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God of War on the decline with Ascension

For fans of God of War, it’s hard not to remember the larger-than-life battles Kratos fought in the first three games. From the first boss battle against the hyrdra in God of War to killing Zeus in the final moments of God of War III, each game has been packed...

 
 

People pleased by Hendrix’s Hell and Angels

Jimi Hendrix is primarily known in the music community and the rest of the Western world as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, musician to ever lay a hand on the guitar. From his short-lived, four-year career, where he recorded three of the greatest rock albums of all...

 
 

Drag Ball drones on talent alone

Drag Ball drones on talent alone

    Walking to Hansen on Friday night, I was surprised at the number of dresses and high heels I saw, especially since it was the beginning of February. But even more surprising was seeing those dresses on the guys I usually see in Shirk’s weight room. While it may...

 
 

Lunar New Year snakes its way to IWU

Most people you’d ask would be able to tell you if they’re a Cancer or a Leo, but what about if they’re a Monkey or a Dog? Even if you’re not sure where you fall in the Chinese zodiac, Illinois Wesleyan University’s Asian Pacific Student Association and the Asian Studies...

 
 

SCDC strikes success once again

SCDC strikes success once again

By Patrick Burke, staff writer As ashamed as I may be to admit it, I have never once seen or even considered seeing the Illinois Wesleyan University Student Choreographed Dance Concert. While I often attend theatrical and musical productions around campus, I never found myself interested in SCDC. That being...

 
 

Contra dances conjure off-campus interest

Contra dances conjure off-campus interest

  By Catherine Wu, staff writer It’s a Friday night and I’m in a car with some friends. We’re driving to the Phillips Rec Center in Urbana, Ill. for a night of dancing with men and women of all ages, most of whom I’ve never seen or met before in...

 
 

How to avoid curious campus critters

How to avoid curious campus critters

  By Joe Phipps, staff writer It is safe to say that there has been some interesting weather in the past few weeks. As a result, local animals have become more active around our campus. While Central Illinois may not be home to wandering bears, wolves or mountain lions, even...

 
 

Microcosm: IWU adventures in Barcelona

Microcosm: IWU adventures in Barcelona

Photo courtesy of Nathan Douglas By Erica Witzig, staff writer One of Illinois Wesleyan University’s greatest accomplishments is the amount of opportunities created for students to study abroad. Almost 50 percent of all the university’s students have studied abroad by time of graduation, compared to only 14 percent of undergraduate...

 
 

Illinois Wesleyan galleries are stepping-up

Illinois Wesleyan galleries are stepping-up

                        Katie Sill/The Argus   By Katie Sill, staff writer Two new exhibits have graced the Merwin and Wakeley Galleries in the Joyce Eichhorn Ames School of Art Building. These two very different exhibits illustrate to visitors the many different forms art can take. Established in 2007, the Post Family...

 
 

Give a dam about this sanctuary

If you go to the Kenneth L. Schroeder Wildlife Sanctuary, you can find the above beaver dam, where a beaver may possibly be hiding to wait out the intense cold of winter.

By Joe Phipps, Staff Writer Sometimes we all need to get away from the stresses of everyday life.  As finals approach, escaping the library becomes more important than ever, and I am a firm believer that nature is one of life’s greatest stress relievers. While there are many places that...