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Des Moines Fashion Week

October 4, 2017

Written by: Pashia Rosario '21 The night was laid out from the entrance; a glorious evening. An elegant beginning on the red carpet, ending on the runways last walk, each showcasing exquisite design. Splash Seafood Bar and Grill held the Des...

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What I Wish I Knew as a Freshman

July 19, 2017

We asked a group of students involved in the peer mentoring program at Graceland University what they wish they would have known when beginning their college career at Graceland. Here is what they told us: I wish I hadn’t said...

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John Sellars: The Last Interview

May 26, 2017

John Sellars, Graceland University President 2007-17: interview by Keondrea Richards ‘17 Richards: So, we’re gonna kinda lighten up the mood and start off with some fun. Sellars: Yeah, this is kind of like the three Christmas ghosts… and the one that...

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Final Fling: It’s Not the Thing You Fling… It’s the Fling Itself.

April 26, 2017

written by: Mikayla Austin '18 It’s that time of the year again where finals are again coming back to haunt us… Yay, college. But don’t worry, you can put all of the worrying and stress to the side for now,...

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A Student’s Introduction to Activism

April 21, 2017

written by: Maddie Jaggars '17 There is a rise of awareness among millennials. As times are changing and we are slowly moving into the adult world, questions are posed to us more than ever, and the answer to how we...

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Special Olympics on Campus: The Rewards of Volunteering

April 13, 2017

Written by: Jeremy Deemer '18 We all know Graceland has a rich history for being a caring community - it’s what makes us unique. This past weekend, over 200 Graceland volunteers (students, staff and faculty) again showed how amazing this...

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Do you have what it takes to be Graceland University’s next Big Man On Campus?

March 20, 2017

Written by: Mikayla Austin '18 Every year, Graceland University COSA (Campus Organization for Social Activities) puts on a beauty pageant. But wait, there’s a plot twist: it’s an all-male beauty pageant. Wait, what? A male beauty pageant, you say? Is this...

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16 easy ways to help the environment while living at Graceland

February 16, 2017

by: Jenna Cox '17 As a senior at Graceland, and a temporary resident of Lamoni, it struck me the other day that I’ve lived here for three and a half years and don’t know where we get our electricity and...

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The Tradition of Caroling and Cakes

December 13, 2016

Written by: Mikayla Austin '17 At Graceland University, you'll find tons of traditions that happen throughout the school year. We’ve got homecoming events in October, New Year’s in November, Big Man on Campus in the spring, Final Fling in April, COSA's...

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