The Bulletin

Prospective students visit campus

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gonzaga hosted 447 prospective freshmen last weekend as a part of the largest GEL Weekend in the University's history. High school students came from as far away as Maine and New Hampshire to get a taste of Gonzaga and see if it is what they are looking for in a university.

Fr. Kraft to remain in Seattle

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Fr. Tom Kraft, a Dominican priest and alumnus of Gonzaga, came here at the beginning of this year for various reasons - least of which was to offer Gonzaga a taste of the Dominican style of preaching. After being diagnosed with esophageal cancer in mid-February, however, he was forced to return to his home in Seattle to undergo treatment.

Science professors advance field through publications

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gonzaga professors publish a wealth of material in the sciences, but it's the tail end of a long process. According to Dr. Stephen Warren, chemistry department professor, publishing is one of the last steps a science professor makes upon completion of research.

Retiring professors given emeritus status

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gonzaga bestowed professor emeritus status on four retiring professors Tuesday afternoon during the annual Academic Honors Convocation.

The ceremony, held in Cataldo's Globe Room, was led by Interim Academic Vice President Thayne McCulloh. Associate professor of English and 2006-07 Exemplary Faculty Award recipient Dr.

It's over, it's all over

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The presidential primaries are over. In fact, they've been over for a while.

Despite the looming national conventions and continued candidate banter, the fact remains that any legitimate political campaigning on the parts of Clinton, Obama or even McCain, ended a long time ago.

And the award goes to ...

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 2007-2008 Academic Convocation, honoring students and faculty alike, took place Tuesday April 22. The convocation awarded outstanding students from each department within the university.

Interim Academic Vice President Thayne McCulloh provided a humorous and uplifting opening speech, as the master of ceremonies, which was then followed by the announcement of awards.

Senate passes transfer bill

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Gonzaga Student Senate witnessed a first when if convened for its final session of the year in the Foley Teleconference Center on Tuesday night.

For senior Ben Folger, the Senate meeting was the last of a two-year tenure as Gonzaga Student Body Association president.

Stop violence, says Buddhist

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The problem of violence and its devastating effects is evident to the human condition. The source of the problem, however, is something no one seems to understand.

Gonzaga University and the religious studies department are seeking to shed light on and better understand this problem that continues to plague society.

New Gonzaga publication highlights social justice

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Life is all about story telling. With this principle in mind, five seniors from Gonzaga jumped into the project of creating OneWorld, a social justice magazine with a goal to give a voice to the voiceless and to provide a place where stories can be shared and remembered.

'Little Mermaid' goes swimmingly

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gonzaga students and residents of the Spokane community quietly sat in the crowd moments before this Sunday's performance of "The Little Mermaid."

This was the second play that members of Gonzaga University Specialized Recreation club put on this year. The featured performance was held in Cataldo Hall Sunday at 6 p.

Reduce, reuse, recycle

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Craig Caudill, Gonzaga's Plant Services custodial manager of 14 years, has been getting a lot of questions lately about whether or not Gonzaga recycles.

His answer: yes � and no.

Gonzaga's recycling services are provided by the City of Spokane's Solid Waste Management division, according to Caudill.

Men, women get top recruits

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Joining the Bulldogs next season will be three incoming freshmen - Demetri Goodson, Grant Gibbs and Andy Poling - who the team has high hopes for.

Few's plan hits nine-year snag

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

What does the future hold for the Bulldogs?

The question is asked every year, after seasons good or bad, successful or tumultuous, memorable or forgettable. After a college basketball season, the question ultimately arises: What's next?

For too many years the Bulldogs have been forced to ask that question.

Versatile youth fuel women's basketball

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kelly Graves isn't one to dwell on the negative. After a season riddled with injuries, in which the Bulldogs lost in the championship game of the WCC Tournament and narrowly missed the NCAA Tournament, all the Zags coach could think about was next year.

"For one, I think the postseason experience gave us more time to play together and taste the postseason," he said.

