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Pictured: Brighter and lighter shades to wear this spring. Photo by pixabay.com.

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...

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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 holds. From the potential dismantling of the Department...

Photo by Catherine Forrester.

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...

Photo by Fatimah Bouri.

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...

Photo by Logan Palau. Pictured: Kelly Carlotz, Moravian’s mailroom supervisor.

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....

Pictured: Sunset during a plane to Rochester in 2023. Photo by Rose Diekmann.

A Plane Ticket for a Suitcase School

Rose Diekmann, Reporter March 14, 2025

"So, why are you here?" I can't count the amount of times I've been asked this question. It always follows, "Where are you from?" and my reluctant response of, "Rochester, New York." I was born and raised...

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A Student Guide to Personal Finance

Investment Club, Reporter March 14, 2025

College can be overwhelming, with pressures from classes, sports, career building, and everything else in between. Adding personal finance or investing into the mix might feel like just another source...

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Existentialism: Make Your Own Meaning of Life

Lydia Devlin, Reporter March 14, 2025

What if there is no predetermined meaning of life? If that is the case: would you feel more free, or would you feel trapped?  Basically, existentialism states that there are no outside forces at hand....

Liz in Florence in front of a photo booth. Photo by Levi Mooney.

Kameenian Korner: To Ghost or Not to Ghost?

Liz Kameen, Managing Editor March 14, 2025

Welcome back to The Comenian’s relationship column (Italia edition); I started to write this article on a plane to Florence, so if it gets a little turbulent, you know why! I’ve noticed that ghosting...

Photo by Levi Mooney. Liz in a gondola in Venice, Italy.

Kameenian Khronicles: The Study Abroad Honeymoon, Crisis, & Acclimation

Liz Kameen, Managing Editor March 14, 2025

If you’ve ever participated in a long or short-term study abroad program, you’re probably familiar with the honeymoon and crisis phases, which the Moravian Center for Global Education warned me about...

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The Wise Bean: A Smart Choice for Javaphiles

Devon Deprospo, Reporter March 14, 2025

The Wise Bean is a place that has now become my favorite coffee shop of all time. This coffee shop has a wide range of drinks, from lemonades to matcha, protein smoothies, and, of course, coffee. They...

How to Deal With Being Single on Valentine’s Day

Andrew Minnich, Editor-In-Chief February 14, 2025

When you enter adulthood, there are inevitably a ton of things that will catch you off guard or leave you anxious about what comes next. How do I pay my taxes? What comes next after college? What will...

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