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Tabletop and Video Games Club Creates Connections Despite Weather

Tabletop and Video Games Club Creates Connections Despite Weather

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

Despite the early March snowstorm that blew through on the 3rd, cancelling many weekend events on the 4th, the Tabletop and Video Games Club still hosted their Jackbox event through Discord, an online...

In Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp has authorized the opening of theaters, but Chris Escobar, owner of the Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, wont be unlocking the doors quite yet. Im not forcing my employees to choose between their livelihoods and their lives, he says.

Students Flex Film Knowledge in First “Movie Battles” Event

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

The TV and Film Society’s “Movie Battles” event took place on February 24th in the Sullivan Lounge. The club’s first event of the semester yielded a good turnout of over a dozen students all...

SGA: New Student Senators Sworn In

SGA: New Student Senators Sworn In

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

The Student Government Association meeting of February 13 indicated the semester’s momentum was picking up and many new developments would be quick to occur. It commenced with the swearing in of four...

SGA: NECHE Accreditation, SGA Elections, Networking Social, & Student Engagement

SGA: NECHE Accreditation, SGA Elections, Networking Social, & Student Engagement

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

The first SGA meeting of the Spring 2023 semester took place on January 30th in Murdock 218. As only four senators were present it was deemed an “informational meeting” where no voting would take...

Super Smash Bros. is a crossover fighting game series published by Nintendo, available to play across multiple platforms and featuring characters from many beloved series.

Video Games Club hosts first day of Super Smash Brothers Tournament

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer December 12, 2022

The Tabletop and Video Games Club’s first end-of-semester Super Smash Brothers Tournament took place on December 2nd in Bowman 324. The event has taken place every December for the last few years. Super...

The 14 alumni together after the reading.

Alumni Share Original Creative Writing Pieces at Reading Event

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer December 12, 2022

The Alumni Reading event, held on November 8th between 6 and 8 PM, yielded a huge turnout to see the 14 returning alumni gather to read their work aloud and talk about what they’ve been up to since...

SGA: Campus Climate Survey, Curriculum Changes, and Upcoming QSU Events

SGA: Campus Climate Survey, Curriculum Changes, and Upcoming QSU Events

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

The Student Government Association meetings of October 24th and 31st discussed several different things that will impact student life in a positive way on campus. On October 24th, the meeting proceeded...

Whats Scarier: Halloween or Midterms? Freel Library Holds Monster Mash Study Event

What’s Scarier: Halloween or Midterms? Freel Library Holds Monster Mash Study Event

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

The Freel Library’s “Monster Mash” study event was held on October 12th and saw an attendance of quite a few students. The event, spearheaded by Dr. Amber Engelson, the chair of the English...

Curt Nitzsche 23 previously played on the Mens Tennis team, and has now found a passion in being MCLAs new sports statistician.

After Tennis Program Got Cut, Nitzche Found Other Ways to Be Involved With Sports

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

For Curt Nitzsche ’23, sports is the name of the game. A longtime soccer fan and former tennis player, recently he’s taken up the mantle of being one of the “unsung heroes” of the sports community...

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Construction to Improve Heat and Reduce Waste

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer October 26, 2022

For those who live in the Flagg Townhouses, there’s no ignoring the large construction projects taking place in and around the first few blocks. But what’s it all about? Why is all this ruckus...

RAs Experiencing Low Event Attendance, Encourage Residents to Go

RAs Experiencing Low Event Attendance, Encourage Residents to Go

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer October 14, 2022

As the semester ramps up, Residence Advisors (RAs) begin to put on their unique events for students living on campus. Lucien Thomas-Vickory, the RA of C block in the Flagg Townhouses, discussed upcoming...

SGA Discusses Zen-Den for Students, SGA Elections

SGA Discusses Zen-Den for Students, SGA Elections

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer September 28, 2022

The first SGA meeting of the semester took place in Murdock 218 on September 19th at 7pm, with four members in attendance, including one on Zoom.  President Ian Crombie gave his report. Papers for...

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