First Uganda Trip Since Coronavirus Cancelled Due to Ebola By Kyra Krzywicki – Staff Writer The theology department recently canceled its annual intersession trip to Uganda because of an Ebola outbreak in the country. The decision comes after two years of coronavirus related cancellations, leaving at least three senior classes without the opportunity to take […]
COVID-19 and Inflation Cause Tuition to Rise By Alex Nunez – Staff Writer Tuition rates for this semester will rise by over 3%, according to a University official. The rate increase is thanks to the dual crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation. Tuition rates have become a growing concern for parents as the price of […]
New Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Rises to Power By Victoria Scruse – Staff Writer According to Diana Mastrull, a staff writer from the Philadelphia Inquirer, upon the death of PA Supreme Court Justice Max Baer, Debra Todd will take his place as Supreme Chief Justice. Todd, a Democrat from Western Pennsylvania will become the first woman […]
Professors Share their Experience in Prison Teaching Program By Isabella Barberio – Staff Writer Brian Snee, Ph. D. and Duane Armitage, Ph. D. are two professors who have taken part in the prison teaching program, where they taught higher education to prisoners in Pennsylvania. Although they both joined the program in different ways, they had […]
University Professors Provide Prisoners with Higher Education By Isabella Barberio – Staff Writer If you had the opportunity to receive higher education when serving time behind bars, would you take it? A University of Scranton professor provides this opportunity to prisoners in Pennsylvania. Christopher Haw, Ph. D., gave insight on his prison teaching program, which […]
Campus Bustling As University Hosts Open House By Phil Schoch – Staff Writer The University recently hosted an open house for interested students. Not only does it give visitors and potentially new students a tour of the campus and its facilities, but it also brings new life to the University’s campus, which had just finished […]
Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner Performs at Houlihan-McLean Center By Samantha Sonnie – Staff Writer Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, an award-winning pianist, visited The University of Scranton to perform a collection of songs. On October 23, 2022 at the Houlihan-McLean Center, Llewellyn performed for Scranton students, local residents and fans. Sanchez-Werner’s ability is reflected by his accredited performance venues and […]
Liva Performs Musical Rent By Isabella Barberio – Staff Writer Look out for these stars on stage! Maura Taylor – Senior – playing Joanne Jefferson Amanda Lamphere – Senior – playing Maureen Johnson Julia Mancuso – Senior – playing Mimi Marquez Ethan Connors – Junior – playing Angel Dumott Schnuard Robert Correas-Rivera – Junior – […]
Keeping Up With Kelly 3 By Kelly Nee – Editor In Chief I really struggle with finding healthy food options on campus sometimes. What are your favorite places on campus for the best healthy food options? I absolutely have a hard time with this too, which is why I cook most of my meals so […]
The U Celebrates Jewish Holiday By Kyra Krzywicki – Staff Writer You might have noticed a large tent-like structure in front of the DeNaples Center between Oct. 11 and 13. The wooden shelter you saw is known as a Sukkah, a temporary dwelling built to celebrate Sukkot, which is a Jewish holiday celebrated for a […]