In 1892, Moravian College had outgrown what we now know as South Campus. In response, architect Albert Leh built Comenius Hall on Main Street, named after John Amos Comenius. Comenius Hall is built with sturdy limestone and bluestone. This building contained the entire college, dormitories, classrooms, offices, and a cafeteria and gymnasium. Comenius Hall was the home and school of men studying...
This year’s Moravian Writer’s Conference, titled Voices of War, featured the topics of war literature and veterans’ experiences in the literary world. Many of the workshops and keynote discussions were from former veterans helping to process war for the general public and pointing out the ways in which war balkanizes populations. Dr. Liz Gray, visiting assistant creative writing professor...
On a quiet morning last fall, I sat on a bench on Main Street, acutely aware of the wind howling and blowing the leaves in the trees, as well as the nature around me. A fuzzy-tailed squirrel scurried along the sidewalk in an attempt to find refuge in the nearby trees, dropping an acorn (or some other nut) along its way. In addition to the squirrel, birds were cawing and chirping as they were...
Saint Patrick’s Day, a day of global recognition and celebration of Irish people, has come and gone, but often the festivities continue long after. Did you know these things about Saint Patrick, Saint Patrick’s Day, and Ireland as a whole? IRISH LANGUAGE 101: Saint Patrick in Irish is Naomh Padraig (pronounced Neev Paw+Drig). To wish someone a happy Saint Patrick’s Day, you would say “Lá...
Moravian students have probably noticed the lack of Kiwibots rolling around campus in the wake of the new semester. The departure of the food delivery bots stems from an assortment of variables, such as a lack of advertisements, preparation, and student engagement, combined with a small campus. The Comenian sat down with the executive vice president for University Life and Student Life and dean...
What is your club about? The Public Health Club provides students with opportunities to engage in health promotion through on-campus activities and community service. We host events that inform students about current public health events and provide them with opportunities to develop professional development skills like program planning and health communication skills. The public health club welcomes...
Beannachtai lá na mathair do gach einne (Pronounced Bawn+awk+tey Lay Nuh Maw+air Doh Gok Ey+Nuh). Happy Mother's Day! Now I'm sure most of you are wondering what I am going on about. Well, American Mother's Day, of course, doesn't happen until May, but Irish Mother's Day is actually held in March. This year, 2023, it is on 19 March. It was born from a very dark time in Irish history. Known...
It can feel overwhelming and tiring to feel stuck on campus for hours between classes and meetings. Knowing the best places to go for downtime, studying, socializing, etc. can help to alleviate those feelings. The most...
What is your club about? Our club is for commuter students attending Moravian University. We attempt to provide events and activities that are specifically for commuter students to attend. We also want to provide...
Dr. Krista Rompolski received both a bachelor's degree in exercise science and a master's degree in exercise physiology at Bloomsburg University. She earned a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, with a concentration in chronic...
Mark Harris is an adjunct professor in the Department of English and Writing Arts at Moravian. He is a former environmental columnist with the Los Angeles Times Syndicate and the author of the book on natural burial, "Grave...
This might be a controversial opinion among my peers but I actually really like the Blue & Grey Café (B&G). No, this is not a Stockholm syndrome kinda thing. I actually like going there. I know a lot of people think...
When I registered for a Housing Accommodation, I knew I could not use it as a special card to room with my friends, but I figured I would still have a valuable voice in the process. Through multiple appointments, I was able...
Modern feminism has become one of the most misunderstood discussion topics in modern politics. When you walk up to a conservative and ask them their opinion on feminism, they will often cite the cringiest and most hyperbolic...
“You’re not one of those crazy feminists, right?” No, I am a crazy feminist if that entails believing in legitimate equal rights in politics and health care, academics, and careers. In honor of National Women’s...
“Batman Arkham City” is the best superhero game ever made. In my review of “Batman Arkham Asylum,” I said how important this game was to me as a child, but in truth,...
Released on the PlayStation in 1997, "Final Fantasy VII" was the seventh installment in the “Final Fantasy” franchise of games. Developed by the Japanese video game company...
For any gamer, “The Last of Us” is a game that needs no introduction. It set the gaming world on fire a decade ago because of its immersive gameplay, interesting world,...
The “Persona” series has exploded in popularity over the past few years. What was originally just a spin-off of the larger “Shin Megami Tensei” franchise has now become...
Last year, I made a list of predictions for the Oscars and what would win. This year we are doing a similar article. However, instead of making predictions for what will win,...
So, you’ve been backlogged. We all know the feeling; you have a whole bunch of books you want to read, movies or shows to watch, or video games to play, but you simply can’t...
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...
