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How to Engage Students in Future Heritage Days
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • September 29, 2023

Let’s call a spade a spade: most students are not fans of Heritage Day. It is by far the biggest event of the year for Moravian, but I rarely...

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Heritage Day Forces Volunteering, Wastes Time
Liz Kameen , Managing Editor • September 29, 2023

Let me start by saying that I think Heritage Day is a great idea, I just don’t think it is executed well. First, I don’t need a million emails...

Todd’s Heritage Day Trilogy
Todd’s Heritage Day Trilogy
Todd Reedy, Reporter • September 29, 2023

I’ve been to Heritage Day every year that I’ve been here at Moravian. Well, every year that it happened, since it didn’t occur my Freshman...

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Act of Vandalism Against Spectrum Bench
Liz Kameen, Managing Editor • September 29, 2023

At an unknown time and date, an individual(s) vandalized the club bench of Spectrum, Moravian’s LGBTQ+ organization. The bench is located in...

Heritage Day 2023 Video
Joel Hendricks and Sabrina Moody September 29, 2023

Haggis and mash on the left and fish ‘n chips on the right, some of the amazing food from the Celtic Nations one could enjoy at the Classic, Photo courtesy of the Celtic Cultural Alliance.
Meanwhile, in Ireland: A Local Look (Celtic Classic Highlight)
Sabrina Moody, Reporter • September 29, 2023

Celtic Classic has been a long-standing tradition in the Lehigh Valley and the United States as a whole, honoring the traditions, culture, and people from the Seven Celtic Nations (Ireland, Scotland, Wales, The Isle of Mann, Cornwall, Brittany, and Galicia) and welcoming people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures, Celtic or otherwise, to share in that culture and learn about it.  This...

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Moravian’s Annual Tree Planting
Todd Reedy, Reporter • September 29, 2023

Last spring semester, on April 28, 2023, the Moravian community introduced a new member to the campus: the Cockspur Hawthorn. Just as every student has their story for attending Moravian, this new addition to campus has a tale of its very own.  Every year, the Moravian community congregates on Arbor Day in order to plant a new tree. Not only does the tree add to our current variety found across...

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1742 Experience Makes Impact on Lehigh Valley
1742 Experience Makes Impact on Lehigh Valley
Lexi Jordan, Reporter • September 29, 2023

On a humid week in late August, 26 Moravian students participated in service projects across their community through the University's 1742 Experience. The week-long orientation program invites selected first-year students to serve their community, acclimate to campus, and meet like-minded peers before the semester begins. Each day, the group visits a different site in need of service. Throughout...

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The photographers include Karen Commings, Kathleen Gerber, Emmanuel Monzon, Thomas Maher, and Lori Nix. Luke Wynne, Adjunct Professor of Digital Photography, curated the chosen photography to be displayed until Oct. 15.
Payne Gallery Hosts 'Magical Seeing' Exhibition
Liz Kameen, Managing Editor • September 29, 2023

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Act of Vandalism Against Spectrum Bench
Liz Kameen, Managing Editor • September 29, 2023

At an unknown time and date, an individual(s) vandalized the club bench of Spectrum, Moravian’s LGBTQ+ organization. The bench is located in the Academic Quad in front of Monocacy Hall, facing Zinzendorf. The vandalism consisted of two carved dashes over the “gay” in “gay hounds,” making an x.  A member of the organization reported the vandalization to the Campus Climate Education Team...

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Heritage Day 2023 Video
Joel Hendricks and Sabrina Moody September 29, 2023

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Hungry Hound Express Makes Debut
Lola Offenback, News & Community Editor • September 15, 2023

Hungry Hound Express was first seen on campus during Orientation weekend, when they served poutine. It made its first debut of the semester on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. in the dorm circle, where they sold different types of cheesesteaks.  The food truck’s schedule will be shared on their Instagram, and students can sign up for text message updates as well. You can register for these texts...

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Club Spotlight: Humanities Club
Liz Kameen, Managing Editor • September 29, 2023

What is your club about?  The Humanities Club will strive to provide a space for all students interested in the Humanities to connect on Moravian University’s campus. Our club is dedicated to providing information and...

