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Tallying Up: Total Cost of HUB Renovation Comes to $66 Million
Lauren Stocker , Guest Reporter • December 6, 2023

Moravian University’s Haupert Union Building (HUB) is getting a major facelift come January 2024. Heralded as “a student union...

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History of the Moravian Vespers Candlelight Service
Liz Kameen , Managing Editor • December 6, 2023

On cold December weekends in Bethlehem, you may notice a crowd waiting in line to enter the Central Moravian Church, the sound of brass...

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The Comenian’s Gift Guide to Save You Some Holiday Hassle
Staff December 6, 2023

When in doubt, just go to Five Below! It’s literally a haven for those on a budget but still want to get something worthwhile for loved...

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Arena Theatre Demolition Angers Theatre Alums
Liz Kameen , Managing Editor • December 6, 2023

The renovation of the Haupert Union Building boasts many improvements in aesthetics and functionality. But there is one glaring feature...

Meet Your USG Representatives!
Meet Your USG Representatives!
USG December 6, 2023

Kayla Biege ‘25 - President Kayla (she / her) is a nursing major. She is USG's current Vice President of Club Outreach and has been involved...

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Tallying Up: Total Cost of HUB Renovation Comes to $66 Million
Lauren Stocker , Guest Reporter • December 6, 2023

Moravian University’s Haupert Union Building (HUB) is getting a major facelift come January 2024. Heralded as “a student union for the future,” the new and improved space, boasting a multitude of new accommodations designed to enhance both the aesthetics of the campus and functionality of the student union building, is slated to reopen in time for the start of the Fall 2025 semester....

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One Grain at a Time: How Red Sand is Saving Lives
Logan Palau, Social Media Manager • December 6, 2023

While walking through campus one day, many students may have noticed a group of students pouring packets of red sand onto the sidewalk. This was an event being run by the Gender Equity Club. The co-advisors for the Gender Equity Club are Professor of Psychology, Dr. Stacy Zaremba, and Public Services Library Assistant, Kris Beutler. For the last fifteen years, The American Association of...

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Maximizing Productivity: Time Management Strategies for Finals
Lola Offenback, Assistant Editor • December 6, 2023

On Monday, Nov. 13, the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society hosted a productivity workshop led by Dr. Robert Brill, associate professor of psychology, who specializes in industrial and organizational psychology. The workshop’s goal was to provide students with time management strategies that can be implemented as finals season approaches. Brill began by discussing the symptoms of burnout, which...

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Meanwhile in Ireland: Fionn Mac Cool and the Salmon of Knowledge
Sabrina Moody, Reporter • December 6, 2023

I wish to share with you an old story. By gaining knowledge, we are indeed capable of great things. It is said that the first thing that came into existence was the great hazel tree; its grand branches held within them all the knowledge of the universe. The tree flourished over the top of the well of wisdom, Tobar Segais (Tob+er Say+Geese). Within this well, there lived a speckled salmon...

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History of the Moravian Vespers Candlelight Service
Liz Kameen , Managing Editor • December 6, 2023

On cold December weekends in Bethlehem, you may notice a crowd waiting in line to enter the Central Moravian Church, the sound of brass instrumentals escaping from the upper bell tower.  The Moravian Vesper Service began as a small gathering of students, faculty, and staff in Peter Hall on or around Christmas Eve in 1895. This service was hosted and only attended by students of Moravian...

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The Comenian’s Gift Guide to Save You Some Holiday Hassle
Staff December 6, 2023

When in doubt, just go to Five Below! It’s literally a haven for those on a budget but still want to get something worthwhile for loved ones. Not only do they have the most practical Christmas gifts but they also have a wide range of pop culture merchandise, from trendy TV shows to anime. If none of those appeal to you, they also have an awesome array of exotic snacks and candies to choose...

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Arena Theatre Demolition Angers Theatre Alums
Liz Kameen , Managing Editor • December 6, 2023

The renovation of the Haupert Union Building boasts many improvements in aesthetics and functionality. But there is one glaring feature of the building that will be missing: the Arena Theatre, which was built in 1981. When Moravian President Bryon Grigsby first arrived as president at Moravian, the University looked to expand the theatre, which later included one unrealized plan to purchase...

