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GWU celebrates with a weekend of events

GWU celebrates with a weekend of events
"There's no place like home," said Dorothy as she clicked her heels together. Like Dorothy, many Gardner-Webb students, alumni, faculty and staff feel the same way. There is no place like GWU. Homecoming 2003, themed "The Wizard of Oz," kicked off last week, culminating with a victory for GWU men's basketball on Saturday night.

GWU to hold forum on "right to die" debate

In the tradition of the Life of the Scholar series and the university's Fall Forum program, Gardner-Webb is set to host "Christian Perspectives on the Right to Die" on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in Blanton Auditorium. Leading the event is Paul D. Simmons, clinical professor at the University of Louisville's School of Medicine and adjunct professor in the philosophy department at UL.

The secret life of Charles Moore

The secret life of Charles Moore
Charles Moore may seem like the average professor. But there is more to him than what meets the eye. What may be the most shocking fact about Moore is that he is a former CIA agent. "A lot of my students find it unexpected - 'Doctor Moore in the CIA?" he said.

Hassell lives what she teaches

Hassell lives what she teaches
The schedule taped to the door of Teri Hassell's office tends to stay packed with people to see and things to do. With a full load of classes, a teenage daughter and a few interests of her own, the health and wellness department's Hassell has to balance her time wisely.

Talk of the town

A new salon and spa brings variety to Main Street of Boiling Springs
Talk of the town
Cathy Creswell has given the town of Boiling Springs something new to talk about. Creswell is the owner of the new Talk of the Town Salon and Spa on Main Street. After only three weeks since opening, business has taken off, said Creswell. With only one other salon within three miles of Boiling Springs, Creswell says, "I think there's enough people here to serve all of us.

Walks help Alzheimer's Disease

Organized walks are happening all around the world to help end Alzheimer's disease. In North Carolina, the Memory Walk takes place in different areas between September and November in more than 20 of the 49 western counties. By taking part in these walks, participants are raising money to help find a way to cure Alzheimer's patients.

Wheelchair accessibility frustrating for students

Gardner-Webb University's campus is accessible to students in wheelchairs, but the various routes of accessibility have proven to not always be convenient. GWU has made the campus accessible to those who require the aid of a wheelchair or scooter, but sometimes it is difficult for the students to get to the ramp or elevator.

GWU celebrates National French week

Nov. 5 through 11 was National French Week, and the Gardner-Webb French department planned several events for the week. The week kicked off with a mancala tournament on the quad on Wednesday. On Thursday, all the stations in the cafeteria, the except deli and salad bar, had a French twist to them, even desserts," said Doug Allen, from dining services.

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