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The Comenian

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The Comenian

The student news site of Moravian University

The Comenian

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Ana’s Answers: What if My Partner Has Different Beliefs?

Ana Faisetty, Reporter November 3, 2022

Question: What should I do if my partner and I have different political views? Now this can be a tricky subject because, in this day and age, everyone and their mothers have a strong opinion when it...

A Sense of Place: Reading the Moravian Book Shop

A Sense of Place: “Reading” the Moravian Book Shop

Connor Griffon, Guest Reporter November 3, 2022

The South Campus of Moravian is a hidden gem within the City of Bethlehem and unique from the north campus.  To better appreciate that fact, I decided to take up residence outside of the Moravian Book...

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Fingerpickin’ Good: Easton Guitarist Serenades the Lehigh Valley

Giavanna Murgia, Guest Reporter October 27, 2022

For a musician, there’s nothing better than hearing loud clapping after you hit the last note of your song. Unless, of course, it’s thunder clapping and the nearing thunderstorm forces you to cut your...

The Commuter Corner: Local Halloween Festivities!

The Commuter Corner: Local Halloween Festivities!

Lola Offenback, Reporter October 27, 2022

Happy Halloween, Hounds! Are you still deciding what to do this Halloween or the rest of the fall season? Let’s talk about some great local activities happening!  Gilbert, PA is hosting “The Electrifying...

How To Have Fun Without Drinking on Halloween

How To Have Fun Without Drinking on Halloween

Ana Faisetty, Reporter October 27, 2022

As the leaves start to fall and you feel that slight chill in the air you know, autumn has begun. With this change comes one of the most iconic nights of the season, Halloween. For those who don't celebrate,...

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Dating advice inspired by political theories

From the Spring 2022 POSC 120 class with Dr. Khristina Haddad Don’t date Socrates! He didn’t wash, wear shoes, or have an income worth mentioning. He spent his time in the marketplace, not with...

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Meanwhile, in Ireland: The Tailteann Games

Sabrina Moody, Reporter October 13, 2022

You’ve probably heard of the great sporting event the Olympics, but despite the notoriety and long history of the event, there is a precursor, found of course, in Ireland. The Tailteann Games, Áenach...

The Commuter Corner: Organizing Your Time

The Commuter Corner: Organizing Your Time

Lola Offenback, Reporter/Columnist October 13, 2022

I am sure all of us who travel to campus via car have been stuck in traffic at one time or another. Personally, my 20-minute commute has turned into a 40-minute drive home. I know Moravian students who...

Recontextualizing Religion: A Biblical Case for Inclusion

Recontextualizing Religion: A Biblical Case for Inclusion

Fatimah Bouri, Reporter/Copy editor October 13, 2022

Trigger Warning: Mention of Rape On a forum held by The Office for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality (DEI) and The Office for Spirituality and Inclusion, Rev. Laura Oesterle, assistant chaplain, initiated...

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Meanwhile, in Ireland: The Personification of Ireland

Sabrina Moody, Reporter September 29, 2022

ATTENTION: This article contains spoilers for the play Cathleen Ni Houlihan by W.B. Yeats and Lady Augusta Gregory. Be advised that if you do not want spoilers for this play, please feel free to skip this...

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The Commuter Corner: The Commuter Student Association

Lola Offenback, Reporter September 29, 2022

Welcome back to the Commuter Corner! This week, we address gas prices and summarize last week's Commuter Student Association meeting.  On 22 September, The Commuter Student Association had their first...

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The Class that Made a Difference: Fiction Writing (Dr. Joyce Hinnefeld)

Alicia Pisano, Alumna September 29, 2022

Alicia Pisano, graduated from Moravian College in 2018, majoring in English. Alicia lives in Sewell, New Jersey, and works as a medical editor at Red Nucleus.  One of the most important courses I took...

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