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‘I want to President beNever able to help remember Never Williams reshuffles forget Presidential search update and tell theircabinet stories’
Commencement speaker announced
Taylor Swift to return to campus for the first time since 2008, receive honorary doctorate of fine arts, 10 days before NYU ceremony.
New major approved by faculty, board After months of negotiation and discussion, TikTok has been approved as a full 120-hour major. Students who choose to major in TikTok must also choose a minor
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by MADISON MEYER Mike Williams stands in front of his newlyPhoto reorganized filing cabinets. Williams announced the change within the College of Bibleprofessor to President Dr. Jack Shock, distinguished of communication, and Dr. Ginger Blackstone, associate professor of at a press conference on Tuesday. communication, share their firsthand experiences in media from Sept. 11, 2001, with honors communication “counteract the negative societal Photos by MADISON MEYER students. Students and faculty visited the 9/11 memorial in Downtown Manhattan on Thursday, Sept. 9.
Williams adds four new members to his executive cabinet, in Junior Emily Stinnett was a student on “My job was to bring the story out,” Blackstone worked as a producer for CNN EVERETT KIRKMAN Charles Ganus, head of the Harding presidential president the board Lindy aIngram, member of the tripand and created video documentary of Atlanta in Septemberof2001. She andof hertrustees; Shock said.search committee; Dr. RobertinWalker, line with initiatives editor-in-chief the board of trustees, leave the American Heritage building Sept. 10. it. A shorter version of her work, specifically team havepresidential since received an Emmy Award Even national newsoncorrespondents influences that will surely follow.”
Eleven honors communication students EVERETT KIRKMAN and five communication department faculty editor-in-chief members traveled to New York City from Sept. 8-12 Charles to observe the 20th Alumnus Ganus, boardanniversary member of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and chairman of the presidential searchon the World Trade Center in New York committee, said while the process is ongoing, City. Each student on the trip fulfilled the presidential search committee’s rolean contract on ahe topic 9/11, is honors now over. He said andrelated other to board the events surrounding it and the effects members were grateful for the time and worldwide. Infelt what members effort everycommunity committee member put into The group visited the Sept. 11 Memorial narrowing the search for the University’s and considered Museum at ground on Thursday, first anzero early April next president. Sept. 9. While there, Dr. Jack Shock, On Oct. 30,prank, 2020, thethe retirement of ‘o’ Dr. Fools’ Day second distinguished professor of communication, Bruce McLarty as University president was interviewed by multiple news outlets inwas Nooma changed to an ‘r’ announced towas the Harding community via about his experiences at ground zero in the an email from Board of Trustees Chairman early morning. Ms. Shock Norma weeksthis following the attacks. was Dr. Robert Walker on behalf of the entire called to New York by a former student, board. Feb. 10, Walkerat announced the isDarren theOn lead this officer time. Irby, suspect national marketing of formation of a presidential search committee the American Red Cross, to assist with Red in a campus-wide email. The committee Cross media relations. included seven board members, three Harding Seated in the same spot in the New York faculty members and three Marriott Marquis whereHarding he met alumni. with the Upon the announcement of in theSeptember search rest of his team each morning committee, Walker also announced 2001, Shock told the students of histhe two appointment of anzero executive search weeks at ground with the Red firm, Cross. CarterBaldwin, to aid the search for a new
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from outlets like NBC, ABC and University president. This marked theCNN first had restricted access at ground zero, time an outside executive search firm wasas EVERETT KIRKMAN the National Guard patrolled what was an hired by the University for this process. new to Searcy ongoing investigation. would often “We are conductingJournalists a nationwide search speak to Shock as a liason, who would then for a president that will lead Harding Incoming President Mike Williams enter the Red Cross area to find someone University in its vision as a Christ-centered announced a major reshuffle his willing toofshare their story. institution higher education,” Walkerofsaid “At that moment, that firefighter became cabinet on Tuesday. After switching in February. “We are searching for a mature my filing client,” Shock said. wasalphabetical up to isme his technique rom member of the church off“It Christ who ledto ensureto he the had Dewey a safe experience that did order decimal system, by the word of God and the Holy Spirit, not exploitalso him,announced that did not the put addition him in a Williams committed to the spread of the gospel of zone thatnew would be unhealthy forexecutive him, and of four members to his Christ and focused on strengthening the also to accompany him towhile and through cabinet. Williams said all fourthe University in its pursuit of excellence inof interview.” the positions are now officially created, higher education.” Shock described the many interviews allTwo but weeks one remain open. Applications after this announcement, that he took part in, where he stood directly can be found on Handshake. Harding constituents received an email behind the camera and the interviewer, as the lineup, and committee, most in line fromFirst the in presidential search a presence of familiarity. with the heart mission, requesting input of for Williams’s future presidential “I could stop the interview if I saw him is the position of V ice President candidates. The survey included questionsof in distress, and I made that clear with the regarding characteristics and qualities reporter,” Shock said. “The number one students, alumni, faculty and staff considered issue here is the safety and wellbeing of most important for a president and time. what “ the subject, especially at this brutal challenges the president should be prepared Dr. Ginger Blackstone, associate professor toofaddress. communication, was beside Shock in In seating the meantime, Ganus said feltstudents. blessed the area, sharing withhethe by Dr. David Burks’ interim presidency.
