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Senior art exhibit to open

Bluffton University art majors Amanda Huston of Mount Blanchard, Ohio, and Lauren Faris of Elida, Ohio, will display art they have created at Bluffton during their senior exhibition, from March 11-22 in the Grace Albrecht Gallery in Sauder Visual Arts Center.

The exhibit is free and open to the public, as is a reception for the artists from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, March 17. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 1p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16, and Sunday, March 17.

Bluffton cruises to wins over Illinois and Beloit on opening day

The Bluffton University softball team blew open the doors on its 2013 season with an 8-0 mercy-run victory over Illinois College and a 9-4 win over Beloit College on Sunday, March 3, at the Rebel Spring Games. Bluffton's offense hit .423 for the day and pounded three dingers in the five-inning pasting of the Illinois Lady Blues.

Martyr stories still real, relevant

Martyrs aren’t just a thing from the distant past, Dr. John D. Roth maintains, and more recent stories of martyrdom—like those of long-ago Christians who suffered for their faith—should be told.

The Goshen College history professor related figures and other factors behind his dual assertion on Feb. 26 in the annual C. Henry Smith Peace Lecture at Bluffton University.

Freshman Brooke Ruffer named Second Team All-Heartland Conference

Bluffton University freshman Brooke Ruffer (Stryker) was recently named Second Team All-Heartland Conference for the 2012-13 women’s basketball season.

The HCAC women’s basketball coaches selected six players for the first team and six players for the second team. In addition, Ruffer was one of five ladies selected to the All-Freshman Team.

Will Pope named honorable mention All-HCAC

Junior Will Pope (Somerville/Preble Shawnee) earned honorable mention All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference recognition for his play during the 2012-13 campaign.

It is Pope’s first post-season All-HCAC award after battering opponents on the block all season.

Beavers getting ready to hit the hardcourt in 2013

The Bluffton University men’s tennis team is preparing to take the courts for Hall-of-Fame coach Ron Huber’s final season at the helm.

With six experienced returners who all showed improvement during Bluffton’s first campaign following a two-year hiatus, the Beavers are ready to make their mark on the hardcourt this spring.

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