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No Exit: Graceland Theatre Puts On a Show
By: Rian Bevan No Exit “ Huis clos” , an 1944 existentialist French play by Jean-Paul Sartre . Depicting the afterlife through its cast, the trio of deceased are eternally punished by being locked in a room together, with no exit. In this Sartre’s infamous words ring true "L'enfer, c'est les autres" or "Hell is other people". Graceland production of the show will be shown for two weekends in November. The first show on Friday 14th at 7:30 , Saturday 15th showing also at 7
njd330
Nov 142 min read


New Year's in November: A Graceland Tradition
By: Caitlyn Valero As we enter the fall season, the air fills with energy, color, and a sense of tradition. One of the most unique and beloved traditions at Graceland University, is “New Year’s in November.” This celebration brings the entire campus community together long before the actual calendar flips. Since classes aren’t in session on December 31 st , students created their own version of New Year’s Eve, and through out the years it has grown into one of the most antici
njd330
Nov 142 min read


Settling in at Graceland University
By: Caitlyn Valero Graceland is what some call home away from home. Here we have people from all over the world who bring many unique backgrounds. But that does not stop the quickly forming community. The dorms are separated into houses, and in each house, you have the people you live with and do everything with. There is never a dull moment here at Graceland University. From playing at mud games and cheering our YellowJackets to victory, life at Graceland is filled with expe
njd330
Nov 71 min read


Homecoming Week: A Graceland Tradition
By: Talina Sepulveda Homecoming week is one of the most anticipated traditions at Graceland University, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and alumni to celebrate school pride and community. This year’s festivities, running from Monday, September 29 through Friday, October 3, promise a full week of games, performances, and traditions designed to engage the entire campus. Planning an event of this scale requires months of preparation, and much of the responsibility fa
njd330
Oct 173 min read


Dave Schaal Retires, John Godfrey To Become Dean of Students
Passing the torch, Graceland leadership honours the past and embraces the future. By Joseph Boyce Alumnus, Dr. Dave Schaal (‘80), will...
jillianhough
Mar 273 min read


Op-Ed on Dorm Living
By Nicholas Dunsdon As a junior at Graceland, I have spent the past two and a half years living in the dorms on campus. For the most...
jillianhough
Mar 133 min read


The Intercultural Club's Best Yet
Graceland’s symbol of joy, inclusivity, and togetherness by Joseph Boyce Graceland's Intercultural Club held its annual Intercultural...
jillianhough
Feb 242 min read


Graceland Outsources Facilities
By Joseph Boyce The Higdon Administration Building basks in the Iowa sunset. Taken via drone, photographer unknown. National Management...
jillianhough
Feb 172 min read


A Brotherhood Rebuilding
By Jillian Hough Agape, one of Graceland’s remaining original houses, was recently hit with the decision to restructure the house. The...
jillianhough
Feb 23 min read


Cheema for Change
By Kyle Quarles “On Graceland’s Campus, we all deeply care about social justice, and that is one of the primary goals when we talk about...
jillianhough
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Presidential Transition
By Kaitlyn Cook What do you think about Graceland University’s newest and 19th President, Dr. Joel Shrock? Shrock joined Graceland in...
jillianhough
Nov 7, 20242 min read


What is IDEA?
By Kyle Quarles IDEA, the newest branch of Graceland’s Student Government, came to fruition when elected officers consistently lacked...
jillianhough
Nov 7, 20243 min read


Strongly Rooted and Still Growing
By Talina Sepulveda In the past 100 years, Graceland has made great strides towards diversity and equality. Our student body includes so...
jillianhough
Nov 7, 20243 min read


A Vote is a Voice
by Talina Sepulveda “Just as the social activists rightly claimed in the 1960s ‘the personal is political’, whether you are political or...
jillianhough
Nov 4, 20243 min read


Lady Yellowjackets: Philanthropy by Women, for Women
By Talina Sepulveda An inspiring group of women Graceland graduates have created a philanthropy project that will have a long-lasting...
jillianhough
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Letter from the Editor
By Jillian Hough One thousand, four hundred, and sixty days. Thirty-five thousand hours of house meetings, studying in the Swarm, playing...
jillianhough
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Will You Have a Ring by Spring?
By Caden Lopez Did you know? Graceland has a few traditions associated with “Ring by Spring” when students on campus become engaged....
jillianhough
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Dance Team Goes to Nationals
By Talina Sepulveda As the weekend ended, we welcomed back our Graceland Gadets dance team, who recently placed 7th at Nationals for...
jillianhough
Apr 1, 20242 min read


Black History Month
By Talina Sepulveda Black History Month is a time, for nearly 100 years, we get to show our love and appreciation for the brave people of...
jillianhough
Feb 13, 20242 min read


Wild Wednesday
By Talina Sepulveda This Wednesday is jam-packed with events going on around campus. We have GSG elections, the career fair, Ash...
jillianhough
Feb 12, 20242 min read


STEAM Fest Brings 300 Families to Lamoni Campus
By: Breeanna Greer In a partnership between Graceland University, Americorps, Southwest Iowa STEM region, and more, Graceland University...
ishbel10
Apr 3, 2023


Pitt Goes Part-Time
By: Jillian Hough Associate Professor of Business, Max Pitt, has recently decided to become part-time in the fall. But can he truly ever...
ishbel10
Mar 30, 2023


Students Travel to Guatemala
By: Lexi Zabel It’s not every day that you get to fly over 2,000 miles (about 3218.69 km) to a country in Central America.Recently, a...
ishbel10
Mar 27, 2023


Chase Travels to Italy for Music Experience of a Lifetime
By: Lexi Zabel Konnor Chase, a Vocal Performance major at Graceland University, recently turned his dreams into a reality. Chase was...


Senior Recitals Mark Bittersweet Ending
By: Hannah Waldera As we are approaching the end of the year, this bittersweet moment for the music department seniors are coming to an...


"We Are Our Own Puppet"
By: Lexi Zabel Every individual is born with their own unique talents and abilities that they use to shine in the world. Some people may...
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