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Dining Hall Uses Plastic Utensils and Paper Plates for Weeks
Despite the Clarke sustainability policy being that they “address the organization’s environmental, social and economic impacts”, the dining hall garbage cans fill up more and more each meal. When the dishwasher broke about 6 weeks ago, students understood that paper and plastic tableware were a necessary replacement, but as time goes on the students and faculty are wondering what has happened to the environmentally conscious practices of the dining hall and the washable plat
Apr 22 min read


Has the Dean’s List lost its value?
The Dean’s List is considered the highest academic honor a student can receive on a semester-basis at Clarke University. However, every fourth student made the prestigious list last semester. While this showcases that many students are successful in their academic work, it raises the question whether the Dean's List adequately distinguishes between good and excellent work. There are many ideas to reform the Dean's List, like a President's List or First and Second Honors. Phot
Mar 194 min read


Greek Life at Clarke?
Clarke does not have any fraternities or sororities, nor have they ever existed at the University. Some of the main reasons for this are...
Feb 263 min read


Clarke Raising 1 Million Dollars
Institutional Advancement is responsible for the accumulation of money that Clarke can spend on various costs without any restrictions,...
Feb 212 min read


Students frustrated with Health Services
With the cold and flu season coming to a close many Clarke students are sharing their frustrations with health services. Students express...
Feb 144 min read


BSU Kicking Off Black History Month
February is the start of Black History Month, a time of the year to highlight African American stories and how they have impacted our...
Feb 102 min read


Free Housing for Students Forced to Move Mid-Year?
After a sprinkler line froze burst in the Catherine Dunn Apartments in the early hours of January 22 many residents on ground and first...
Feb 53 min read


Theft in Marketplace on historic high of 50%
The Mary Jo Marketplace has experienced the worst crime rate since its opening last spring. The store, run by the company Canteen, is an...
Jan 172 min read


"Stories to be told": New club has its first performance
„If my life is a movie, what scene would make my trailer?” is the question asked by the new club “Stories to be told”. Club-President...
Oct 18, 20242 min read


Softball Team starts Non-Violence Movement on campus after multiple incidents
In June of this year, a “Character and Charism Committee” was formed after receiving a grant to focus on character development and a...
Oct 14, 20243 min read


Steve Kapelke: A marathon-life reaches the finish line
On September 23, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Steve Kapelke passed away in hospice in Milwaukee after suffering...
Sep 28, 20244 min read


After staffing issues: Clarke Administration cuts short dining hours and meal options in Café 1843
At the beginning of this academic year, the Clarke Administration decided to change the offered Food Options for the coming semester. The...
Sep 22, 20243 min read


"Inside-Clarke Fest" still a success
The "Clarke Fest" on the 20th of April was a success, even tho it faced challenges early on. Impressions and Experiences from the day of...
Apr 25, 20241 min read


"Musical Menu's" - a taste of musical and culinary greatness
Coming to Clarke University on April 12th and 13th is the biggest musical event of the year: "Musical Menu's". Arranged by Assistant...
Apr 7, 20241 min read


The new Mary Jo Lounge
The Lounge on ground floor of the Mary Josita Residence Hall got a makeover. There now is a Mary Jo Marketplace installed, where students...
Feb 25, 20242 min read


Clarke Student's Art Gallery
Clarke University held an art show from 2-4PM on Sunday, February 11th. There were various pieces on display, and the Crux got a chance...
Feb 23, 20242 min read


Living Through the Clarke Fire
May 17, 1984, is a day that will be remembered in Clarke history forever. Four historic buildings were lost forever in the tragedy. 2...
Feb 16, 20242 min read


The huge success of Pottery Palooza - An interview with Troy Aiken
86 students attended the Pottery Palooza made it one of the most successful events of this year. We spoke with Troy Aiken, Assistant...
Feb 6, 20243 min read
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