Alumni game showcases rugby players of past, present

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Some had not booted up in a year. Some still had bruises from their last match. Some had been playing for decades. Some had been playing for months.

But on Saturday, none of that mattered. The rucks didn't care about the last time they hit, the ball didn't care who had been to practice recently and the pitch didn't care about the age or major or profession of its patrons.

Running amok

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the end of the track season approaching, the athletic department is looking for a replacement coach who has the ability to expand the program.

On Jan. 16, Kevin Swaim, the head coach of the track and field program, resigned, leaving the team without a coach.

Doing things 'the Zag way'

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Second baseman Evan Wells isn't just a nuisance for opposing pitchers. The Bulldogs' pesky leadoff hitter wreaks the most havoc on his assistant coaches, the ones responsible for washing the team's uniforms. According to Wells, the cleanliness of his jersey, or lack thereof, has become a running joke among the coaching staff and his teammates.

Sports Briefs

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Men's Rowing
The men's rowing team achieved its first national ranking in the program's history, with the Zags currently ranked 19th in the latest US Rowing Collegiate Top 20.
The ranking comes after a strong showing by the Bulldogs in the month of April, with wins against the University of Virginia and the University of Michigan on April 11-12, and a sweep of Washington State on April 19.

'Sarah' not forgettable

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When will Judd Apatow go wrong? Seriously, this guy has become the Midas of R-rated comedy in the last few years. All of the movies he touches turn to box-office gold.

Kirk's Quirks

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

That's right, folks. Kirk's Quirks is back from its semester-long hiatus to offer you some final arts and entertainment notes before I leave Gonzaga for good.

Some classic movies just suck
I spent a week one afternoon watching "Citizen Kane" when I was in high school.

Rods & Ends

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Facebook mob strikes again

More than 400,000 people have joined a group titled "Prevent the 'Artistic' Death of an Innocent Animal-SIGN THE PETITION!," which alleges that an artist by the name of Guillermo Vargas Habacuc "took a dog from the street, tied him to a rope in an art gallery and began starving him to death.

Coping with graduation... musically

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kirk Wilbur:

1. "In My Life" by The Beatles

Perhaps no song better captures the feeling associated with leaving college. We've all developed strong friendships and romances; some will be lifelong, others will fade. But either way, the sweet memories will persist.

Breaking up with Gonzaga

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

These past four years have been pretty great for us. True, we never got to go to the Final Four together. We also didn't get to take all of the classes we would've liked to take. Also, I know you were sad when I decided not to go to Florence last year, but I just thought it was the best thing for our relationship.

Too few sympathize with the silent

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Today, thousands of middle school, high school and college students will participate in the Day of Silence. I fully support this cause, as it focuses on a very important issue: the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons, specifically in schools.

Corn ethanol exacerbates famine

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Food prices are rising worldwide - this is a reality with devastating consequences, particularly for the billion people in the world who live on a dollar a day or less.

According to the latest Economist: "A wave of food-price inflation is moving through the world, leaving riots and shaken governments in its wake.

Consumerism counterproductive

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I have something for you, Gonzaga. It is less than a challenge, far from an accusation and really mostly an observation. I would like to extend an invitation to observe with me what can only be considered a phenomenon on our campus: The free T-shirt phenomenon.

Participate in Day of Silence

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Please understand my reasons for not speaking today."

This is a simple request that is being passed on, in card form, all around campus by members of our Gonzaga community today. All of this is part of a much larger demonstration known as the Day of Silence.

GRAD-itude Gala reporting inaccurate and irresponsible

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I was disappointed when I read the reviews of the senior events. I found the review of the GRAD-itude Gala to be extremely unprofessional and just wrong. There was obviously no research conducted before a verdict was assigned.

This year will be the first time for the event to take place - so the senior who was quoted could not have heard how "bad" it was last year.

Procrastination cures the stress of finals

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Picture this: It's 2 a.m. Piles of notes, flashcards and study guides are strewn about your room. You're lying on your bed with dark circles under your eyes trying to focus on organic chemistry notes. Sound miserable? Sadly, this will be reality for the next two weeks.