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University forum: Higher purpose leads to deeper learning

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 3, 2014 - 10:45am

A Northwestern University undergraduate first got Dr. Ken Bain’s attention because he hadn’t read a book assigned by Bain for a history course.

But given a second chance by the instructor, the student went well beyond simply finishing an assignment. He “developed a deep commitment, and out of that commitment came his devotion to deep learning,” said Bain, who cited the story in his 2012 book, “What the Best College Students Do.”

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Bluffton University
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Volleyball: Arlington too much for Pirates

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 2, 2014 - 9:39pm

The Bluffton High School volleyball team is still looking for its first win of the season. Bluffton lost to Arlington 3-0 on Sept. 2. Game stats follow:

Arlington won 3-0
Game 1    25-16
Game 2    25-12
Game 3    25-11

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Girls' soccer: Lancers stop Bluffton HS

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 2, 2014 - 9:37pm

The Bluffton High School girls' soccer team was shut out by Lincolnview 2-0 in an NWC contest on Sept. 2 on the road.

Game stats follow:

Halftime: LJ, 2-0 Goals: None. Assists: NA.
Shots on Goal: B, 25-6. Corner Kicks: B, 7-NA,Saves: B,Bahrhorst (6); LJ,NA

 Bluffton 2-3-0, NA

Bluffton
Bahrhorst, Jadyn, Sophomore
Theisen, Sarah, #11, Sophomore, Fwrd

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"Music Together" offers music learning for infants to kindergarteners

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 2, 2014 - 6:37pm

Fall classes are forming now for “Music Together, The Joy of Family Music,” a program of music and movement classes for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners, according to Laura Hartzler.

Fall classes include 10 weeks of classes that take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from Sept. 30 through Dec. 2. Classes are held in the basement of First Mennonite Church, 101 S. Jackson St., Bluffton.

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Regional news
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It's not just any old cotton candy

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 2, 2014 - 6:05pm

It's not just any old cotton candy. It's maple-flavored cotton candy at the Bluffton Farmers' Market. Greg Probst of Probst Family Farm, Bluffton, a regular Saturday morning vendor, recently added this feature to his booth. Click for a video.

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It's not just any old cotton candy

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 2, 2014 - 5:17pm

It's not just any cotton candy. It's maple-flavored cotton candy from the Probst Family Farm, Bluffton. Greg Probst recently added the feature to his maple syrup stand at the Bluffton Farmers' Market. Click for a video.

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