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Rightful Reclamation: Bridging the Gap Conference 2023
Fatimah Bouri, Opinion Editor • December 6, 2023

In academia, cultural diversity encompasses a spectrum of experiences, non-mainstream narratives, and abstract agendas. From critical race theory to feminist politics, academic inclusivity is slowly being given the...

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Club Spotlight: Anime Club
Fatimah Bouri, Opinion Editor • December 6, 2023

What is your club about? Our club is about bringing together avid anime fans and more casual fans. At meetings, we vote on an anime to watch, have discussions, and create a fun space to talk about our favorite...

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Athlete Spotlight: Catie Lovett
Caillie Fish , Reporter • December 6, 2023

Catie Lovett is a busy student. Her schedule as a junior, nursing major, and an employee on campus in the Registrar’s office, is jammed packed. Outside of school, she loves traveling. When she is home between sports...

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Senior Reflection: Sabrina Moody
Sabrina Moody, Reporter • December 6, 2023

My name is Sabrina Moody, I am graduating this December, 2023, and I am a major in History. My time here at Moravian University has not been as long as most, nor has it been in any way “normal.” I came here...

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The Holidays are a Commercialized Nightmare
Joel Hendricks , Entertainment Editor • December 6, 2023

Let’s be honest: the holiday season has, for the longest time, been about commercialized consumerism. Ignoring the fact that some companies begin the festivities nearly two months in advance, the holiday season...

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Rant of the Week: The Infamous Student Hold
Liz Kameen , Managing Editor • December 6, 2023

If you are a Moravian student, I’d be willing to put money on the fact that you have had a Student Hold. You know them, you love them, and they make your life an absolute hell. A perennial source of frustration...

Staff Editorial: The Nuances of the Israel/Palestine War
Staff December 6, 2023

The Israel-Palestine crisis did not start on October 7, 2023. This is a crisis over 75 years in the making. From the Balfour Declaration to the two-state “solution” and the Abraham Accords, there is considerable...

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Is The US a Republic or Democracy?
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • December 6, 2023

So often today, you will hear people on both sides of the political aisle argue about whether we are a democracy or a republic. At first glance, this may seem like a silly semantic argument that ultimately has little...

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‘Fourth Wing’ Review
Lola Offenback, Assistant Editor • December 6, 2023

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros was one of those books I just couldn’t put down, and I know many others felt the same way. I originally saw the book on TikTok, where the hype...

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‘Final Fantasy XVI’ Review
Todd Reedy, Reporter • December 6, 2023

Final Fantasy XVI, released on June 22nd, 2023, defies all expectations of what I could have expected from the game since it was revealed only a few short years ago. As a...

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Cringe Christmas: (Hilariously) Bad Christmas Movies
Fatimah Bouri, Opinion Editor • December 6, 2023

As much as I love to revel in yuletide corniness and heartfelt hokiness when it comes to films, I am not immune to complete Christmas cringe. It’s so easy for a Christmas...

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Christmas Tunes From Your Parents’ Archives
Talia Collina, Reporter • December 6, 2023

Christmas time can be a season of celebrating with loved ones, reflecting on tragic breakups, or longing for companionship for those of us who have not yet found a special...

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‘Game of Thrones’ Review
Joel Hendricks, Entertainment Editor • December 6, 2023

This past summer, I eagerly anticipated the release of Final Fantasy XVI. When a demo was released a few weeks prior to the game’s release, I couldn’t help but play it...

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One Beautiful Song: ‘Snowflakes’
Joel Hendricks, Entertainment Editor • December 6, 2023

The cool air brings with it a plethora of music relating to the holidays and winter season. In the realm of video games, many that feature snow and ice environments contain...

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'The Witcher 3' Review
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • December 6, 2023

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a game I approached with much skepticism for the dumbest reason ever. Before its release in 2015, I was cautiously excited but ended up not buying...

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‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ Review
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • November 10, 2023

As a kid, I was utterly entranced by the power fantasy offered by the original Assassin’s Creed games. There was just something so unique and special about playing as a...

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Professor Spotlight: Samuel C. Rhodes
October 13, 2022

Dr. Samuel Rhodes is an assistant professor of political science. He earned his B.A. at Shippensburg University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Washington...

USG Roundup
USG Roundup
Liz Kameen, Managing Editor • September 15, 2023

The HUB Renovation has been pushed to Jan 1, 2024. Students will not have access to the HUB besides the B&G cafe and The Star Dining...

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