“Out of Order” Equipment Has Been Taken Out of the Fitness Center
Over the past year, exercise equipment in the fitness center has begun to reach its maximum potential. Without a typical gym membership fee to provide […]
Month: January 2016
Plans for New Athletic Facility Move Forward
The health, wellness and athletics restoration and expansion initiative is set to bring “Tiger Up” to a whole new level. The plans for the renovated […]
Wittenberg Students Hope to Turn the Tide for Millennial Voters
With the buzz of the upcoming presidential election ahead, Wittenberg students are finding ways to engage classmates and, more importantly, get them registered to vote. […]
Learning German in Wittenberg
I know that learning a new language is not easy. I knew this before I landed in Berlin and began classes in nearby Wittenberg. But […]
Chill Corner – Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu is an American R&B singer who achieved commercial success in the late ‘90s and early 2000s. Badu had a huge impact on the […]
Faculty, Administrators and Students Alike Wonder if Campus is Diverse Enough
“A Wittenberg education prepares students for the challenge and responsibility of global citizenship. Through our curriculum, study-abroad opportunities and the enriching presence of international students, […]
When Opportunity Knocks, the Analytics Program Opens the Door
An exciting new opportunity presents itself to 25 ambitious individuals in pursuit of Wittenberg’s new launch of a Master of Science in Analytics program. Dean […]
Say Hello to the New Area Coordinator
Before coming to Wittenberg, Dennis LoConti Jr. had previously heard of the famous “Wittenberg Hello,” and, to his surprise, he can say that the people […]
Police Log
1/23/2016 While on patrol, officers observed a non-student walking northbound on Alumni Way, which is Wittenberg University property. The non-student had been criminally trespassed from […]
Rowling is our Queen: The Author is Awarded the 2016 PEN/Allen Foundation Literary Service Award
When I was in fourth grade, I discussed “Harry Potter” with my fellow classmates during a bus ride. We attended a conservative Christian school, and […]
Introducing Student Conduct Director Jessica Hoelting
Starting this semester, Wittenberg has a new director of student conduct, Jessica Hoelting, who is taking over for former director Krystal Reeb. Hoelting’s previous job […]
‘Dinner with Friends’
Originally written by Donald Marquilles, “Dinner with Friends” was recently brought to the stage here at Wittenberg by student director Ryann Corbett, ‘16. In what […]
Box Scores
Men’s Basketball Saturday, Jan. 23 Final 1st Half 2nd Half Wittenberg 67 43 24 @Allegheny 52 31 20 Wednesday, Jan. 27 […]
Box Scores
Box Scores: Men’s Basketball 1/20/2016 Final 1 2 T Wittenberg (11-5, 6-3 NCAC) 37 41 78 Kenyon 97-9, 4-5 NCAC) 35 35 70 1/23/2016 […]
Sports Recap
Men’s Basketball Wittenberg defeats Wooster, 82-77, in an overtime victory! Wittenberg and Wooster have a well-known tradition of being rivals in football and even so […]
Adieu Dear Wittenberg
To the readers of The Torch and community members, it’s time for me to say the dreaded word, “goodbye.” As I used to tell all […]
Athlete Spotlight: Starring Brea Medlock
1. Name/Age/Hometown? Brea Medlock, 22, Aiken, South Carolina. 2. Sport and years in the sport? Track and Field. I’ve spent nine long years running track. […]
Travel Column – Castles
From just about anywhere in the touristy parts of Edinburgh, Scotland, you can see the castle peeking out in the distance. On the off chance […]
Police Log
01/15/16 Officers were dispatched to Tower Hall in reference to an odor of marijuana. They could not locate an odor of marijuana, but did locate […]
Julie Renee Jones Photography Exhibition
Koch Hall hosts a handful of visiting artists each semester, exhibiting their work in the Anne Miller Gallery, just inside the front doors of the […]
See Something, Say Something: ‘WittTips’ Offers New Safety Hotline to Wittenberg
Students were welcomed back from winter break with more than just cold weather – a new hotline called “WittTips” was featured on the top the […]
Tigers Trample in Overtime
The sweet smell of victory filled the air of the Pam Evans Smith Arena this last Saturday evening, with a Wittenberg win over rival College […]
Activist Joyce Ladner Speaks at MLK Convocation
Civil rights activist Joyce Ladner encouraged attendees to decide upon a mission and satisfy it at the Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation on Jan. 19. […]
“The Revenant”: Wrathful Revenge
With his eyes set on a repeat of last year’s Oscar performance, Alejandro González Iñárritu adds another masterpiece to his already-stellar repertoire. “The Revenant” sees […]
The Fans Awaken
Spoiler Alerts Just before Christmas break, the newest installment of the Star Wars dynasty, “The Force Awakens,” was released in theaters, and on its opening […]
Jammin’ with Jess The Tindersticks
“The Waiting Room,” the eleventh studio album from British indie rock group Tindersticks, came out on Jan. 22, and it leaves a lot to be […]
Witt Alumni Named Forbes 30 Under 30: Building Communities with Brick and MORTAR
Two Wittenberg Alumni, Darrick Braziel, ‘09, and William Thomas, ’07, have passed their light around Cincinnati, and were recently named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” […]
Hover boards — Are they Dangerous?
During the holiday season, hovers boards were the hottest toys on the market. No, I’m not talking about the hover boards from “Back to the […]
What’s Updog Clothing?
Wittenberg junior Josh Marks is going above and beyond the “college experience.” While other students may occupy their time with sports, extra-curricular activities and Netflix […]
#OscarsSoWhite: The White Elephant in the Room
On Jan. 14, Hollywood watched in anticipation as the nominees for the eighty-eighth Academy Awards were announced. But when the time came for the actors […]