Otterbein360 :: Staff : Laina Thompson

'Dark Shadows' charmed T&C reviewer

“Dark Shadows” is everything you would expect from a Tim Burton/Johnny Depp team up: dark, magical, funny and excellent. MAY 14

Student mothers succeed in school and parenthood

Planning their day and finding time to study prove to be challenging for two Otterbein students with children. MAY 11

Costumes and critters: When it comes to producing 'Gypsy,' there's more than meets the eye

While the actors in Otterbein’s Theatre Department shine on the stage, the crew is always working hard behind it. APR 27

Collection of Otterbein’s most random records

The T&C compiles some of Otterbein’s most random school records, from the field to the Otter Bean Café. MAY 5

Engaged Otterbein couple ties the knot in fraternity house

Friends, family and a dog in a bow tie all crammed into the Zeta Phi fraternity house’s chapter room as Ben Cooper and Patience Barker shared their first kiss as husband and wife. MAY 1

Smartphones can help you succeed, but they can also suck time

The amount of smartphone applications these days can be overwhelming. According to Apple Inc., there are more than 500,000 for the iPhone and 424,000 for the Android. APR 22

Spruce up your spring with superheroes, Star Wars and Shinedown

This spring speaks to the nerds, with releases of a new Star Wars game, music that dares to be different, a comic book movie and even a nerdy Greek Week theme. APR 3

Springsteen’s still got it

The Boss is back, and he’s angry. MAR 6

Sinatra sets the stage for dance concert

The smooth croon of Frank Sinatra and the clap of tap shoes can be heard throughout Cowan Hall as Otterbein students and staff prepare for the annual dance concert this upcoming weekend. MAR 5

Student improv act brings laughs to full house

Last Saturday, the Philomathean Room was packed shoulder-to-shoulder with people. Their laughter and applause shook the stained glass windows and filled the room. MAR 5

Matching ink represents bonds and hardships

Matching tattoos typically don’t bring positive images to mind. Most of us probably envision lovesick couples who get each other’s names tattooed on their bodies. FEB 27

Otterbein international students from China host cooking seminar

Let me tell you a little secret. That Chinese food you get at your favorite carryout isn’t really Chinese food, or at least not Chinese food done how it should be. MAR 5

Student group brings improvised comedy to campus

Mainstage Improv has its debut show Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. in the Philomathean Room of Towers Hall MAR 5

Big changes and a bigger venue for Music and Romance

Imagine dancing with your loved one on spacious, beautifully lit dance floors. Imagine the beautiful sounds of many Otterbein bands and solo acts playing everywhere you go in the venue. FEB 8

Getting ready for speed-dating

Limber up your conversation skills and get your best dressy-casual wear ready — it’s time to speed date, Otterbein-style. FEB 13

VP of education to rock campus today

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame VP will visit Otterbein Feb. 3 FEB 6

Adam of all trades

Musical theatre major, national chess champion, football player, Michigan State fan, drummer, singer, man of God, guitarist, wrestler, senior, gamer, Otterbein student, alternative rocker. NOV 30

Game sequels hit holiday market

This could be the biggest holiday season ever for video games as big-time franchises push out sequels and classic games get an HD upgrade. OCT 19

'Portal 2' puzzles gamers

A co-op mode and more devices are among the sequel's new features

APR 20

Degree gap between men and women smaller, census shows

Females are more likely to have bachelor's degrees by age 23.

MAR 31

Laina Thompson

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