Authorities Remove Dangerous Chemical From Student Facilities By Alex Nunez Scranton emergency services participated in the removal of a hazardous substance from Loyola Science Center during the week of Oct. 20. The hazard was discovered during a routine safety inspection by University of Scranton employees according to Stan Zygmunt, Director of News and Media Relations. […]
Culture, Community, and Catwalks at the International Fashion Show By Isabella Barberio – Staff Writer Each year the University’s Asia Club and United Cultures Organization hosts the International Fashion Show. This event allows students to share and honor their culture and counties. Its also a way the student community supports local businesses that represent various […]
Communication Class Reflects on Social Media Project By Benjamin Camp – Staff Writer A University of Scranton professor is teaching a first-year seminar class about understanding the iGen Generation. The first-year seminar class, “explores the impact of how the smartphones and social media has profoundly impacted every aspect of the coming of age for the […]
Guest Speaker Curtis Zunigha Comes to Scranton By Victoria Scruse – Staff Writer On November 17, The University of Scranton welcomed Curtis Zunigha, co-director and co-founder of the Lenape Center in New York. In his public keynote lecture on ”Forced Removal of the Lenape People: History and Homecoming,” at the University of Scranton, he shared the story […]
History Department Offers Opportunity to Study Abroad in Italy By Anthony Muclada – Staff Writer In the upcoming spring semester, an exciting study abroad opportunity awaits students. Students now have the opportunity to study in Italy through HIST 296, an Italian History and Heritage Travel Course. The trip to Italy takes place during spring break […]
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 […]
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 […]