Category: 2015

– Stephanie Houston (Defiance, OH)

As many college students have probably discovered, there is a huge transition between college and high school. Often times, if students are struggling to make this transition the best thing to do is get involved! Here at Defiance College, we are fortunate to have such a huge variety of both academic and social clubs available for students to get involved.

One of the clubs available on campus that can be a great addition to a resume is the Criminal Justice Society.

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– Reeka Edwards (Defiance, OH)

This past week, Defiance College’s Black Action Student Association (BASA) had a very intense discussion on the sensitive topic of “colorism.”

Denique Dennis, BASA’s program coordinator, was the facilitator of the night. The event had solid attendance, with high student engagement regarding their opinions and personal experiences on the topic.

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– Zac Weaver (Defiance, OH)

Defiance College (1-4) fell to Manchester University (3-2) on Saturday, October 10 by a score of 42-21.

After beating Hannover two weeks ago, the Yellow Jackets entered into their bye week in preparation to face conference opponent Manchester University.

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– Isaiah Ross (Defiance, OH)

It would be foolish to say college students always have something to do. Sure, you could be studying or doing homework, but what happens when these tasks are completed (or are being procrastinated)? What about the relaxation you can receive from being in the fresh air outdoors?  Something you should consider is hiking.  Even if the mere sound of physical activity makes you cringe, try it.  I will even help you out with reviewing a couple of the best hiking areas in and around Defiance.

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– Mackenzie Durdak (Defiance, OH)

DC Pride is an organization here on campus that recognizes local and national issues about the LGBTQ community and according to Taylor Haydinger, DC Pride president, “You do not have to be LGBTQ to join DC Pride.  You can be anything you want really; from straight to bisexual to asexual.  DC Pride welcomes all.”

Students come together and help facilitate an inclusive environment for LGBTQ students at Defiance College.

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– Ashley Williams (Defiance, OH)

The Defiance volleyball team hosted a tri-match with HCAC opponent Mount Saint Joseph University and non-conference, OAC opponent, Otterbein University on Saturday October 3, 2015. In the Yellow Jackets first conference play they went above and beyond in the action, taking both conference and non-conference wins.

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– Taylor Haydinger (Defiance, OH)

The Freshman 15, something that creeps up on us, unnoticed, that is until we put on our favorite pair of jeans  (Our favorite jeans, the jeans that fit us just right and make us feel invincible)!Look in the mirror though and you feel like the sidekick, might as well be wearing underwear overtop your jeans, right?

Before you finish accepting the fact that you will forever be the sidekick, take a step back and look at the picture; what exactly is the Freshman 15?  

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– Barb Sedlock (Defiance, OH)

Have you wondered about the history of Tenzer Hall?  In 1912 Herman B. Tenzer, who ran a local lumber company, became a Defiance College Trustee and member of the Executive Committee.  Faculty member (and later President) Albert Caris’s history of the College written about 1915 said that Tenzer and his wife were very supportive of the College, and wished to donate money to build a new building.

Construction began in 1917, but a severe setback occurred when DC’s President P.W. McReynolds and his wife were killed in a car-train accident at a railroad crossing in Indiana on October 3, 1917.

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– Tori Johnston (Defiance, OH)

Defiance College Softball played their first inter-squad scrimmage on Saturday, September 19^th.  The double-header scrimmage was hosted at The Sal and was a matchup between Purple & Gold, teams composed of DCSB players.  A family potluck dinner was hosted by the Yellow Jackets afterwards to introduce all of the new squad members and their families.

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– Zachary Bires (Defiance, OH)

A new change is coming to one of the premier programs here at Defiance College. The Athletic Training is now turning into a Master’s program, where no longer offering a Bachelor’s entry-level degree. Although this change is relevant to DC, it is not exclusive to just Defiance College.

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