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Snowmageddon
By Kaitlyn Cook Over the last few weeks here at Graceland, we have seen blizzard conditions, whiteouts, and temperatures far below...
jillianhough
Jan 30, 20241 min read


GU Uncovered: Reptiles on Display and Joseph Smith III's DNA
by Rian Bevan Century-old advertisements, preserved reptiles, and a lock of Joseph Smith III’s hair. What do these have in common? They...
jillianhough
Jan 30, 20242 min read
Democrats: Come Out to Iowa Caucus January 15
The Decatur County Democratic Party’s 2024 Iowa precinct caucuses will be held at Graceland’s Shaw Center at 7:00 pm on Monday, January...
jillianhough
Jan 15, 20241 min read


Festivities Around the World: Holiday Celebration Recaps
By Hannah Waldera The holiday season in December is one of the most celebrated times of year around the world. For some, as soon as it...
jillianhough
Dec 5, 20233 min read


Sounds of the Season
Experience the Spirit of Christmas with Jazz and Harmonium By Alissa Caruso Sounds of the Season is a festive and music-filled concert...
jillianhough
Dec 4, 20231 min read


KBUZ is Live!
By Caden Lopez The KBUZ Radio station is back at Graceland! And there's a lot to be excited about... Starting in 1916, the school’s radio...
jillianhough
Dec 4, 20231 min read


Patroness Hall: Past, Present, and Future
By Rian Bevan Every day, students walk past Patroness Hall. To most, it is just an abandoned building with little intrigue; older...
jillianhough
Nov 21, 20232 min read


The Next Step for Students: GU4U
By Hannah Waldera How do I take the next step into the real world? Is a commonly asked question by students about to graduate college....
jillianhough
Nov 19, 20232 min read


What It Takes to Get an Internship
By Caden Lopez According to Lily Zhang from The Muse, “An internship is a short-term work experience offered by companies and other...
jillianhough
Nov 19, 20233 min read


The Diversity Clubs of IDEA
By Alissa Caruso Diversity clubs are a great way for students on college campuses to gain a community that they can connect and bond...
jillianhough
Nov 7, 20234 min read


Integrated Media: Who Are We?
By Hannah Waldera Do you know about your school’s newspaper, yearbook, or radio? These are all student-led media that are part of...
jillianhough
Nov 7, 20233 min read


More Than Intramurals: Champions and All-Stars
by Hannah Waldera Intramural sports create an exciting and fulfilling experience at Graceland. One of the sports that makes people the...
jillianhough
Oct 28, 20233 min read


Sodexo Sub Station Updates
By Rian Bevan Last week, many of us noticed the closed concession window where Sodexo’s new sub-station is. Several students have missed...
jillianhough
Oct 23, 20232 min read


The Importance of Sportsmanship
By Alissa Caruso Sportsmanship is very important when it comes to showcasing Graceland’s core values. Players at the college level are...
jillianhough
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Graceland Announces New Tuition Transformation
By: Hannah Waldera For many college students, tuition is often a make-or-break factor in their college decision. Some students purposely...
ishbel10
Oct 10, 20233 min read


New Steam Line Soon To Be Done
By: Alissa Caruso Many students might be wondering what the construction in front of the Commons may be. It is hard to ignore the huge...
ishbel10
Oct 10, 20232 min read


Graceland Welcomes Women’s Flag Football on Campus
By: Lexi Zabel Starting in the spring of 2024, Graceland University is welcoming an addition to their athletic squad. This sport is one...
ishbel10
Apr 17, 20232 min read


Bitter Endings or Bright Beginnings?
By: Jillian Hough Although Dr. Mark Gardner only started as a faculty member two years ago, he has contributed an invaluable amount of...
ishbel10
Apr 16, 20233 min read


IFA and IDEA Partner to Create Positive Impact on Campus
By: Lexi Zabel Who doesn't enjoy music, dancing, food, and getting dressed up for a night to spend time with friends? Recently,...
ishbel10
Apr 10, 20232 min read


Family Dollar - Dollar Tree Coming Soon to Lamoni
By: Abigail Barnes The Family Dollar-Dollar Tree is set to open in late April, early May in Lamoni this year. The two stores have...
ishbel10
Apr 3, 20232 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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