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Moravian Celebrates Ninth Annual Heritage Day
Sofia Savenko and Mohammad Namous October 2, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, Moravian's ninth annual heritage day broke Lehigh Valley records as one of the most extensive volunteer efforts...

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Vice President Nominee Tim Walz Visits Lehigh Valley
Lola Offenback and AJ Minnich October 2, 2024

On Saturday, September 21, the Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, held a rally at Freedom High School in...

Moravian’s Hands-On Political Party Learning Experience… in Minecraft (?)
Moravian’s Hands-On Political Party Learning Experience… in Minecraft (?)
AJ Minnich, Editor in Chief • October 2, 2024

As students reluctantly woke up at 8 a.m. on the first day of the spring semester, the first thing that many of us did was open our phones to...

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The Thrifty Hound: Moravian's New Student Thrift Store
Logan Palau, Social Media Manager • October 2, 2024

Moravian’s United Student Government (USG) officially launched The Thrifty Hound, a new student-run thrift store. The pop-up event took place...

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Apple Watches For Student Wellness
Liz Kameen, Managing Editor • October 2, 2024

This year, all first-year, full-time undergraduates received an Apple Watch as a part of their technology bundle, which previously included only...

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Moravian Celebrates Ninth Annual Heritage Day
Sofia Savenko and Mohammad Namous October 2, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, Moravian's ninth annual heritage day broke Lehigh Valley records as one of the most extensive volunteer efforts in the county's history. It boasted 1,100 student participants and, through partnerships with the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley and the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, added another 1,300 volunteers, accounting for total of 2,400 volunteers...

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Editor’s Letter: Don’t Go Sleeping With The Past
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • October 2, 2024

Dear Readers, “Rome wasn’t built in a day, but the HUB was.” -- Lola Before I get into anything, can someone make sure Billy Joe Armstrong is awake? He’s been sleeping for, like, the entirety of September and I’m starting to get concerned. Jokes about Green Day aside, summer has come and passed, and fall has officially begun! Autumn has always been my favorite season for three big...

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Celtic Classic Festival Photo Gallery
Lola Offenback, Assistant Editor • October 2, 2024

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Katie Couric Talks Media Challenges at Lehigh University
Lola Offenback, Assistant Editor • October 2, 2024

On Sept. 17, Katie Couric, journalist and founder of Katie Couric Media, spoke at Lehigh University as a part of the school’s Compelling Perspectives program.  This is the second year of the program, and Lehigh’s goal is to provide a platform for respectful discourse and the sharing of diverse opinions about topics impacting today’s society. This year’s theme, “media’s role in contemporary...

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Vice President Nominee Tim Walz Visits Lehigh Valley
Lola Offenback and AJ Minnich October 2, 2024

On Saturday, September 21, the Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, held a rally at Freedom High School in Bethlehem, PA, his first time in the Lehigh Valley since being announced as the nominee. Vice President Kamala Harris picked Walz to be her vice presidential running mate in August 2024, mere weeks after President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential...

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The Thrifty Hound: Moravian's New Student Thrift Store
Logan Palau, Social Media Manager • October 2, 2024

Moravian’s United Student Government (USG) officially launched The Thrifty Hound, a new student-run thrift store. The pop-up event took place on Friday, Sept. 6, on the 1742 Splotch, where for the first time students had the opportunity to purchase second-hand clothing and jewelry at an affordable price right on campus.  The Thrifty Hound was created by Caillie Fish, ‘25, a communications and...

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Apple Watches For Student Wellness
Liz Kameen, Managing Editor • October 2, 2024

This year, all first-year, full-time undergraduates received an Apple Watch as a part of their technology bundle, which previously included only a Macbook, iPad, and Apple Pencil. The addition of the watches is part of a new University initiative called Wellness at Moravian.  The program takes a holistic approach to students’ physical, mental, and emotional health. According to Scott Dams, vice...

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Lexi Jordan: Director, Editor, and Best Actress
Liz Kameen, Managing Editor • October 2, 2024

Lexi Jordan is a sophomore math major whose passions extend far beyond her STEM academics. On August 12, the short film that she wrote, directed, acted in, and edited, called good grief!, won the recognition of Best Actress...

