While New Zealand is in fact an English-speaking country, the language is obviously not the only aspect that defines a culture. The language may be the same, but the culture brings an entirely new vocabulary (with alternate spellings, as you may see later in this article). For example, when going on an overnight trip in New Zealand, you may be asked to bring along your ìjandals,” ìtogs” and ìrunners.” People may greet you with, ìKia Ora,” and exclaim, ìSweet as!” if you tell them an exciting story. Continue reading Tobar engages in Kiwi wildlife, language and culture →

The outdoor movie screen was newly built this summer by students who participated in WooCorps for the outdoor movie screening of ìTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.” Behind the Practice Field, students relaxed on their own blankets or on the lawn.

The Committee for a Sustainable Campus, formerly known as the Environmental Task Force, hopes to† ìcome up with a grand plan to move the college towards sustainability,” said† Dr. Susan Clayton, Chair of Environmental Studies and Co-chair of Campus Sustainability. Continue reading Campus Sustainability enhances community →