On Saturday morning, the class of 2013 arrived on the campus of Goshen College as freshmen checked in at the Church-Chapel Fellowship Hall before moving into Kratz, Miller and Yoder residence halls. Returning students will arrive today. Classes begin Monday night.
Some freshman, like Neil Cindrich of Warsaw, didn’t have to travel far. Others, like Cindrich’s roommate, Ben Lyndaker of Lowville, N.Y., came from greater distances. Wherever students come from, we are confident they will receive a quality education here in Goshen. Cindrich will study music. Lyndaker will major in Spanish.
Since 1894, Goshen College has served students here in Goshen. Its picturesque campus on the south end of town provides visitors with the most attractive entry point into the city. Goshen College is an institution that not only educates at a high level, but also advocates peace and civic-mindedness through its curriculum. GC has been ranked favorably in “Barron’s Best Buys in Education,” “Making a Difference College Guide” and “U.S. News & World Report.”
Goshen College has emerged as a leader in ecological stewardship and green sustainability practices. Students have the opportunity to learn and serve abroad in foreign lands including Germany, Nicaragua and Peru.
Not only does Goshen College bolster the local economy, it is now providing a greater venue for the arts in this community than ever before. Through the Goshen College Performing Arts Series, the likes of Doc Severinsen, Bela Fleck and Los Lobos will perform at the Sauder Concert Hall before the end of the year.
And athletically, Goshen College has 14 teams competing in nine different sports.
The Goshen News is proud of the work Goshen College is doing and grateful for the richness it stirs to the Maple City. Welcome back students. You’re in good hands.
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Memorial Day an opportunity to honor veterans
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Gun owners should safely store weapons
This week has been designated National Small Business Week as a way to recognize entrepreneurs and risk takers who form the economic backbone of our country.
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Gun owners should safely store weapons
Gun violence is a daily occurrence in the United States and on Wednesday an advocacy group for gun control made a point and a few headlines by announcing 10 states, Indiana included, have higher rates of deaths by firearms than by motor vehicles.
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Clearing a path for future First Fridays success
Last week the Goshen City Council gave final, unanimous approval to an ordinance that will prohibit people from blocking public sidewalks within the city limits. Those who violate this ordinance face a fine of $200.
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13 turnarounds we can admire
Before trustees of Goshen Community Schools met this past Monday night, a reception was held to honor 13 deserving students. They weren’t valedictorians or salutatorians. They weren’t class presidents or all-state student-athletes.
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Recognition as bicycle-friendly city appreciated
Goshen is in the second year of its four-year designation by the League of American Bicyclists as a bike-friendly community. We congratulate city planners and bicycle advocates for this continuing recognition.
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A message that all children need to hear
Gayla Konanz is giving girls the message they need to hear — fitness begins early in life and is the foundation that self-esteem and confidence are built on.
Konanz is a fitness advocate for children and works through the Girls on the Run program. The Goshen News told readers in the May 2 edition how Konanz is working with girls at Bristol Elementary School and is encouraging them to get fit and stay fit. -
We’re No. 12, and No. 1,268! Way to go GHS
This has become a popular space for singing the praises of our local school corporations in recent years. That’s because we believe in the quality work and effort our educators and students are putting forth on a daily basis in and out of the classroom.
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Bill Bloss was a superb servant
Bill Bloss, a man who was always willing to step up and help his hometown of Goshen, died Wednesday. We know that everyone who had met Mr. Bloss and got to know him, will miss him plenty.
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Voters and candidates deserve a 'thank you'
In light of Tuesday’s primary election, we’d like to take a moment and thank two groups of people.
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