On Friday, Feb. 14, students gathered in Newcomer 19 for a workshop titled “Cupid’s Chokehold: The Realities of Sexual Asphyxiation.” Hosted by Leah Kurz, a member of the Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County, the meeting aimed to educate students on the risks associated with the topic. Emily Hahn, program director of interpersonal violence prevention, education and advocacy, was the event organizer. She spoke about the importance of bringing such discussions to the college’s environment. “It’s so important for the general safety standpoint, there’s so much not known about this topic and it’s important that our students are informed...

By Igor Sapucaia • February 20, 2025 • News

Tom Ashcraft, a professor of fine arts at West Carolina University, visited Goshen College  as part of a college endowment for visiting artists. Ashcraft and the art department hosted a reception and workshop along with a speech at convocation. The focal point of this lecture centered around his art exhibit “Du Quotidien,” which was recently displayed in the Hershberger Art Gallery in the Music Center. “I always walk past the gallery in the Music Center for choir,” said Lukas Bontrager-Waite, a senior writing major and reception attendee. “I’m always curious about whatever showcase they have set up in there, so...

By Charlie Aldrich • March 21, 2024 • Arts

Over the course of MLK weekend, Allison Joseph, an award winning-poet, professor and editor, ran a poetry workshop for GC students. In this workshop, Joseph covered everything from the purpose of poetry and rhythm rhyme to how repetition leads to buried truths.  Joseph was raised in Toronto and the Bronx. Her parents are of Caribbean origin, and she was born in London, England. Allison earned a B.A. from Kenyon College and an MFA from Indiana University. Next fall, Joseph will move into her 30th year of teaching English at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Joseph has released eight full-length poetry collections,...

By Grace Stevens • January 18, 2024 • Arts