships, overseas vacations, mission trips and exploring new hobbies. Regardless of how they spent the summers, many BJU students had unique summer adventures. Here, five students share...

BJU’s Dani Lee battles Truett-McConnell’s Joy Smith for the ball during the Bruins’ first match.
 Photo: Amy Roukes

Bruin women fight hard, but fall to Truett-McConnell in season opener

Collegian Staff September 7, 2012
On a sun-soaked Alumni Stadium field, the Bruin women kicked off BJU’s return to intercollegiate athletics Friday evening against Truett-McConnell College. Although succumbing to a 2-0 defeat, the Bruins displayed great fight and resolve throughout the contest.

Campus lingo

Collegian Staff September 7, 2012

Chapel Buddy – The person you sit next to during chapel. Horizontal Rain – A type of rain found on campus during the wet and windy season. Two of horizontal rain’s many talents are spraying students...

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