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Hymns Sung Under Candlelight: Exploring Vespers 2024

Logan Palau, Social Media Manager December 5, 2024

Every winter, Bethlehem transforms into the epicenter of winter holidays. Twinkling lights, wreaths with holly, Clydesdale horse-drawn carriage rides, and of course, the Vespers candlelight service. Vespers...

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The Fatimah Files: Not-So-Merry Mental Health Struggles

Fatimah Bouri, Copy Editor December 5, 2024

You are a college student in November/December, in the wintry mix of burnout and tears, wondering how on God’s green, gumptious Earth you will get through finals or, if you’re like me, how you’ll...

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Parting Words: An Exchange Student’s Journey at Moravian

Sofia Savenko, Reporter December 5, 2024

As this edition goes out, I find myself with about one week left at Moravian, and I can’t help but feel a touch nostalgic already. Change used to intimidate me, especially when I first began my International...

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Professor Spotlight: Dr. Richard Anderson

Fatimah Bouri, Reporter December 5, 2024

Richard Anderson is an associate professor of practice in public history at Moravian University. He has a B.A. from Northeastern Illinois University, an M.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,...

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Student Spotlight: Nina Worsley

Catherine Forrester, Copy Editor December 5, 2024

Nina Worsley is a senior at Moravian University pursuing a major in composition with a jazz vocal concentration. She began her journey as a classical piano concentration but later realized jazz suited...

Photo by AJ Minnich. Pictured: left Kris Beutler, right Kathleen McClaughry ‘24.

Staff Spotlight: Kris Beutler

AJ Minnich, Editor in Chief December 5, 2024

What is your job title on campus?  I'm the user experience and assessment librarian [at Reeves Library]. What does your position usually entail? My job is mostly about making Reeves Library a...

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Christmas Sightseeing in Bethlehem

Lyana Cintron, Copy Editor December 5, 2024

It’s that time of year for Bethlehem to prove its name as the Christmas City of America! Learn about all that Bethlehem has to offer over Winter break.  With the Christmas season comes a variety...

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Dating Diaries: The One That Got Away

The One That Let Him Get Away , Reporter December 5, 2024

The current frigid weather is making me reflect on a holiday season when I wasn’t quite as cold. Today, I’m reminiscing about the time when I was bundled up in my Bethlehem apartment with a boy who...

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The Onion: Layers of Politics in the Eyes of Political Theory Students

Self: Self-knowledge and knowing the limits of what you know “I don’t know.” And that’s an important insight. It’s okay. It’s not necessary to know everything or to pretend to know everything....

Photo by Fatimah Bouri. Manga Lane Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Manga Lane: A Welcome Retreat For Anime Fans

Fatimah Bouri and Catherine Forrester November 13, 2024

Bethlehem’s newest anime store, Manga Lane, has opened its doors in the Main Street Commons. This family-owned business, previously located in the Slatington Farmer’s Market as Kassidy’s Manga...

Photo by Fatimah Bouri. Me having a mental health break on a lovely hammock

Welcome to the Fatimah Files, A Mental Health Column!

Fatimah Bouri, Opinion & Entertainment Editor November 13, 2024

Hi, and welcome to the Fatimah Files, The Comenian’s mental health column by yours truly, Fatimah Bouri! If you aren’t familiar with me: I’m an English and History double major, and for a while,...

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Kameenian Korner: Living in Your Partner’s Shadow

Liz Kameen, Managing Editor November 13, 2024

Could you do an article on feeling like you're living in your partner's shadow? Is there any way to talk to your partner about it? - Anonymous Feeling overshadowed by your partner doesn’t get talked...

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