Downtown Deli, a Scranton Staple By Leandria Hercules – Staff Writer Imagine a dollop of delicate, whipped butter gently sliding off from the warm stack of sweet pancakes. There’s the slow drizzle of sticky brown syrup just waiting to sweeten up your meal, followed by the light sprinkling of confectioners sugar as if it’s the first […]
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 […]
Chifa Peru Restaurant on Main Street By Leandria Hercules – Staff Writer Interested in trying a new cuisine? China Peru is a new restaurant which specializes in Chifa cuisine. Chifa cuisine is a fusion between Chinese and Peruvian food. There is a variety of dishes from chicken to seafood. Chifa Peru is located on 301 N […]
Will you vote and why? Campus weighs in on voting and issues ahead of Nov. 8 elections Nov. 8 is Election Day. Students in COMM 384: Digital Media: The Aquinas asked people on campus whether they vote or plan to vote, as well as what they think is the most important issue facing voters. Aidan […]
WUSR Show Schedule Fall 2022 By Kelly Nee – Editor In Chief Interested in listening to a new station? Check out our university’s very own student-run radio station 99.5 WUSR. Here’s the full schedule: Monday at 3 p.m. – “Listening with Lola” Monday at 5 p.m. – “Kiera and Libby” Tuesday at 11 a.m. – […]
Matt Cartwright Talks Policy With University Students By Victoria Scruse and Jackson Feiner – Staff Writers On November 8, people across Pennsylvania will be heading to the polls for the statewide elections. People will vote for governor, senator and in some districts, their congressperson. The University of Scranton and the greater NEPA area belong to Pennsylvania’s […]
New Asian Market Opens in Downtown Scranton By Leandria Hercules – Staff Writer The Spice Asian Market is now a part of the downtown Scranton business community. In the mood for noodles or snacks? Looking to spice up your sauce pantry? The market has different options for everyone, including art lovers. Not only do they […]
PA Governor Bout: Shapiro v. Mastriano By Jackson Feiner – Staff Writer 2022 is full of elections across the country. On November 8 Pennsylvania voters will be heading to the polls to place their ballot. Pennsylvania has two monumental elections coming up in November, the gubernatorial and Senate race. Lackawanna county has three big elections […]
Teachers Union Wins First Contract In Five Years By Alexander Nunez – Staff Writer The labor union representing the University of Scranton faculty has won a new contract five years after its most recent contract. The victory comes after negotiations were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The union, called the Faculty Affairs Council, is […]