The Weekly Roundup March 27 – Apr. 2
Compiled by Ava Burchell, Staff Writer Monday, March 27 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Alpha Phi Omega Blood Drive Sign-Ups, CUB Green 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Baseball Home Game, Kirchhoff Baseball Field 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., Meditation in Motion, Virtual 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., Battle Archaeology: Tollense-Gettysburg, Breidenbaugh 201 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., Health Sciences Informational Meeting, McCreary 109 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., Popping into Organization with the PEEPS,...
March Madness: A Sweet Sixteen Recap
By Zion Williams, Staff Writer March Madness didn’t let up in the Sweet Sixteen, continuing to deliver must-watch basketball. For the first time in tournament history, none of the no. 1 seeds moved on to the Elite Eight. San Diego State moved on to the Elite Eight for the first time in program history after upsetting no. 1 Alabama 71-64. A great defensive performance was the key to the Aztecs’ success. They held Alabama star,...
Senior Spotlight: Elizabeth Bishop, Violin and Composition
By Kenzie Smith, Staff Writer On Saturday, Elizabeth Bishop’s held her senior recital in Paul Recital Hall from 7 to 8 p.m. The first pieces Bishop performed were “A Pizzicato Lullaby” and “Pizzicato Paradise” composed by Adrian Gordon. Both of these songs involved holding and playing the violin as one would a guitar. “A Pizzicato Lullaby” consisted of melodic lines and chords that closely resembled the guitar technique, while...
College Hosts Bob King for 21st Annual Blavatt Lecture
By Jake Gramanz, Staff Writer On Tuesday, the Eisenhower Institute hosted Bob King to speak at the 21st annual Blavatt Lecture. King is a renowned activist for labor workers and served as president of the United Automobile Workers (UAW) for 44 years. He has continued giving seminars since his retirement in 2014. King is currently a Lecturer at the University of Michigan, where he teaches the importance of collective bargaining to gain...
Second Round of Men’s NCAA Tournament Continues the Madness
By Colin Lawless, Staff Writer The second round of this year’s edition of March Madness delivered, adding to the chaos that ensued in the first round. More upsets and more drama would be putting it lightly, setting up for an exciting Sweet Sixteen on Thursday, Mar. 23. Furman was unable to move on after their upset win over Virginia on Thursday. San Diego State University led the game on the back of great performances from Micah...