Most people see me as a normal student at Buena Vista University. They're right, for the most part. I go to classes, do my homework, and procrastinate on Facebook just like every other student. The difference is, I have adult Attention Deficit Di...

The Harry Potter series is nothing to be messed with. Who can compete with the wand waving, 'Avada Kedavra' saying, funny, brave, and, to some girls, cute Harry Potter? Well, hate to say it Harry, but you have some competition. Though your world saving...

You may or may not want to admit this, but everyone is affected by the media in some way. We also all care about the way our body looks in some way. According to the Social Issues Research Centre, it has been known that more attractive women have a bet...

New technology is thought to be progressive and in general a good thing. Technology is, and has always been, changing and updating to newer, faster, bigger, and (supposedly) better equipment. However, I see multiple drawbacks to all of this const...

'Wake up Ron, it's time to go! We're going to miss all the sales!' That is how I was woken up at 2:07 last Friday morning. After grumbling for a bit, I finally bundled up and got in the car. We got to the mall at 2:15 and stood until ...

Federal regulations concerning financial aid have created a change to Buena Vista University's (BVU) rules surrounding probation and suspension. All students receiving federal financial aid are to be making satisfactory academic progress. ...

On Nov. 16, 2010 in Ames, IA, Campus Compact partnered with State Farm to award this year's Iowa Community Engagement Awards to deserving volunteers and give recognition to the recipients. ...

As the holidays approach, the city of Storm Lake is organizing events for community members and Buena Vista University (BVU) students to bring some cheer into the winter months. Storm Lake United, an organization designed to promote tourism and local b...

This weekend, Dec. 3-5, Women of Color (WOC) will be having their third Annual Women's Conference. The theme this year will be 'Defining Myself: Who Am I?' which will consist of a number of enhancing workshops and session which will be focusing on diff...

Time Magazine, together with the Pew Research Center, recently conducted a comprehensive new report which unveiled on how Americans today view marriage and what it means for America's future. With this report, The Tack conducted its own research to see...

The New York Times stated that the shopping over Thanksgiving was 6% higher than last year. The average spent per person was $365 over the course of the weekend. Approximately 212 million people were shopping in America either in the stores or online. ...

Every year the Buena Vista University (BVU) Art Department purchases a piece artwork to present to campus as a Christmas gift to be displayed on campus. Students and faculty work together to select a gift they would like for the university's coll...

Imagine a life full of wonder and desperation, trying to figure out where your next meal will come from or where to sleep that night, while also staying warm. Imagine having the bare minimum, if even that; living in the streets of some of the poo...

Team Wellness and Counseling Services have teamed up this week to help promote National Intercollegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. The attempt to raise awareness about the dangers of binge drinking and alcoholism on the Buena Vista University (BVU) campus...

Throughout the years many books have been turned into movies. Books like To Kill a Mockingbird, How to Eat Fried Worms, Bridge to Tarabithia, and Lord of the Flies, have been put on the big screen. How accurate are these movies? In today's media filled...

The first 12 years of education in America is meant to prepare young people to become useful, productive members of society. However, is this really the case? Are students prepared for the more strenuous and time-consuming life of college and the...

Snow is my least favorite form of precipitation. Having to worry about what shoes I can wear which won't be filled with snow, and the dry air wreaking havoc with my lungs makes me a grump. Yes, it's pretty. It can even be fun to play in. and nb...

The Buena Vista University (BVU) men's basketball team was voted to finish second in the 2010-11 Iowa Conference Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches Poll. The Beavers came out offensively strong Monday night in their loss to Gustavus<...

There is more to basketball than shooting, dribbling, and passing. I am not talking about offense, defense, and free throws. The mental aspect of the game is just as important, if not more as the fundamental techniques. Coach Janet Berry, head women's ...

Buena Vista University (BVU) football ended their 2010 season Saturday in a loss against the University of Dubuque 21-14. They finished the season at 3-7 overall and 2-6 IIAC. ...