Samford wins SoCon and advances to March Madness
Vol. 109, Issue 14, the week of March 19
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Finally: Samford clinches SoCon and returns to March Madness
For the first time in 24 years, Samford men’s basketball has climbed the mountaintop and is headed to the Big Dance.
News
Samford deals with state DEI changes
Samford University’sDEI initiatives do not appear to be greatly affected at this time, given its private school status. However, the decision has raised concern from those involved in DEI initiatives here on campus.
Anti-Trafficking event held at Brock School of Business
Samford’s International Justice Mission and the Center for Children, Law, and Ethics at Cumberland School of Law hosted an anti-human trafficking event at Brock School of Business. This event included Tom C. Rawlings of Taylor English Duma L.L.P. and Carissa Phelps J.D., founder and CEO of Runaway Girl.
Samford Celebrates Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and Samford’s Office of Student Success and Diversity is holding weekly events throughout the month to celebrate.
Sports
Indoor Track & Field sweeps SoCon again
Samford’s Indoor Track and Field Team left the Southern Conference Championships in Lexington, Va after completing a victorious sweep for the fifth year in a row. While this year marked the fifth straight title win for the men’s team, the women’s team collected their ninth straight conference crown.
Samford Fan Bus drives success
A large bus rumbles along the highway between Birmingham and Asheville, North Carolina. The atmosphere inside the bus is one of excitement and nervousness. The students who fill the seats try to keep themselves occupied for the six-hour drive, all of them eagerly awaiting the game that lies ahead of them and ready to cheer their team to victory.
Senior Spotlight: John Anderson
For Samford baseball player John Anderson, baseball has been a part of his life since he was very young.
Arts & Life
Voices of Sozo Children’s Choir fill the Wright Center
Sozo Children’s Choir filled the Wright Center with a joyful noise during their “Revolution Tour” performance at Samford University on March 13.
Getting a head start on a startup
Being a student can feel like a full-time job with time spent both in and out of classes getting work done. But many college students also have responsibilities outside of being a student, like internships and professional positions with independent organizations.