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February 2, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska

91�����’s annual literary publication, Prairie Ink, has begun accepting entries for its 12th edition.��

Editor Scott McDonald said the aim of the publication is to provide a venue for local authors to showcase their creative writing talents.

The editors are looking for the following types of original work to be considered for publication: fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, drama, and graphic short stories. They will be accepting submissions until April 1, 2021.

January 27, 2021
Story by Brandon Steinert

January 26, 2021
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

This is part one of a six-part series on the importance of academic integrity at Barton. The college will feature six student stories throughout the spring semester that help showcase the six virtues of academic integrity. ��These virtues include trust, responsibility, honesty, courage, fairness, and respect.

January 26, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska

The 91����� Theatre Department will hold another round of auditions by appointment only for its spring production of “Words and What We Do with Them,” a collection of six plays by David Ives. Virtual auditions will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom and in-person auditions from 4-9 p.m., on Friday January 29 and Saturday January 30 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.

January 25, 2021
Offices are closed today, January 25, 2021, due to weather.

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Great Bend Tribune
Published January 24, 2021

January 22, 2021
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

91����� will help area high school seniors plan for their futures at various “Senior Days events with attendance capped at 45 students per session. Social distancing guidelines will be strictly followed and masks will be required. Each day will run from 9:30 a.m. until noon with an optional tour following lunch from 12:30 to 1 p.m.

The schedule is as follows:

January 22, 2021
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

January 21, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photos submitted

Barton students Kadin Stinson of Emporia and BrayLynn Anshutz of St. John, both members of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, have been selected for the PTK All-Kansas Academic Team.

PTK is the international honor society for two-year colleges and symbolizes excellence in higher education.�� Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are invited to join PTK. The PTK group at Barton spends significant time sponsoring local events as well as volunteering to support others’ events.

January 19, 2021
Story by Brandon Steinert
Photo Submitted

Dr. Eric Foley will bring a wealth of experience in music education and a devotion to his craft to the Director of Choral Activities position at 91�����. He will teach vocal students, conduct choirs and ensembles and help direct musicals, among other responsibilities. He will work at the college as an adjunct faculty member through the spring semester and will begin full time in the fall.