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My Summer Internship in Athletic Communications: The Value of Taking Smaller Steps
Ashley Rodrigues, Reporter • October 2, 2024

The hardest part about college is figuring out what you want to do after college.  Fortunately, I discovered back in high school the perfect career for me: sports reporting. Never once since then have I changed my mind.  Of...

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Dr. Lasso-von Lang’s Book Spotlights Central American Author, Gloria Guardia
Fatimah Bouri, Opinion & Entertainment Editor • October 2, 2024

In the wake of recognizing Latin literature, Dr. Nilsa Lasso-von Lang’s book, Gloria Guardia (Panama): Critical Approaches vol. 3. Series Essential Writers of Central America, brings to life the versatility and social awareness...

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Kameenian Korner: Finding Room to Breathe in Relationships
Liz Kameen, Managing Editor • October 2, 2024

Dear Liz: Do you think you can write a piece on having space in a relationship and how to go about it? Thanks :) I know a little bit about the importance of balancing a relationship with other commitments; I was with my...

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Diversity Turned Derogatory: How ‘DEI’ Has Become An Unusual Controversy
Fatimah Bouri, Opinion & Entertainment Editor • October 2, 2024

If you’ve been paying attention to American politics recently, you’ll know of the infamous “war” on wokeness. Yes, America’s biggest problem is currently how woke warriors have infiltrated the consciousness of the...

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Dating Diaries: The Other Woman
October 2, 2024

Have you ever been the other woman but had absolutely no idea? Here is a tale that is not as devastating as a physical cheating scandal, but discouraging enough to make you question who you’re going out with at all times.  It...

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A Tip-Off on Tipping Culture
Catherine Forrester, Reporter • October 2, 2024

Recently, as I stood in line waiting for my ice cream, a puzzling thought crossed my mind—why is tipping so profoundly embedded in American culture? Have you felt that leaving a tip may feel like an obligation, leaving...

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The Problem With AI Writing Tools, Some Advice for College Writers
Caleb Gunkle, Reporter • October 2, 2024

I have a question for you. Have you ever used ChatGPT to edit one of your writing assignments? Better yet, have you used it to write something for you outright? You can plead the fifth here, I won’t judge you. Well,...

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The Problem With Batman
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • October 2, 2024

If there is one complaint that nearly every superhero comic book fan has, it’s that stories never have any lasting weight. It feels like every time a character or team gets...

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Song Covers That Are Just As Good As The Originals
Fatimah Bouri, Copy Editor • October 2, 2024

Song covers: some people love them, and others believe them to be blasphemous to some of the most iconic, multigenerational bangers. I think song covers are a polarizing art...

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Review: Logans and Roses
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • October 2, 2024

Huh … so this is what it’s like to be text in a two-dimensional space, nice and tight in all the right spots. Well, audience, better relax those cheeks and smooth criminals...

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‘Inside Out 2 Review’: The Essence of Teenage Turmoil
Catherine Forrester, Reporter • September 17, 2024

This summer wasn’t great, but watching Inside Out 2 with my best friend, Fatimah, was a highlight. Adjusting to the constant grind of work and being away from my close friends...

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‘It Ends With Us’ Review: Leaving the Theatre Blindsided
Talia Collina, Reporter • September 17, 2024

If you are a female anywhere from the age of eighteen to thirty, you have likely witnessed the recent deterioration of actress Blake Lively’s reputation on various social...

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‘Batman Caped Crusader’ Review: In the Shadow of the Bat
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • September 17, 2024

When Batman Caped Crusader was originally announced, I was instantly hyped because it was being produced by Matt Reeves (The Batman, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) and it...

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‘X-Men ‘97’ Review: X-ceptional
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • August 30, 2024

X-Men ‘97 has ruined Marvel for me. That’s right, I said it. This show has completely ruined how I think of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not because it’s bad or anything,...

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Rapid Fire Album Reviews
Fatimah Bouri, Copy Editor • August 30, 2024

BRAT by Charli XCX  Photo from genius.com  Undoubtedly, Charli XCX owned the summer with BRAT, a dance-rave collage of party girl magic, club classics, and sentimental...

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5 Steps to a Winning Resume
April 26, 2024

A good resume is crucial, because it's the document that helps carry us into the next phase of our lives: the working world. But creating a good...

USG Updates 3/22
USG Updates 3/22
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • March 22, 2024

Muslim Student Association's discretionary request of $500 for their first Ramadan Iftar was approved in full. If clubs have any questions...

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