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College in a Changing America and Dealing With The Current Administration
Fatimah Bouri, Assistant Editor • March 14, 2025

Under the current executive administration, college students across the country have expressed deep concern and apprehension about what the future...

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What’s the HUB-ub of Campus’s Construction Zone?
Lola Offenback, Managing Editor • March 14, 2025

With the foundation laid, the structure of the HUB has slowly been rising before the campuses’ eyes each day. Even when progress appears to...

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As ICE Raids Intensify, Advocates Rally to Protect Immigrants
Johnathan Dowling, Reporter • March 14, 2025

With President Donald Trump’s return to office, several executive orders were put into action, many of which aim to crack down on illegal immigration....

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Dr. McClelland Receives Prestigious NSF Grant for Microplastics Research
Rose Diekmann, Reporter • March 14, 2025

Dr. Sara McClelland is an assistant professor in Moravian's Biology department, a respected teacher and colleague, and the recipient of a prestigious,...

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Federal Freeze: How a Loss of Funding Could Impact Moravian
Mohammad Namous, Opinion Editor • March 14, 2025

On Jan. 28, 2025, DOGE chairman Elon Musk, under the oversight of President Trump, sent “special government employees” to the headquarters...

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Federal Freeze: How a Loss of Funding Could Impact Moravian
Mohammad Namous, Opinion Editor • March 14, 2025

On Jan. 28, 2025, DOGE chairman Elon Musk, under the oversight of President Trump, sent “special government employees” to the headquarters of the Department of Education to “cut public debt.” However, instead of sending out financial auditors, forensic accountants, or public finance specialists to cut spending, Musk dispatched software engineers, sparking debates in Congress over whether or...

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What’s the HUB-ub of Campus’s Construction Zone?
Lola Offenback, Managing Editor • March 14, 2025

With the foundation laid, the structure of the HUB has slowly been rising before the campuses’ eyes each day. Even when progress appears to be slow, it is evident that crews are hard at work as the sounds of construction echo across campus.  The building is set to fully open to students after Fall Break on Oct. 7, 2025. Before this, there are two milestones that the construction must reach, said...

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As ICE Raids Intensify, Advocates Rally to Protect Immigrants
Johnathan Dowling, Reporter • March 14, 2025

With President Donald Trump’s return to office, several executive orders were put into action, many of which aim to crack down on illegal immigration. Over the past months, a myriad of raids were enacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers (ICE) nationwide. Operations began in Chicago, just a few days after Trump reentered office. There have even been sightings of ICE officials in...

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President Grigsby Goes to Washington
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • March 14, 2025

On Feb. 4, Moravian’s president, Bryon Grigsby, met with PA congressional representatives, including Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick and PA 7th District Representative Ryan Mackenzie, to discuss the role of higher education in a changing world. The Comenian reached out to Grigsby to get his perspective on the importance of these discussions and how higher education can move forward amidst...

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PA Grant Reinvigorates Gender Equity Club and Educates Students on Sexual Assault Prevention
Logan Palau, Assistant Editor • March 14, 2025

Moravian University recently received $40,000 from the national non-profit It’sOnUs PA to educate students, faculty, and staff on how to prevent sexual assault among college students. It’sOnUs focuses on raising awareness of sexual assault prevention on college campuses. The nonprofit was formed in Sept. 2014 as a part of the Obama-Biden administrative acts to prevent sexual assault. Two years...

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Service Sororities: What’s the Difference?
Devon Deprospo, Reporter • March 14, 2025

When most people think of sororities, they think of a social sorority – a place for girls to make friends and host events. But there is another type of sorority: a service sorority.  While social sororities also do volunteer work, they don’t focus on it the same way a service sorority might. Social sororities focus on making social connections through community service while service sororities...

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Dr. McClelland Receives Prestigious NSF Grant for Microplastics Research
Rose Diekmann, Reporter • March 14, 2025

Dr. Sara McClelland is an assistant professor in Moravian's Biology department, a respected teacher and colleague, and the recipient of a prestigious, half-million-dollar grant from the National Science Foundation.  Yet none of that would have happened if her parents – a stay-at-home mom and a coal miner dad in southwestern Pennsylvania  – hadn't valued education and pushed a young McClelland...