for“ There’s their reporting work over the course of Solomon, focused on theofreflection of students, chair the Lipscomb Board of a number of good things Aquatic Affairs.the This individual will waswater bottle supplyon onFriday, the Harding plane. shown in chapel 10. the weeks following attacks, as America the time happening here at Harding right now,” Trustees, said in a statement at Sept. oversee the the transition of both and thethe Lily Her project T h e t hdocumented i rd i n s t a l lthe m evisit nt W i lthe liams to learned about terrorists’ motives Ganus said. “I’m looking forward to the of the announcement. Pond and Benson fountains announced Tuesday was to the position as well visits Paul’s of U.S. government’s response in mission real into time.offull memorial, York College, a as school also St. affiliated new president continuing the time swimming pools. The2001, newly named ViceTrinity President of Tickling the Ivories. chapel, Church and the Engine 54, For Blackstone, Sept. 11, was her Harding — continuing for it to be the with the Churches of Christ, announced Lily Pool will be reserved full-time for This individual will be responsible for Ladder 4, Battalion 9 firehouse on 8th Ave. day off. Unaware of the initial plane crash, special place it has been. I look forward the appointment of a new president on June female swim time only. Swimmers of enforcing the no play rule of the David in Midtown Manhattan. Fifteen firefighters when the second plane hit the second tower, 12, 2020. Dr. Samuel A. Smith, an alumnus to the next president building on that.” from Engine Co.served 54 went to thelobby World her two cell phones,also landline andbe BlackBerry the new Benson pool will limited B. Burks American Heritage piano the college, has as president since Other colleges affiliated with the to of Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, and none all began to ring at the same time. After male students and community members. until after the devotional period is Churches of Christ have recently gone July 6, 2020, after spending nearly 20 yearsover — the most men lost from a single learning of the pool events, shebe was advised to returned The Benson will heated. approximate 35 minutes in aduring varietythe of roles at Lipscomb. Smith’s of through presidential transitions. company that day. The firefighters stayAs home and restjob updescription, for the work that engine listed in the interested chapel each morning. On Aug. 5, Lipscomb University in inauguration will take place today. shared their personal stories with the would ensue in days and weeks to come. individuals should be announced “passionate about there In addition, W illiams “Smith has proven himselfannounced to be a Nashville, Tennessee, the and faculty and shared memories “All of the and Turner networks, all of to students watersports ethically opposed the position of Vice President of the spirit,” appointment of the university ’s 18th thoughtful listener with a visionary colleaguesAssociation. that had been This lost. position is them — bathing.” even like TNT, TBS — they were of Student mixed president — Dr. Candice McQueen, former Dr. R. Wayne White, chairman of the York Stinnett said one by of the most memorable all simulcasting including CNN Another newCNN, hire asof part of Williams’s currently held Hannah Hackworth, Board of Trustees, said. “After Tennessee commissioner education and College moments of the trip to her was reading International,” Blackstone said. “The thinking announcement will be the Vice President of who will remain at her post untilit the former dean of the university’s department interviewing several great candidates, names of theelects 2,977 her people that died for was, there’s no Transportation point in us clamoring over thestudent Aeronautical and Leisure. body replacement of education. McQueen was the first female was apparent that Smith’s experiences in 9/11, seeing their facesyear. in photos and resources right now, we justbeneed to centralizefor onthe This individual will responsible school education were the best match for president hired in the Church of Christ higher upcoming learning more about their individual lives. the message.” refilling and maintaining school’s 130-year history. the cashew and the challenges and opportunities ahead.” “I think it’s easy to define those people Blackstone said the channel stopped Candidates for the role of Harding president “I am confident that her vision, deep running commercial breaks for two full weeks. by their death,” Stinnett said. “I mean it expertise, passion for faith-based education will interview with the University board “You just had to go on feeling,” Blackstone was a huge event, and it was a huge attack willfor then votefull onstories finalists. and forwas Lipscomb willfor lead usNothing boldly of —trustees, but theywho deserve their to said.love “There no rulebook this. The board has not publicly announced into a new season of greatness, exemplified like this had ever happened. Like, when is be remembered and told. I want to be ablea on remember which theyand expect to announce by and immersion in date to help tell their stories.” a it excellence, okay to rundiversity a commercial again? When decision regarding the new hiring. our community as together we work to is it appropriate?” transform the lives of our students,” David