Restaurant Review: Steak & Steel
Restaurant Review: Steak & Steel
Lola Offenback, News and Community Editor • September 29, 2023

Steak and Steel is a newer edition to the Bethlehem community. Located across the street from the Walnut St. parking garage, it is a short walking distance from campus.  The restaurant has three seating options: hibachi...

Commuter Corner: Balancing School & a Part-Time Job
Lola Offenback, News and Community Editor • September 29, 2023

Welcome back to the Commuter Corner! For this edition, I would like to discuss a challenge that I and many other commuters face: balancing school and a part-time job. It definitely adds another layer to an already busy schedule.  Personally,...

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Professor Spotlight: Dr. Robert Brill
Lola Offenback, News and Community Editor • September 29, 2023

Dr. Brill is an associate professor of psychology at Moravian. He received his baccalaureate degree at LaSalle University in psychology and management and an M.S. and Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology at Virginia...

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Praise of the Week: Dining Workers
Praise of the Week: Dining Workers
AJ Minnich, Liz Kameen , and Joel Hendricks September 29, 2023

Moravian’s Dining department sees no end to student complaints and criticisms. However, it wouldn’t be fair to group all of the dining together when referring to the entire department. No, the truth is that many of the...

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Climate Change
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • September 29, 2023

In the words of Bo Burnham, “The world is changing. The planet’s heating up. What the fuck is going on?”  Our world is unraveling at the seams. Wildfires are eviscerating entire ecosystems and poisoning the air...

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Schooled in Sympathy: Why Schools Now Emphasize Mental Health Care
Fatimah Bouri , Opinion Editor • September 29, 2023

When I was in high school, I was given a single seminar on depression and suicide that wasn’t even taken seriously. My health teacher treated the topics with apathy and my peers were just as disengaged as he was. Apart...

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How to Engage Students in Future Heritage Days
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • September 29, 2023

Let’s call a spade a spade: most students are not fans of Heritage Day. It is by far the biggest event of the year for Moravian, but I rarely find a student who enjoys it. Freshmen have no idea what exactly it is or...

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'Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3' Review
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • September 29, 2023

If you’ve seen my other Marvel reviews and articles, you know that I’ve not exactly been pleased with the state of Marvel at the moment. The vast majority of the stuff...

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Mitski’s 'The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We'
Fatimah Bouri, Opinion Editor • September 29, 2023

Mitski’s musical majesty is one of transformative love, timeless yearning, and echoed loneliness. More than just a TikTok indie darling, Mitski exceeds standard storytelling...

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One Beautiful Song: 'Weight of the World'
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • September 29, 2023

Before I talk about the song itself, I am cheating a little bit here. Weight of the World isn’t exactly one single song. Instead, it has multiple versions that are instrumental...

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'Shovel Knight Treasure Trove' Review
Joel Hendricks, Entertainment Editor • September 29, 2023

I originally fell in love with Shovel Knight on the 3DS in middle school. I remember bringing it to school just so that I could play it underneath my desk. Everything about...

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‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ Review Part 3
AJ Minnich and Joel Hendricks September 29, 2023

This is the final part of our Tears of the Kingdom review. Please check out our first part and our second part! This game attempts to return to its classic Zelda roots...

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'My Adventures With Superman' Season 1 Review
AJ Minnich, Editor-In-Chief • September 15, 2023

I love Superman. He is one of my favorite fictional characters ever, thanks largely to some of his excellent comics that tell inspiring stories of hope and perseverance. At...

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'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' Review Part 2
AJ Minnich and Joel Hendricks September 15, 2023

This is the second part of our three-part review of The Legend of Zelda Tears of The Kingdom. Check out our first part here! Just like Breath of the Wild, this game also...

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The Problem With Modern Disney
Joel Hendricks, Entertainment Editor • September 15, 2023

Disney movies (including Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, etc.) kinda…suck now. Why is that the case, though? I have fond memories of watching Disney movies such as Wreck-It...

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Professor Spotlight: Samuel C. Rhodes
October 14, 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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