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Polish Up on This Season’s Latest Nail Trends
Lydia Devlin, Reporter • March 14, 2025

Finally, the sun is coming out! When I want spring to come sooner, the first thing I do is change my nails … It is as if I am speaking the transition from winter to spring into existence. Another way you can reintroduce...

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Professor Spotlight: Dr. Wetzel
Catherine Forrester, Entertainment Editor • March 14, 2025

Dr. Neil Wetzel is Professor of Music, Chair of the Music Department, and Director of Jazz Studies at Moravian University. He is the director of Big Bands at the Karel Velebny Summer Jazz Workshop in the Czech Republic. He...

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Student Spotlight: Aspen Bradley
Fatimah Bouri, Assistant Editor • March 14, 2025

Aspen Bradley ‘28 is a first-year majoring in counseling psychology and minoring in women’s gender and sexuality studies (WGSS). They wish to pursue graduate studies in social work and are passionate about understanding...

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Staff Spotlight: Kelly Carlotz
Logan Palau, Assistant Editor • March 14, 2025

What is your job title on campus? My official title is Mailroom Supervisor. What does your position usually entail? What department do you work in?  The mailroom is a part of the Business Office. The day-to-day...

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Do the Fitness Center’s Hours Meet Student Needs?
Janbey Orul, Reporter • March 14, 2025

At Moravian University, fitness is essential to student life, especially with a free Fitness Center equipped with various types of cardio and strength training equipment. However, there are several issues with the current...

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Are We Consuming Media or Is Media Consuming Us?: Media Overconsumption
Catherine Forrester, Entertainment Editor • March 14, 2025

Social media is everywhere, and like many, I can’t seem to escape it. It’s in our hands, pulling us in with every notification. At first, it was fun and a way to stay connected, share moments, and be part of a larger...

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Rant of the Week: South Campus Resource Drought
Catherine Forrester, Entertainment Editor • March 14, 2025

We all love Moravian and its two charming campuses! However, it feels like one campus doesn't get as much attention as the other, especially for those of us living on South Campus. If you're living here, you might have noticed...

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The Importance of Rest
Jai Fentress, Reporter • March 14, 2025

“I never sleep, ‘cause sleep is the cousin of death.” These words, famously rapped by Grammy Award-winning artist Nas in his 1994 hit song NY State of Mind, have been on repeat in my head these last couple of weeks....

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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Review: A Star-Mangled Movie
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • March 14, 2025

At the end of Avengers: Endgame, Steve Rodgers famously handed the mantle of Captain America to his friend and fellow Avenger, Sam Wilson. Six years later, we finally get...

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‘Daredevil Born Again’ Premiere Review: Justice Never Stops
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • March 14, 2025

If you know me, you know that Daredevil is my favorite Marvel character. I am a FIEND for Daredevil; I own an obscene amount of his comics, have watched the Netflix show more...

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The Gabby Petito Case Acts as Reminder to Young Girls
Lola Offenback, Managing Editor • March 14, 2025

I remember being on the edge of my seat every time I turned on the news in 2021, waiting to hear if there were any updates on the Gabby Petito case.  As a young girl wanting...

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A Hunter’s Life for Me! : ‘Hunter x Hunter’ Anime Review
Fatimah Bouri, Assistant Editor • March 14, 2025

If there is one anime series that endlessly sparks the thrillseeker in me, it’s Hunter x Hunter! Even from its theme song, Departure, anyone can tell that this series is...

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How to Make the Perfect Playlist
Rose Diekmann, Reporter • March 14, 2025

We have all been there – needing the perfect playlist that hits just right. Whether we are in the car with friends and get handed the aux cord, getting ready for a party,...

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‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ Premiere Review
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • February 14, 2025

I’ll be honest: I was not excited for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Its opening pitch as a prequel/alteration to Spider-Man’s introduction to the Marvel Cinematic...

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‘Heart Eyes’ Review: What’s Love Got To Do With It?’
Johnathan Dowling, Reporter • February 14, 2025

Ah, Valentine’s Day. Candies lining the shelves, little love notes and gifts passed between partners, grand gestures of affection, yadda yadda. I’ll be frank: with...

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‘Crip Camp’ Review: A Beautiful, Distinctly Human Documentary
Anna Hirsch, Reporter • February 14, 2025

I love a good documentary. They are such a useful and entertaining way to learn about unique people and events, ranging from true crime stories everyone’s heard of to niche...

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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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