Spring Sing canceled in observance of Preparation for Easter holiday men’s health week begins respond to Students Possible vaccine mandates to affect private companies, Supreme Court’s ruling on universities Texas abortion ban In response to negative campus responses to women’s health week
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will host a asst. week informational president copyofeditor problemsrequesting instead of clarification, attacking the asking woman GABRIEL HUFF questions suchinas, “Mustsituation, an employee who’s already a tough I think asst.chapel copy editor sessions and speakers I n a n e f f o r t t o c u r b COV I D - 1 9 be fully vaccinated to work?” and “What we wouldn’t have to ban abortions to make
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Sept. 9 that is requesting U.S. or testing status and does the United Stateshedeclined to block the Texas’ new vaccination Freshman Skyler Marcellus, secretary
wellness. Onon there will Depar tment ofThursday, Labor all responsibility restfor with the individual abortion law Sept. 1. to require for HU Students Life, said he agreed companies with more than 100 employees or employer?” The Texas law, coined the Texas Heartbeat with the Texas law because it aligns with be split-chapel. In women’s chapel, toAct, mandate COVID-19 vaccinations or seeks to prevent abortions when a fetal
L ori Klein,values. assistant professor of his Christian Furthermore, he said
weekly testing. political said Harding the program will be centered onin history heartbeat or cardiac activity is detected the lawand holds peoplescience, more accountable for would also be subject to these The mandate affectbegins 80 million the womb, whichwill typically around University their actions and saves lives.
allyship if that theywebecome effective — em l o y— e einto show , wpregnancy. h idating c h i s More aand l m omarried s t t w o - mandates sixp weeks specifically, “I believe need to fix the systems since it has more than 100 employees — thirds of the private sector workforce, the act permitted individuals to sue anyone that the government is trying to fix with women can best support their who performs or assists abortions. The of law according to AP News. The task significant experiencing male allows citizens to produce lawsuits issuing theother mandates will fallinstead uponof necessitating public officialsand to enforce the the Occupational Health pattern baldness.Safety The men can will be law. If plaintiffs win a case, they obtain Administration (OSHA), a regulatory a minimum oflabor $10,000 in damages along agency of thethe Biden screening filmdepartment. “Braveheart.” with attorneys’ fees. also said he would sign an executive Governor Abbott signed orderTexas to mandate all Greg federal employees into law inexempting May, allowing it to take tothe getact vaccinated, them from effect Sept. 1. Some have criticized the new weekly testing options. Furthermore, law, sayingOct. six weeks is not enoughwill timebe for beginning 1, immigrants someonetotoreceive seek an vaccinations abortion. Thereasare also required well regarding the medical accuracy tocontroversies become permanent residents. ofThe a term used in the bill: fetal heartbeat. announcements supplement the Someadministration’s professionals havesix-prong said a heartplan does Biden not form around six weeks into pregnancy. to reduce the spread of the coronavirus Julia Carrell said disappointed Reports certain shaven faculty and Senior keep of the countr y she onwas track. The with the Texas Heartbeat Act. plan listed eff or ts to vaccinate the and staff the members athe “Ideally, governmentplanning should attack unvaccinated, administer booster shots, roots of the issue,” said.testing, “Lots ofassist people keep schools open, increase brawl have putCarrell administrators in searching for abortion is a symptom of larger with economic recover y and improve issues access to childcare being acare panic topoverty, find replacement staff. forlike COVID-19 patients. The full limited … Itthe could be that the woman can’t summary of plan can be viewed on “There is only enough room on afford another child [or] it could be that the the White House website. woman doesn’t haveone emotional support. There this campus for bald man,” an Many questions arose after Biden’s are so many factors go into deciding announcement as thethat administration didto anonymous faculty member said. take care of a child. And if we attack those not release a detailed course of action.
