College President Mauri Ditzler announced Wednesday he will resign after the 2013-2014 academic year to become President of Albion College in Albion, Michigan. Ditzler will step down from the presidency at Monmouth College on June 30, 2014.  Faculty were first aware of the announcement in a memo…

A Tribute to Ditzler

“Just as ‘Obamacare’ is the signature achievement of our country’s current president, the new science/business building is the legacy of President Ditzler. If this addition turns out to improve the long run viability of Monmouth College, it will be a testimony to President Ditzler’s business acumen.” Richard…

Residence managers seek pay raise

The Associated Students of Monmouth College (ASMC) is currently trying to help an initiative to raise the pay for residence life staff at Monmouth College. As of now, a Head Resident (HR) receives paid $3,500 a year while a Resident Assistant (RA) is paid $2,500 a year.…

MAP grant may deplete faster

There is one thing on every student’s mind come Jan. 1: the start of the 2014-2015 FAFSA application. If this isn’t on every student’s mind, it certainly should be, according to Jayne Schreck, Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Filling out the FAFSA is highlighted when students…

Obama’s legacy at risk

President Obama has been feeling the stress coming from the failed Obamacare launch. Pundits have been calling for everything from completely killing the law to firing the head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Even Democrats are looking at rolling back the individual mandate for…

Thinking Gray about Ghosts

By Brad Sutcliffe Like everyone else who packed Dahl chapel for Lorraine Warren’s visit, I was excited to be spooked. Admittedly,…

Letter to the Editor

Response to “Mindless zombies feed off INTG courses” in Nov. 8 edition After reading Chase Mowery’s article, “Mindless zombies feed off…