A staring contest — possibly one of the first games we ever learned how to play. The goal is to out-stare your opponent.   As young children, this game brought out light-hearted joy and competitive spirits. The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American  Student Union decided to spark some of these light-hearted memories throughout campus with their own staring contest. On Tuesday, March 25, APIDA, formally known as the Asian Student Association, hosted a staring contest, with the winner walking away with sore eyes, a free t-shirt and a $50 cash prize. Jason DuBois, the president of APIDA, was thrilled about the...

By Egypt Boyd • March 27, 2025 • Features

You hurry to your seat, the lights go down — the show you’ve been anticipating is beginning. The lights go up on stage, the performer appears and you applaud for what’s to come.  Whether you’re in Sauder Concert Hall, Rieth Recital Hall or Umble Center, the shows you’re seeing didn’t just happen. Someone is working backstage to ensure that your experience was worth the wait. Brody Thomas, performance venue production manager at Goshen College, is the man behind it all.  “Any production that happens in one of our venues, I help manage, staff and provide direction so the event can...

By Sarah Miller • December 1, 2022 • Features