Cole Reihing

In 1906, Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, an exposé of the harsh working conditions immigrants faced in Chicago, was published. At the time, it was the preeminent critique of the way an unchecked capitalist society can exploit its most vulnerable members. It chronicled the lives of hard-working Chicago citizens who faced dangerous and oftentimes fatal workplace environments. The publication of The Jungle led to the creation of the Food and Drug Administration (among other things), and helped make work environments safer.

Where 1906’s The Jungle mainly concerned immigrants working in the meat-packing industry, Melanie Marnich’s These Shining Lives is set in the roaring ’20s in the Radium Dial, where women paint the faces onto watches. 

Alexis Westrick

John Lawrence’s office is nestled on the second floor of the Lamar Dodd Art Center, and I say “nestled” because it feels like the perfect place to sit with a cup of tea and watch the rain. Various photographs that he has taken in Italy, France, and Greece decorate the walls, and the soft lighting casts a warm glow on the shelves of books, photos, and knick-knacks. A rocking chair draped with a knit blanket serves as a guest chair. This is where I sat while Lawrence spun his life into a captivating tale.

Madison Murphy

I entered the office of Brian Carlisle, the Dean of Students at LaGrange College, where I was welcomed by low lighting from a single lamp in the corner of the room. Before I arrived at his office, I had expected to simply learn about his knowledge of the foster care system, but I gained much more. I left with an understanding of how one person can impact the lives of many.

Jackson Lamb

Voting. A concept well known by all Americans, as it should be, considering that many things about this country are decided by elections. President, judges, mayors, and governors are all voted upon by the general population; and if not, they are decided by elected officials.

Jayme Middleton

On October 24, 2019, LaGrange College participated in an active shooter drill on campus. Campus administration worked extensively with the LaGrange Police Department in order to prepare for the event, and students were notified via email days before the event. The question heard most in classes and around campus was, “What are we supposed to do if this ever does happen?” This training opportunity for LaGrange Police Department (LPD) and college faculty, staff, and students answered this question in a very realistic way.

Mercedes Smith

If you have been around the music department this year, you have more than likely seen a new friendly face. Kirk Habana has joined the staff at LaGrange College, starting classes in the fall of 2019. Habana will be teaching as the applied saxophone instructor.

Gabe Griffith

LaGrange College is going through an exciting time on campus as students and faculty alike are finishing up 2019. Along with the newest class of students also comes a new face for the history department. History students and faculty would like to welcome Dr. Richard Soash to LaGrange College.

Devin McGlon

Josh Russell, novelist and professor at Georgia State University, visited LaGrange College on September 19th to speak at a Cultural Enrichment event. After speaking, he took some time to talk about his path to becoming a writer.

Cole Reihing

The play within the play has never been as hilarious or precise as it it in Noises Off. It has been explored before, from The Mousetrap in Hamlet, Hannibal in Phantom of the Opera, to even the Kander and Ebb musical Curtains, which will also be put up by LaGrange College in the spring. 

Lance Shealy

October 14th will officially kick off this year’s most anticipated event, the 2019 Homecoming week. While Homecoming Day, which includes tailgating and alumni reminiscing on their own college experience, is not until Saturday, the Student Government Association and Panther Activities Committee will have a jam packed week full of excitement and competition.