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abortion,” Marcellus said. “So I believe unless it applies for religious exemption. we need to in and wean need to fix the However, shegosaid such exemption foster system.because, I believe as wefar need go may becare difficult as to she and we need to fix all that isinaware, the Church of these Christsystems does not the agovernment is like, ‘If youvaccinations just have an have precedent of rejecting abortion, this other stuff will be taken care as a group, though individuals can apply of ’exemptions. because they are not trying to fix those for systems; they’re just trying to get rid of the “You have to have a basis,” Klein said. problem systems.” “You can’tthat’s just overloading say, ‘I objectthose religiously.’ You have to be able to say why. We don’t have, sort of, a history in the Churches of Christ SARA sayingMCCLARAN we don’t do that.” Klein also said mandate would recentlythe engaged not apply to students. “Harding The students are not by University hascovered committed that provision,”Easter Kleinafter said.a“They are to celebrating unanimous more likelyby to Spring be affected by directors testing andto decision Sing vaccine requirements for first largetime venues drop their shows for the since — football, etc.” 1974. This basketball, decision has relieved many said states and companies ofKlein the professors andprivate staff on campus. may“Students file lawsuits and the government have been exhausted in class,” will enforcing Biden’sof Dr. face Mac challenges Sandlin, assistant professor executive since OSHA, Bible and order ministry, said. “Somewhich will be serves as the primary enforcer, unhappy that it was canceledhas so only close 800 enforcement time, officers for the entire to performance but I think in the Graphic by COOPER TURMAN country. mandates end theyCOVID-19 will appreciate the would chance have been easier enforce were to breathe for to once and iftothey celebrate something as important as our savior’s death and resurrection.”
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Flowers are propped up beneath an American flag at the Engine 54, Ladder 4, Battalion 9 firehouse on 8th Ave., in Midtown Manhattan commemorating the firefighters who died on Sept. 11. This firehouse lost the most firefighters on 9/11.
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Second year pharmacy student Claudia Sifford administers COVID-19 vaccination shots at the vaccine clinic held in the Liberty Room on Aug. 27.
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delivered by lawSpring rather than anthe executive “Very important,” Kelley said. “Because W ithout Sing, 11,000 choosing to join the celebration. By doing order, Klein know that a lot of folks have people thatsaid. normally visit campus will weso, we are postponing 2022 who Spring Sing.” systems don’t respond A Centers for Disease and immune remain at home, allowingControl the janitorial Junior Wyattthat Bennett, a SpringasSing didfor not develop of ansaid Prevention Sept.as22well. to robustly staff time committee to celebratemet Easter, director men’s socialenough club TNT, it looks likewas from the discuss who should be weekend eligible for “I haven’t had the off afor immune he wasresponse; happy Spring Sing canceled COVID-19 booster dose of the Pfizerwith the thirdallbooster thatdirectors they Easter in seven years,” Aramark employee data because he and the other BioNTech vaccine. A U.S. and Drug So it ’s just taking a little bit more Matt Mason said. “It’sFood always, ‘Spring are.were overworked. The directors declined Administration panel voted Sept. 17 to to get them there.” Sing this. Spring Sing that.’ There’s to state who came up with the idea. approve Pfizer time booster to those hardlythe enough to shots eat, much less “I’ve had three all-nighters in a row, 65take or older and who are at high risk of a minute to relax.” and I’m still behind,” Bennett said. “We severe but declined to approvethe don’t even have our song lyrics finalized. In illness a statement released yesterday, the shots for other people in the U.S. University said the board agreed with Half of the backing track is just people Assistant professor of nursing Karen the decision, saying it was time Harding mumbling.”Photo by MADISON MEYER Junior said Emilythe Stinnett tries on is a firefighter’s gear at the Engine 54, Ladder 4, Kelley booster shot ver y observed the Easter holiday properly. Students are encouraged to attend the Battalion 9for firehouse on 8th Ave. in Midtown Manhattan. impor tant those with immuno“People all across the country spend first annual Easter Celebration hosted on compromising the weekend ofconditions. April 17 celebrating Jesus campus, held in the Benson Auditorium and what he did for us,” the statement on Sunday, April 17, at 9 a.m. said. “And after 48 years, Harding is