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Columbarium construction well underway
Students often joke that they never want to leave college. Construction of a columbarium, underway on campus might provide the opportunity for former students, faculty and staff to fulfill those wishes.
The columbarium, being built on the hillside below the Library, offers a memorial wall with niches in which to inter the ashes of those who have opted for cremation. Use of the columbarium will generally be reserved for alumni, full-time degree-seeking students, faculty and staff, trustees, and retirees.
“The Muskingum campus is a place that many alumni call ‘home,’” explained Carson Walburn, vice president for institutional advancement at Muskingum. “The Muskingum University Columbarium provides a final resting place for those alumni.”
The word “columbarium” comes from the Latin word, “columbary,” the dwelling place of a dove, which Christians believe is the symbol of the Holy Spirit.
The structure is being built of sandstone, granite, and brick and features a wall, about five feet high, composed of individual niches that can accommodate up to two urns. Each niche will be engraved with the individuals’ names. The area around the columbarium will offer space for reflection and meditation.
In addition to Muskingum, a handful of universities and colleges have followed the practice of churches in offering columbaria. The University of Richmond, University of Virginia, The Citadel, Notre Dame University, Hendrix College, Centre College, and Chapman University have built columbaria.
A niche at Muskingum can be purchased at any time. The current purchase price of a full niche is $4,000 and a partial niche is $2,000. Muskingum University owns the property and assumes the responsibility of perpetual care for the columbarium. For more information, contact Muskingum’s Office of Institutional Advancement at 740-826-8130.
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The race for NBA MVP
Audra Wayco
Every NBA season, one guy stands out as the NBA’s most valuable player. Last season, Kobe Bryant got the award as he helped lead the Lakers to the finals, with the second best record in all of basketball, only to come up shortagainst Boston. This season is a little different. There are dominating teams in both the Eastern and Western Conference.
The race for MVP continues to tighten. In the East, the Celtics and Cavs are in a close race for the best record in the conference. Even after the Celtics won a championship, the Big Three are still out
there trying to prove they can win another one. The Cavs have been a surprise this season. LeBron James continues to put up high numbers, and is pushing hard toward trying to win a championship for Cleveland.
The race for MVP in my opinion comes down to three players, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Dwayne Wade; three of the most dominate players in all of the NBA. Some people have argued Bryant leads the race. Considering his team, as of this day, has the best record. Those who argue for Bryant also give him credit since the Lakers have swept both the Cavs and the Celtics in their regular season meetings. While other people argue, this is the year James should win the MVP title.
I’ve heard arguments that Wade deserves the award. He is
helping to lead the Heat to the playoffs, with basically very little help from the rest of his team. When defining the words “Most Valuable Player,” one would think that would be the player that means the most to a team, that without him they would falter. That definition isn’t necessarily true. Having one of the top records is a big factor in deciding which player gets the award. Though
Wade, probably does deserve the award, he, like James last
season, will most likely get snubbed because of his teams
record.
While the Lakers and Cavaliers continue to battle for the best record, you can bet James or Kobe will be in the top vote, when sportswriters and broadcasters decide who is the 2008-2009 MVP. I might be wrong, but the one thing I do know is that neither one of these players mind if they get the award or not, they’re determined to get to the NBA Finals. What a game that would be.