Category: Features

Mar 17 2021

Climate Central provides improved climate change communication

by The Denisonian

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GENEVIEVE PFISTER, Staff Writer—On March 8, Denison students and faculty gathered on Zoom to hear Dr. Benjamin Strauss, President and CEO of Climate Central, speak on the topic of “Climate...

Mar 17 2021

Features

Dr. Kim Tallbear discusses her book “Native American DNA” as part of lecture series

by Aaron Skubby

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AARON SKUBBY, Editor-in-Chief—Denison welcomed Dr. Kim Tallbear to talk about her book “Native American DNA: Tribal Belonging and the False Promise of Genetic Science” which discusses the issues surrounding Native...

Mar 17 2021

Features

Dr. Chelsea Gallo embraces liberal arts by blending music and sciences

by Emma Proe

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EMMA PROE, Features Editor—Few people are quick to draw parallels between a nuclear reactor and Mahler’s Second Symphony, but to visiting professor Dr. Chelsea Gallo it’s only natural: the intense...

Mar 03 2021

Features

What happens to Dension’s snow after it melts off the Hill?

by Laura Lapham

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LAURA LAPHAM, Arts & Life Editor Emeritus—Denison experienced a large amount of snow in February, but over the last week with increasing temperatures this snow has slowly melted away. However,...

Mar 03 2021

Features

Denison students introduce new organization “Immigrants Without Borders”

by Lula Burke

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LULA BURKE, News Editor—“Our motto: Empower, Educate, Engage.” Immigrants Without Borders, a new campus organization founded by Co-Presidents Chris Linares ‘22 and Fatimah Elghazawi ‘21, aims to “create awareness and...

Mar 03 2021

Features

What potential lies in the regulation of kratom?

by Eiliana Wright

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EILI WRIGHT, Health and Poverty Fellow— In Ohio, opioid addiction is consistently at the forefront of the public safety agenda. In Licking County alone there were 42 unintentional overdose deaths...

Mar 03 2021

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Student Eric Adinkra ‘23 balances rap artistry with school life on the Hill

by Sarah Wuellner

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SARAH WUELLNER, Media Production Assistant—Aspiring rap artist, Eric Adinkra ‘23 has been pursuing his music career dreams by raking in the views while keeping up with his studies. As a...

Nov 17 2020

Features

Denison’s political climate and the 2020 Presidential Election

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TAYLOR TRIMBLE, Special to The Denisonian—The election of 2020 was one of the most noteworthy elections of our time for several reasons. One remarkable feature of the election is that...

Nov 17 2020

Features

Queer Cinema, one of student-led courses set over winter break

by Emma Proe

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EMMA PROE, Asst. Features Editor—If you’ve met Kat Colvin, a current sophomore, you likely know that she’s a cinema fanatic. “I only watch new movies that I’ve never seen before,”...

Nov 17 2020

Features

History repeats itself: Armenian Diaspora raises alarm on Artsakh bloodshed

by The Denisonian

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PATIL TCHOLAKIAN, Special to The Denisonian—Armenia is a mountainous country located in Eurasia, landlocked between Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Iran. Although Armenians are generally spirited, our history is marked by...