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Exploring “The Not-So-Secret" history of Bluffton University

Posted by Staff on October 3, 2024 - 7:09am

Samantha Shrider ’12, director of institutional research and grants, presented “The Not-So-Secret History of Bluffton University” during Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Shrider explored the unexpected stories which emerged from an oral history project with faculty, staff and alumni to celebrate Bluffton University’s 125-year anniversary.  

Shrider’s goal for starting this oral history project was to honor and build on Bluffton’s past. Shrider interviewed around 80 faculty, staff and alumni ranging from recent 2023 graduates to a 1948 graduate. 

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Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut: Almonds and health

Posted by Staff on October 3, 2024 - 7:01am

By Katie Prater, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

“Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes you don’t” was a classic TV commercial in the 1970s that advertised the candy bars Almond Joy and Mounds. Mounds is dark chocolate-covered coconut, while Almond Joy is milk chocolate-covered coconut with almonds. Mounds was introduced in 1921 and Almond Joy did not hit the market until 1946. Mounds was popular with the U.S. Military during World War II, which they purchased for soldier rations. 

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Bluffton MS Cross Country first at Allen County Invite

Posted by Staff on October 3, 2024 - 6:00am

By Marathana Prothro

The Bluffton Middle School boys cross country team won first place at the Allen County Invitational on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Faurot Park in Lima. The Pirates were led by eighth grader Carter Steinmetz who won the two-mile race with a time of 11:48.6.

Eighth grader Tessa Tarplee won the girls two-mile race with a time 13:47.9.

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Goodbye Gators, hello Pirates bowling!

Posted by Staff on October 2, 2024 - 10:21am

Bluffton Schools have picked up bowling as a high school sport for 2024-2025. As the team announced on Facebook, they "are no longer the Gators but now part of the Pirate Crew."

A family meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 6 at Bluffton High School for all who are interested in learning more about the upcoming season and bowling as a high school sport.

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October 2024 news from the Bluffton Public Library

Posted by Staff on October 2, 2024 - 6:53am

Check out the following events and programs at the Bluffton Public Library for the upcoming month. You can also subscribe to the BPL update by email HERE.

Mitten Tree with Bluffton Community Assistance Program
Help decorate our tree with NEW mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, earmuffs/bands and umbrellas for all ages. Donations will be collected October through Mid-November and given to Bluffton Community Assistance Program. What a great way of being neighborly and helping others! 

Holiday Gift Silent Auction
The Bluffton Public Library is seeking donations for the upcoming Holiday Gift Silent Auction in November. Join us in raising funds to support library programming and services! Show your support with your generous tax-deductible donations in the form of gift baskets, gift cards, gift certificates, and more, accepted through October 12! For more information, please stop by the library. 

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Pirate volleyball win vs. Lancers

Posted by Staff on October 2, 2024 - 6:41am

By Cort Reynolds

VAN WERT __ The visiting Bluffton High School volleyball team outlasted Northwest Conference rival Lincolnview in five sets to capture a key battle and sole possession of second place in the league Tuesday night, October 1.

The Pirates won for the 15th time in 17 matches by rallying to capture the final two sets. 

The Pirates improved to 16-3 overall and 4-1 in the NWC after the 25-22, 23-25, 18-25, 28-26, 15-10 marathon victory. 

Lincolnview dropped to 12-5 overall and 3-2 in NWC play with the close defeat.

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