DePauw University welcomed noted professor, writer and social critic bell hooks to campus Monday to discuss and share thoughts concerning feminism, race, spirituality and sustainability. "Feminism is the center of everything that is good and wonderful with my life because it led me to a world where I could choose my path, no longer be trapped, and finally express myself," hooks said.… Post the First Comment

After being presented with a resolution by United DePauw a week earlier, Student Congress passed a white paper Sunday night opposing a ban to gay marriage. The white paper stated "The DePauw student government believes that it is unjust and discriminatory to deny same-sex couples legal access to civil marriage and to all its inherent benefits and rights.… Post the First Comment

Travis Nelson '93, Managing Director of TowerBrook Capital Partner, spoke Friday at the McDermond Lecture Series on "Corporate Finance, Private Equity and the Current Debt Shakeout." Nelson was recently named a recipient of the Young Alumni Award, given annually to a DePauw graduate under the age of 40 who has led "a distinguished career and has shown dignity to his alma mater.… Post the First Comment

A night of socializing and celebration quickly escalated for freshman Samuel Weigley after he was arrested in The Den last Wednesday night and brought to the Putnam County Jail for public intoxication and minor in consumption charges. "I am Jewish, and we decided to throw a Rosh Hashanah party," Weigley said.… Post the First Comment

Three-time presidential candidate Ralph Nader will speak at DePauw on Sept. 27 as the first guest of the Timothy and Sharon Ubben lecture series. Nader's speech "Don't Waste Your 20's! Your Most Creative Decade" will focus on how students can make the most of their years out of college.… Post the First Comment

Silent Witness has been used on DePauw's campus for five to six years, but many students seem unaware of the anonymous reporting tool. Students at DePauw can use Silent Witness to report an offense they have witnessed or they are aware of without becoming involved in the appeals process.… Post the First Comment

Delta Chi fraternity recently re-committed itself to a successful rush next spring; part of its strategy involved an increased social presence on campus. One element of the chapter's social programming has been questioned by some women on campus. A sorority member, who wished to remain anonymous so her opinions would not reflect on her chapter, said that some members of her chapter felt uncomfortable after an e-mail from Delta Chi was read aloud at a recent chapter meeting.… 3 Comments