Archive for April 3rd, 2012

Junior infielder Joe Kennedy is tagged by Augusta College’s third baseman. Photo by Emily Mohney

Bluejays post 1-1 record against Augustana College

After winning the first game  of the doubleheader against Augustana College 5-2, the Elmhurst College baseball team dropped the second game 4-2 to split the series to open up conference play on March 31. Senior Joe Luft held off the …

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Recent grad and former bike program participant, Katy Alexander, rides her bike past Memorial Hall. Photo by Emily Mohney

Zipcar and bike programs cut

Administration officials blamed lack of funds and student interest for the terminations. Executive Director of Facilities Management Bruce Mather made the announcement in a campus-wide email March 26. Although

Ph.D candidate Emily Swafford discusses the link between feminism and democracy. Photo courtesy of Genevieve Lee

Leader talks to Emily Swafford about feminist issues

In light of her campus visit to discuss the ties between women, feminism, and democracy, Ph.D. Candidate Emily Swafford took some time out to talk with The Leader

Laith Al-Saud discusses the aftermath of the Arab Spring Uprising. Photo by Emily Mohney

Activists discuss the Arab Spring

“Nothing is really ever going to be the same in the Arab world,” said Professor Ghada Hashem Talhami last Tuesday, in a panel discussion entitled The Arab Spring:

Editorial cartoon 4.3

Adding insult to more insult

In the middle of Elmhurst College’s financial problems, it might seem unfounded to find fault when expenses are cut. However, Elmhurst’s suspension of the bicycle program on March

SPS approved and new Dean chosen

On March 9, 66 percent of faculty voted to support advancement of the School for Professional Studies (SPS). On March 17, the Board of Trustees also voted in

Senior Stephanie Iori received her first loss of the season despite allowing only one earned run in the ‘Jays loss to Judson University on March 31. Photo by Rick Schneider

‘Jays split series with Judson University

The Elmhurst College women’s softball team’s seven-game winning streak, which extended back to March 20, was snapped with a 9-7 loss to Judson University in the first game

Elmhurst College should cancel Dan Savage lecture

Dear Editor,   In April Elmhurst College will be hosting a presentation by a crude-mouthed, hate-mongering, heterophobic bigot named Dan Savage. This is an embarrassment to the whole west suburban

Local firemen put out Honduran prison fire. Internet Photo

World-In-Review 4.3.12

Source: Aljazeera, BBC Health care debate continues The Supreme Court remains divided on whether or not all citizens should be required to acquire medical insurance or face penalty. The law

Hello, Coach McPherson

Dear Editor   As someone who teaches journalism and serves as faculty adviser to The Leader, I felt compelled to respond to the letter published in the March 6 issue

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