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Student Spotlight: Nicole Bellesfield

Catherine Forrester, Reporter November 13, 2024

Nicole Bellesfield is a senior music education major, with a concentration in classical alto saxophone. She attended Stroudsburg High School, graduating in 2021. Nicole hopes to teach band at the middle...

Photo by Lola Offenback. A bowl with quinoa, rice, chicken, sweet potato, corn, mushrooms, and an avocado ranch sauce.

SoFresh: A Refreshing Dining Option Near North Campus

Lola Offenback, Assistant Editor November 13, 2024

SoFresh, located near Moravian in Westgate Mall, provides healthy bowls, salads, quesadillas, and wraps to the Bethlehem community.  I went there for the first time on Oct. 11, just two days after...

Photo by Fatimah Bouri. Manga Lane Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Manga Lane: A Welcome Retreat For Anime Fans

Fatimah Bouri and Catherine Forrester November 13, 2024

Bethlehem’s newest anime store, Manga Lane, has opened its doors in the Main Street Commons. This family-owned business, previously located in the Slatington Farmer’s Market as Kassidy’s Manga...

Photo by Fatimah Bouri. Me having a mental health break on a lovely hammock

Welcome to the Fatimah Files, A Mental Health Column!

Fatimah Bouri, Opinion & Entertainment Editor November 13, 2024

Hi, and welcome to the Fatimah Files, The Comenian’s mental health column by yours truly, Fatimah Bouri! If you aren’t familiar with me: I’m an English and History double major, and for a while,...

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Kameenian Korner: Living in Your Partner’s Shadow

Liz Kameen, Managing Editor November 13, 2024

Could you do an article on feeling like you're living in your partner's shadow? Is there any way to talk to your partner about it? - Anonymous Feeling overshadowed by your partner doesn’t get talked...

Photo courtesy of Jack Hoffman, Instagram: @hey.jacked.photography.

‘Rocky Horror’: Life of a Shadow-Caster

Liz Kameen, Managing Editor October 31, 2024

If you know anything about me, you likely know I participate in a local shadow cast troupe for The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I went to my first Rocky Horror show at 17 – donned fishnets and Doc Martens...

Photo by Talia Collina. Sizzling Bites owner Abdul Awali, age 19, outside his restaurant.

Sizzling Bites: The Latest Buzz of South Side Bethlehem

Talia Collina, Reporter October 30, 2024

A nineteen-year-old high school graduate opened Sizzling Bites Halal Grill, South Side Bethlehem’s newest restaurant, on May 13. All halal served is made on-site from scratch and is inspired by generations-old...

Dating Diaries: The He-man

October 30, 2024

In August 2023, a particular date with a particular jock confirmed the negative preconceived notions I had about dating male student-athletes in college.  This is the story of when I went out with...

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Kameenian Korner: The Problem with “Soft Launches”

Liz Kameen, Managing Editor October 30, 2024

Welcome back to The Comenian’s relationship column! This might be a controversial take, but I am over soft launches on social media, and this is coming from someone who has been there, done that. We’ve...

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Casey Foley: EMT in the Making

Caillie Fish, Sports Editor October 30, 2024

Moravian University men’s soccer goalkeeper Casey Foley ‘26, became Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certified in the 2024 Spring semester. He earned his certification through Moravian’s program...

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Halloween Date Ideas

Staff October 30, 2024

This Halloween season, make your date one to remember by taking advantage of all the haunted attractions Pennsylvania has to offer. Every year horror fanatics flock to places like Eastern State Penitentiary...

Photo by Lyana Cintron. Lecture given by Egyptian novelist Dr. Al Aswany, taken by me

Middlebury College’s Arabic Immersion Program

Lyana Cintron, Reporter October 30, 2024

Over the summer, I attended Middlebury College’s Arabic Immersion Program in Bennington, Vermont. The program offers intense language learning through full cultural immersion and intensive classes over...

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