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'Dead Man Walking' author to speak in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 18, 2011 - 3:29pm

Sister Helen Prejean, whose book about her experience with a death-row inmate became the acclaimed film "Dead Man Walking," will speak Tuesday, March 1, at Bluffton University and at First Mennonite Church, 101 S. Jackson St., Bluffton.

Prejean, an opponent of the death penalty and advocate for restorative justice, will deliver the university's annual Smucker Lecture, "Dead Man Walking-The Journey Continues," in a Bluffton Forum at 11 a.m. in Founders Hall. She will then speak at the church at 7 p.m. Both presentations are free and open to the public.

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Luginbuhl to discuss kiln-formed glass at Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 18, 2011 - 3:27pm

"Shedding Some Light on Kiln-Formed Glass: Hot & Cold, Hard & Fragile, Colorful & Clear" will be Gregg Luginbuhl's topic for a Bluffton University Colloquium at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, in Hester Lecture Hall in Sauder Visual Arts Center. The colloquium is free and open to the public.

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'Jackets take win in overtime (men's game)

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 18, 2011 - 3:25pm

By Josh Bruner, sports information assistant

The Bluffton University men's basketball team hosted the Yellow Jackets of Defiance College on Wednesday, February 16, for Senior Night. The Beavers honored Rob Luderman (Ayersville) and Cam Saylor (Belle Center/Benjamin Logan) for four years in the Bluffton men's basketball program.

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Defiance takes advantage at the foul line in 73-63 win over Beavers (women's game)

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 18, 2011 - 3:23pm

By Mallory Kemper, sports information intern

The Bluffton University women's basketball team traveled to long-time rival Defiance College on Wednesday, February 16. The Beavers were down 31-27 at the break and the Yellow Jackets outscored Bluffton 42-36 in the second half for a 73-63 win. Bluffton fell to 9-15 overall and 6-11 in the Heartland Conference, while Defiance improved to 11-13 overall and 9-8 in the HCAC.

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15 minutes with Mary King Cherry

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 18, 2011 - 6:49am
Joey and Mary Cherry

What year did you graduate from Bluffton High School?
I graduated from BHS in 2006.

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Lookin' good

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2011 - 10:46pm
Lookin' good

Nicholas Essinger and Tyson Shutler, second graders, see the world through the eyes of a fly during an SESA visit to Bluffon schools.

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