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The Comenian

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The Comenian

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The Comenian

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‘Rocky Horror’: Life of a Shadow-Caster

Liz Kameen, Managing Editor October 31, 2024

If you know anything about me, you likely know I participate in a local shadow cast troupe for The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I went to my first Rocky Horror show at 17 – donned fishnets and Doc Martens...

Photo by Talia Collina. Sizzling Bites owner Abdul Awali, age 19, outside his restaurant.

Sizzling Bites: The Latest Buzz of South Side Bethlehem

Talia Collina, Reporter October 30, 2024

A nineteen-year-old high school graduate opened Sizzling Bites Halal Grill, South Side Bethlehem’s newest restaurant, on May 13. All halal served is made on-site from scratch and is inspired by generations-old...

Dating Diaries: The He-man

October 30, 2024

In August 2023, a particular date with a particular jock confirmed the negative preconceived notions I had about dating male student-athletes in college.  This is the story of when I went out with...

Photo from Liz Kameen.

Kameenian Korner: The Problem with “Soft Launches”

Liz Kameen, Managing Editor October 30, 2024

Welcome back to The Comenian’s relationship column! This might be a controversial take, but I am over soft launches on social media, and this is coming from someone who has been there, done that. We’ve...

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Casey Foley: EMT in the Making

Caillie Fish, Sports Editor October 30, 2024

Moravian University men’s soccer goalkeeper Casey Foley ‘26, became Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certified in the 2024 Spring semester. He earned his certification through Moravian’s program...

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Halloween Date Ideas

Staff October 30, 2024

This Halloween season, make your date one to remember by taking advantage of all the haunted attractions Pennsylvania has to offer. Every year horror fanatics flock to places like Eastern State Penitentiary...

Photo by Lyana Cintron. Lecture given by Egyptian novelist Dr. Al Aswany, taken by me

Middlebury College’s Arabic Immersion Program

Lyana Cintron, Reporter October 30, 2024

Over the summer, I attended Middlebury College’s Arabic Immersion Program in Bennington, Vermont. The program offers intense language learning through full cultural immersion and intensive classes over...

Photo courtesy of Nathan Pynchon.

History Club Spotlight

AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief October 30, 2024

What is your club about? History Club seeks to make history engaging, fun, and alive for both history buffs and newcomers. We organize trivia days, history-themed activities, and educational events....

Photo by Onyxx Montalvo.

Professor Spotlight: Dr. Michael Fraboni

Onyxx Montalvo, Reporter October 30, 2024

Dr. MikeFraboni is a professor of mathematics at Moravian University. He joined the Moravian math department in 2002. His areas of interest include graph theory and combinatorial game theory. Typical first-year...

Photo by Lyana Cintron

Horror Movie Night with the World’s Oldest Drive-In

Lyana Cintron, Reporter October 30, 2024

Did you know that the world’s oldest drive-in is a 20-minute drive from our campus? Learn more about it in Lyana Cintron’s review.  In 1934, Shankweiler’s Drive-In was opened in Orefield, Pennsylvania,...

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Fratelli Pizzaria: A Slice of Delicious

AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief October 25, 2024

For any Moravian student, Fratelli is a cornerstone of their college experience. Located at 1230 N New Street, a block from North campus, this quaint pizzeria is my go-to spot for quick and easy Italian...

(Dr. Sibley on left, handsome young man on right)

Shadowing Hand Surgeon Paul Sibley

Hassan Naveed, Reporter October 25, 2024

On Oct. 3, I got the opportunity to shadow Dr. Paul Sibley and his team at the Tilghman Surgical Center. For him, it was just another Thursday, but for me, I felt like I was in a movie. A movie that I...

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