AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief | October 30, 2024
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Ryan Mackenzie serves the 187th Legislative District (Lehigh County) in the House of Representatives. During his 2023-2024 term, he was appointed...
Susan Wild is the first woman to represent Pennylvania’s 7th Congressional District in the House of Representatives. She was first elected...
Dave McCormick is the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate who is running against Democratic Senator Bob Casey (with whom we were unable...
On July 26, the United Nation's Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, officially recognized the cultural and historic value...
The greyhound has sprinted into the hearts of Moravian University students and alumni for nearly a century. Recently, the community was faced...
Ryan Mackenzie serves the 187th Legislative District (Lehigh County) in the House of Representatives. During his 2023-2024 term, he was appointed to serve as the Republican chair of the House Labor and Industry Committee and the co-chair of the House International Relations Caucus. He is the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district which is comprised of Lehigh, Carbon, Northampton,...
Susan Wild is the first woman to represent Pennylvania’s 7th Congressional District in the House of Representatives. She was first elected in 2018. In her position, Wild prioritizes lowering prescription drug costs, supporting education and labor, expaindg Medicare, and addressing the climate crisis. For an election that will have drastic effects on Gen-Z voters, what do you say to young voters...
Dave McCormick is the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate who is running against Democratic Senator Bob Casey (with whom we were unable to secure an interview as we went to press). McCormick served as CEO of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedgefunds. This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. Last night, you and Senator Casey had a second and final debate....
This year, Moravian University decided to give their incoming freshman students a gift: an Apple Watch. As a first-year student, I obtained mine after standing in a very long line for 30 minutes. When I got the watch, I held it in reverence as I do for all Apple equipment. I did a whole unboxing, figured out how to actually put the thing around the wrist. And then, after about 20 minutes, I placed...
The greyhound has sprinted into the hearts of Moravian University students and alumni for nearly a century. Recently, the community was faced with the passing of one of our beloved greyhounds, Mo. His departure marked the end of an era, but his legacy lives on with Benny and the history of past mascots. OGO I: The First Live Mascot The greyhound was officially adopted as the mascot for Moravian...
On Sept 10, 2024, Moravian lost esteemed mathematics professor Dr. Fred Schultheis. For almost 40 years, Schultheis shared his passion for mathematics with his students, teaching until his last days. Schultheis joined the Moravian faculty in 1985, specializing in algebraic number theory, algebraic geometry, and the history of mathematics. Over the years, he taught most courses in the math department,...
In July, a Moravian employee discovered a mold infestation in Colonial Hall, the University’s primary administrative building on Main Street. According to Mark Reed, vice president for finance & administration, the mold was located in two storage areas on the lower level of the building. No employees formally reported that they felt sick, although some told their supervisors that they were...
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 – and fell in...
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 and is currently applying...
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 recipes. Abdul...
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 a Moravian football...
Have you noticed something on campus? Something – or things – particularly vehicular that have been seen in unconventional spaces on campus? Yes, we are talking about the electric scooter surge. At the beginning...
If there is one thing that pop culture has blessed us with, it’s concerts. What can be better than having an artist you love going on tour and also being in a city near you? From there, you purchase tickets, string together...
Leading up to the election, I have seen a concerning amount of political apathy among my college-age peers. Surprisingly, however, it’s not all from people who are not politically engaged. It’s to be expected that...
Moravian College, Halloween Night 1913 It was Halloween night, 1913, when the campus of Moravian College, now University, experienced the fright of their lives. At 8:45 p.m., Comenius Hall became engulfed in flames. The...
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Edward Scissorhands is a cult classic, starring Johnny Depp as Edward and Winona Ryder as his love interest, Kim. While the film has been widely interpreted for its themes...
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As someone who reads multiple books a month, I can, without a doubt, assure you that Kristen Hannah’s newest novel, The Women, is by far the most beautiful, compelling book...
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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...
Muslim Student Association's discretionary request of $500 for their first Ramadan Iftar was approved in full. If clubs have any questions...