By Jacquelyn Maser
Mental Health Counselor
March 17, 2020

Over the last couple of days, Coronavirus has become front and center in the media and you have likely been inundated with information and concerns. It is important to be mindful that situations such as this can cause tremendous stress and anxiety and it is of the upmost importance that we maintain our mental health as well as our physical health. The body under mental stress is more susceptible to illness. Keep your mind healthy to help keep your body healthy.

Barton ha iniciado una Fuerza de Tarea que trabajar谩 para mantenerse al tanto de los nuevos desarrollos, comunicar los cambios, comunicar los planes y pol铆ticas de la universidad y ser una buena mesa para cualquier pregunta. Si desea buscar informaci贸n sobre COVID-19, (Corona Virus) le recomiendo encarecidamente que obtenga su informaci贸n de las mejores fuentes disponibles. Esas fuentes son los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades (cdc.gov) y la Organizaci贸n Mundial de la Salud (who.int).

March 12, 2020
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

Four students from 911爆料 in the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society were recognized as members of the PTK All-Kansas Academic Team during an award luncheon Thursday at the Ramada Inn in Topeka.

Dawn Ledeboer and Joanna Lockwood from the 911爆料 County campus and Samuel Martin and Priscilla Zertuche from the Fort Riley campus were honored, and all except Zertuche were able to attend the award ceremony.

March 12, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

The 911爆料 Theatre Department will host open auditions from 5-6 p.m. March 26 in the Fine Arts Auditorium for its production of 鈥淎ll in the Timing,鈥 which will have one showing at 2 p.m.听May 3 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.

Written by David Ives, the series features six one-act plays that are witty, funny and endearing.

March 9, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Calling all dancers! 911爆料 is hosting the first round of auditions for its dance company, 911爆料 Dance Theatre, from 10-11:15 a.m. March 28 in Studio 34, located in the Sunflower housing units on 911爆料鈥檚 campus.听

March 9, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted

Barton will present a Vocal Masterclass on Thursday, March 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a 45-minute break for supper, in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.听

The masterclass will be led by Director of Choirs and Director of the Vocal Area at Kansas Wesleyan University Dr. Anne Gassmann. Her duties include conducting the Philharmonic Choir and Wesleyan Chorale as well as teaching applied voice and other vocal-related courses.

March 9, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton will have no classes during its spring break from March 16-20. 911爆料鈥檚 offices will remain open through March 18 but will be closed March 19 and 20. The college鈥檚 regular class schedule and business hours will resume Monday, March 23.

March 6, 2020
Story by Brandon Steinert

The 911爆料 Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot has become a staple in the event schedule of avid sportsmen across Kansas and several neighboring states. The 11th annual shoot is set for Sunday, April 19 at Camp Aldrich with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Shooters must start the course by 3 p.m.