Bryan College Triangle

The Book Barn opened next to Sonic on Highway 27 this past Saturday./ Triangle photo courtesy of Clari Stewart

Natalie Masti
Triangle Reporter

On Saturday, Nov. 5, three students from Bryan held the grand opening for the Book Barn in Dayton. Sophomores Clari Stewart, Kristin Fortenberry and Cristina Smith joined forces as part of the Persuasive Communications class to put on a very exciting and considerably successful grand opening. Nick Daughtrey, the owner of the Book Barn, enjoyed working with the group and has appreciated their help.

The Book Barn itself is a used bookstore with one third of the books coming from Daughtrey’s personal library.  He has worked in the field of marketing before when he sold insurance and office equipment.  The reason he decided to open the Book Barn around two months ago is because he loves books and had a large library that he wanted to share with the community.  He says he also thrives off of the intellectual conversation his customers provide.

For many Bryan students, it was their first trip down the Hill, rather than to the conveniently located library, in search for literature.  For sophomore Krista Elston, the grand opening of the Book Barn “provided the perfect excuse and opportunity to come and support her friends.”

However, Bryan students were not the only ones in attendance. Dayton resident Dorothy Fine was also present and said that she “really enjoy[s] shopping at the Book Barn”, and has “spent some time there trading and buying books.” She continued on to say that though the Book Barn does not have the biggest selection yet, but that is simply because they have just opened.  She goes to the library regularly and thinks that this store will add to the Dayton community.

One great attraction to the grand opening was the poetry and prose contest, ultimately won by sophomore Bryan student, Caroline LaPlue.

“I love books and I was excited by the opportunity to use the prize to get more books for my library,” said LaPlue about winning a $10 credit from the contest.

Who doesn’t have fond memories of someone reading out loud to them while they were little?  This is what inspired Stewart as she helped plan the grand opening, orchestrating a wide selection of recitations ranging from Hardy Boys to Shakespeare.

Daughtrey says he was happy to see all the new faces.  It was a good time for all who attended as well as a great chance for the owner’s little girl to eat some of the many cookies provided by the Persuasive Communication team.

Bryan varsity volleyball players celebrate after winning a point in their match against Reinhardt last week / Triangle photo by Maddie K. Doucet

Sebastian Fischer
Sports Reporter

The Bryan College volleyball team (19-17, 13-3 in AAC) remains a force on its home court. The Lions took down conference powerhouse Union College (Barbourville, Kent.) 3-1 (25-18, 15-25, 25-21, 25-17) Saturday night and are now unbeaten for eight consecutive games in Summers Gymnasium. The win ended Bryan’s regular season and solidified second place in the conference standings.

In front of packed stands, the Lions came out of the locker room on fire and dominated the first set against the favored Bulldogs, who came to Dayton with a 13-1 conference record (16-14 overall). But while Union seemed lethargic and uptight, the Lions displayed pure joy at playing. Read full story »

by Lana Douglas
Photo Editor

Movies, friends and fun; what more could you ask for?

Arnold’s Dorm Council hosted the first Movie Madness on Wednesday, April 13, complete with 11 films, free popcorn and candy under a dollar.

Sophomore Liz Olsen and junior Maggie Bailey hosted people on their hall for Movie Madness.// Triangle photo by Lana Douglas

Each hall had its own theme from a “Memory Lane” hall, which showed classic films like “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” and “The Wizard of Oz,” to an “Adventure” themed hall which showcased “Sherlock Holmes” and “National Treasure.”

According to Beth Hale, Arnold resident director, about 90 students participated in their event.

“The responses have been very positive,” said Hale.  “We’ve heard comments such as, ‘I wish this happened every week,’ and ‘I had no idea it was going to be this cool.’”

“I thought it was really well done, and it brought a lot of people into the dorm,” said freshman Thalia Edmons.

According to Hale, this event was created with the intent of becoming an annual event similar to Robinson’s Harvest Bash.

“I would go again,” said Edmons.  “I thought it was a lot of fun.”

by Tim Baldi
Staff Writer

Returning students will no longer have the option of living on Huston 4th and Long 2nd or in any triple rooms next semester.

Because there are so many unoccupied dorm rooms on campus, the admissions department is not expecting a need for triple rooms, according to Long Resident Director Matt Williams. In the past, there has been a lack of space on campus due to large incoming classes and small graduating classes.

There is always a possibility that triple rooms will become necessary, said Williams, but admissions does not anticipate that will be a problem.

Huston 4th and Long 2nd are still reserved in case there is a need for triple rooming, according to Huston Resident Director Karie Harpest.

“Usually freshmen have an easier time adapting to triples,” said Williams, so if the need arises the freshman halls will be tripled first. Read full story »