The Trumpet

NEWS

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES WEIGH IN ON ACCESSIBILITY AT WARTBURG

The idea of navigating the Science Center felt intimidating to Drew Carfrae as a first-year student. The split levels and the sense of unfamiliarity of the building were only two problems, but the overall lack of accessibility loomed. 

Now, fourth-year Carfrae feels just as frustrated as the year he arrived on campus. 

• COLSON: ‘NATURAL’ FOR WARTBURG TO HAVE WOMAN AS PRESIDENTApril 6, 2022
  Dr. Rebecca Neiduski was announced as the 18th president of Wartburg College on March 21. Current President Darrel Colson plans to retire at the end of the academic year. 
• VOLLMER RESIDENTS FACE HOUSING CHANGES FOR RENOVATIONSApril 6, 2022
   Ninety Wartburg first year students as well as those across all years have had the added stress of moving this month due to renovations in Vollmer Hall. 
• NEIDUSKI ANNOUNCED AS 18TH WARTBURG COLLEGE PRESIDENTMarch 25, 2022
  The 18th president of Wartburg College has been announced as Dr. Rebecca Neiduski – the first woman to hold the job.  

SPORTS

STRIPPED AWAY: INSIDE PAYTON DRAPER’S LOST TRIP TO BRAZIL

Imagine being chosen to represent your country by traveling overseas to play the game you love against the best talent worldwide. Now, imagine having that opportunity taken from you due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• WOMEN’S SOCCER SPRING SEASON STARTSApril 6, 2022
  Wartburg’s women’s soccer team has also begun their spring season for the first time in nearly three years.  
• WARTBURG WOMEN’S LACROSSE HIT THE GROUND RUNNINGMarch 23, 2022
  The Wartburg lacrosse season started in the middle of Feb. in a game against William Penn University. The game resulted in a loss for the Knights by a score of 12-6. 
• WARTBURG KNIGHTS SOFTBALL RETURNS TO THE DIAMONDMarch 23, 2022
  After a second-place finish in the American Rivers Conference last season and an ending rank of 24 from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Poll, Wartburg Knights softball has returned to the diamond in 2022.  

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

REVIEW: FEMINISM AND MYSTERY IN ‘ENOLA HOLMES’

Of the endless adaptations of Sir Conan Doyle’s classic character Sherlock Holmes, one of the more intriguing is the story of his younger sister, Enola Holmes.

• BIG EVENTS COMING FOR MAY TERM FROM ETKApril 6, 2022
  Entertainment ToKnight has been working to create events for the Wartburg community. The organization is starting to plan events for May Term and the 2022-23 academic year. 
• GAYLA WEEK TO RETURN TO CAMPUS IN FULL SWINGMarch 23, 2022
  This past weekend, Mar. 19-20, the Wartburg College Alliance held their “Gay Paddy’s Day Karaoke & Party” at the Alliance Lounge in Löhe 137. The organization is already making preparations for their next big event: Gayla Week.
• WARTBURG CAMPUS RADIO STATION OFFERS STUDENTS TO VOLUNTEER DJMarch 23, 2022
  KWAR, Wartburg’s radio station, offers a unique opportunity for students not normally involved with the station.

CULTURE & DIVERSITY

TUITION-FREE 5TH YEAR: IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ALL STUDENTS?

Wartburg students enrolled in the 2020-21 Fall, Winter and May Terms will have the opportunity to enroll in a tuition-free fifth year. 

The opportunity may be harder to attain for some students, though, such as international students.

• NAMLENG SINA: IMPACT AND CONNECTIONSMarch 23, 2022
  Wartburg College has lead a great change and impact in the Cedar Valley area and in the world and works as a channel to connect Cedar Valley with the rest of the world. December 2021 graduate, Namleng Sina is a great example for this change, impact and connection.  
• UKRAINE AND RUSSIA: EXPLAINEDMarch 23, 2022
  Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, and the war has not stopped since then. 
• GAYLA WEEK TO RETURN TO CAMPUS IN FULL SWINGMarch 23, 2022
  This past weekend, Mar. 19-20, the Wartburg College Alliance held their “Gay Paddy’s Day Karaoke & Party” at the Alliance Lounge in Löhe 137. The organization is already making preparations for their next big event: Gayla Week.

KNIGHTLIFE

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL: HOW ARE STUDENTS USING SOCIAL MEDIA?

Thanks to social media, it has been made for college students to connect with people in the real world for professional purposes.

• MARTY JOHNSON: RETURNING TO WARTBURGOctober 27, 2020
  No matter what path he followed, Marty Johnson always found his way back to Wartburg College. After setting foot on campus for the first time in 1979, he knew there would be a lifetime of memories to follow.
• PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL: HOW ARE STUDENTS USING SOCIAL MEDIA?September 16, 2020
  Thanks to social media, college students are able to connect with people in the real world for professional purposes.
• DORM ROOM RECIPE: UPGRADING INSTANT RAMENFebruary 28, 2020
  A common myth about college students is that they survive on ramen and other instant noodles. Although ramen is cheap, sometimes it can be bland or not as healthy as other food options.

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