Club Options

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I got so tired of him piping up for no reason. The villain is only remarkable for his incurable jaundice, and overall the whole story plays out very formulaically. It has very few surprises to offer, and that combined with these other downsides makes it a good family film, but not much else.

All that said, I had a good time revisiting this movie. Just because something isn’t remarkable doesn’t make it bad, and “Mulan” is enjoyable. I just enjoy other Disney movies far more. On the off chance that I actually watch the remake, I’m sure I’ll still find the animated version far more funny, visually interesting, and coherent. But for today, I’m satisfied with the movie I chose to watch.

Drew Hickman is a junior Communication major from Shawnee, Kansas.

New and returning clubs provide exciting options for Union Students

A variety of clubs cater to multiple hobbies and interests this semester

Clubs are a big part of the social life at Union College. I interviewed a few of this year’s clubs to get an idea of what types of events we can be expecting this year.

Business and Computer Science Club (BCS) is one of the most popular, as they often have a lot of events and giveaways, including assisting in hosting Night Under the Lights at the end of the school year. This year their club sign-up booth was a big hit. Danyelle Nesmith, a club officer, said, “We had one table for signing people up and another booth where you could play a dart game to win retro BCS shirts or candy/chips. The main feature was our NitroBurger food truck for members to enjoy. We were full on all three sides almost consistently!” As for events this year, they will organize several food events and are planning an outdoor movie showing among other COVID-19 acceptable events. They are working hard to serve the students and welcome other ideas for events.

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An up and coming club this year is the Anime Club. Johnson Kahungu, one of the club’s three officers, told me a little about the perks of being a member. They meet twice a week to watch and discuss anime, as well as play anime video games. Also included are discounts on Japanese food and an awesome hoodie.

Another new club is the Education Club. Officer Kristin Sydow told me they have quite a variety of events planned. “The Education Club is full of mostly education majors who get together and hang out. We are all about socializing and having some fun treats while we are at it. We have ice cream, Chipotle, pizza feed, Barnes and Noble and hiking events planned for this year.”

I.R.R. Outdoor Club (IRROC) is a well-established club on campus, much like BCS. However, they focus on outdoor activities, which include a float trip and a hike to Indian Caves. They also plan an annual 9/11 memorial event. Last year there was a stair

climb, which has adapted to COVID-19 precautions to be a run instead. Officer Anna Hakes says “Even though it’s named IRROC, all majors are welcome. We have a lot of fun and would love for anyone to join!”

Contact club officers to get more information and learn how to join.

Jade Covel is a senior Religion major from Topeka, Kansas.

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