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Over the January term of 1977, you may have heard tinkering coming from the basement of Zinzendorf Hall, seen some empty whiskey barrels converted...
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In the office of Moravian University’s Provost, Dr. Carol Traupman-Carr, there is a piece of printer paper with a map of the U.S. hung on the...
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The end of this chapter is just the start of another. When I first came to Moravian College, I didn’t know what I wanted to do. Let me be...
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Starting one of these things is typically impossible for me. How can you expect me to encapsulate my college experience in an easily accessible...
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Joel Hendricks: I sat in the Writing Center at the end of last semester just waiting for time to tick by until I could return home for winter...
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Over the January term of 1977, you may have heard tinkering coming from the basement of Zinzendorf Hall, seen some empty whiskey barrels converted into tables, or students cleaning the basement of Zinzendorf Hall, which was in disrepair. This basement, entitled “The Pub,” later came to serve … beer? That’s right! Well, kinda. After its grand opening, The Pub may not have served alcohol on...
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This year, the Moravian Writers' Conference, held from March 21 to March 23, differed from past conferences. With the HUB under renovation, the events of the conference were held in PPHAC, the HILL, and Foy Auditorium. And while the conference, which has now been held annually at Moravian for ten years, typically focuses on a particular theme – last year’s was focused on literature about war...
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On Tuesday, March 26, the Center for Inclusive Excellence (previously known as the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) hosted the R.E.D.I. R.I.S.E. dinner for the campus to reflect on the accomplishments and history of women as an empowering conclusion to Women’s History Month. R.E.D.I. R.I.S.E. is an acronym that stands for Reaching for Empowerment, Diversity, and Inclusion Rejoicing in...
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I attended some workshops for this year’s Moravian Writers' Conference, and by far, my favorite workshop was Professor Liz Gray’s writing workshop on traveling. As someone who will not shut up about their spring break trip to Rome, I knew I had to attend this workshop! She opened the workshop with a T.S. Eliot quote: “We shall not cease from exploration and the end of our exploring will be to...
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Louis Spann ‘26 is a computer science major and economics minor and he recently was elected to Moravian’s Board of Trustees as a Student Trustee. Spann is involved in many activities on campus; he is president and co-founder of Catholics on Campus, balance fund manager for the Armhein Investment Club, and treasurer of the Chess Club. He also interns for Moravian Data Analytics, is part of the inaugural...
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As every Moravian community member knows, construction on the new HUB is underway. Facilities Management, Planning & Construction (FMPC) is coordinating the project and ensuring that the community stays safe throughout its duration. Breaking ground on Feb 12, construction is expected to conclude sometime in the fall semester of the 2025-2026 school year. Steps For Environmental Sustainability: Despite...
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To support the growing number of faculty, staff, and students who drive electric vehicles (EVs) to campus, Moravian University installed three EV charging stations across a pair of locations on its Main Street campus in August of 2023. The stations were made operational the following month. Two of the stations, which together provide four charging ports (two per station), are located near each other...
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In all courses, there’s what you initially sign up to learn as opposed to what you remember in the long run. Reading political theory can be daunting, but the rewards of studying the history of political ideas are both...
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Amal Shokr ‘24 is a senior undergraduate at Moravian University majoring in music composition and minoring in German. She plays piano as well as mallet percussion and enjoys being part of different ensembles at Moravian,...
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What is your club about? Tabletop holds an emphasis on community and entertainment. Our goal at Moravian is to provide an hour or few to unwind and destress from the hustle and bustle of college life through the use...
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On April 3, students were invited to learn the art of table etiquette over a four-course meal served in the Bahnson Center for Moravian’s first-ever Etiquette Dinner. Dressed in their best business casual attire, students...
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2024 is the year of treading old ground. We’ve gotten three spectacular remakes of old beloved games in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Persona 3 Reload, and Dragon’s Dogma 2. X-Men The Animated Series from the 90s is back,...
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The American Justice system needs various means of reform, but to me, one of the most significant issues lies in the bail system, where one’s freedom depends on one's financial situation. In simple terms, accused individuals...
There's no doubt we're living in financially tight times. Inflation is up, unemployment rates are getting worse … and there is still a stigma around adults who live with their parents. Hurling around “You're still living...
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When walking around our campus, you will likely see at least one person from the event-planning umbrella. Whether it’s Catering setting up, decorating, and moderating the food, or an event-tech offering to move a few boxes...
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Hozier has invented a genre of music unable to be described in simple terms, but if I had to try, I would label it as alternative indie pop folk that one would listen to while...
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake and the second game in the remake trilogy that Square Enix is making to completely overhaul the original...
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In recent years, female rap has grown incredibly and exponentially. Yet, when people mention star-studded female rap stars, Tierra Whack is hardly included in the discussion....
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Among fans, it was unknown whether or not the niche fantasy title, Dragon’s Dogma, would ever get a sequel. As DD1 came out only a year after Skyrim, it was hugely overshadowed...
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On March 17, 2024, HBO Max released an eye-opening docuseries, revealing the disturbing truth behind the making of Nickelodeon's most iconic early 2000s TV shows. Quiet...
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Initially, School Spirits was exclusive to the streaming service Paramount+, but the series later found its way to Netflix, one of the leading streaming platforms. I hadn’t...
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For all of my Todd fans out there, you may have already read my initial review on the base game of Final Fantasy XVI and the praise that I had initially given it. As of the...
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Persona 4 Golden is, in many ways, a game that simulates the struggles of finding one’s own identity. I remember the first time I played it and just how impactful it was...
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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...
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Muslim Student Association's discretionary request of $500 for their first Ramadan Iftar was approved in full. If clubs have any questions...