The Keystone Newspaper Student Publishing GroupSometime during the 90s, KU had generated a rumor that pegged it as having a high sexually transmitted infection (STI) rate. As with any myth or urban legend, it can be difficult to track where a rumor started. A former KU Connections facilitator set up a Facebook page in 2007 titled “For God’s sake, KU […]
The KU Allies put together an event to spread the message of World AIDS Day to KU students on Monday, Dec. 3 in the McFarland Student Union Building. Running from noon to 5 p.m., students had the opportunity to learn about HIV and AIDS issues. Since 1988, people throughout the world have been joining together […]
The renovation project of Lehigh Hall—one of the 14 residential halls located on campus, reportedly built circa 1962—continues to undergo construction. According to Kent Dahlquist, the Director of Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services, constructors went offline for one year, but are now back on track. The project, which began in summer 2012, is now […]
Five ideas were proposed to a panel of judges for a prize of $500 to enhance the business idea that won in KU’s business idea contest. The groups submitted their ideas in the form of a business proposal a few weeks before six ideas were selected. Although six were selected, the creator of Kings Among […]
The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is one of the nation’s biggest college recruitment programs, which gives students the experience of being in the military without the risk of being sent to war while in college. “I decided to join in high school after I was already accepted to Kutztown,” Stephen Matyus said in an […]
On Oct. 29, the brothers of Sigma Alpha Episilon (SAE) watched Hurricane Sandy make landfall in New Jersey on the news. Michael Rile, a SAE member, talked to a brother who lived in Brick Township, which is located in Ocean County between Point Pleasant to the north and Seaside Height to the south. Rile convinced […]
The KU men’s basketball team dropped their fourth straight game Sunday in a 64-76 loss to the Mercyhurst College Lakers. KU hasn’t won a game since their 92-68 victory against Wilmington University, but have since lost in a one point thriller to Philadelphia University, a 91-75 blow-out against Holy Family University and another double-digit loss […]
A two game road trip this past weekend has the KU women’s basketball team excited to return home for a week off. The trip took the Golden Bears to Gannon University and Mercyhurst College. Of the two grueling battles, they won one and lost one. Their current record stands at 2-3. Freshman Natalya Lee had […]
The crowd of 17,249 was roaring at the jam-packed Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec as the arena became illuminated with flashing, chaotic lights and the sound of Bruce Buffer’s unmistakable voice rang out over the microphone. “This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. It’s time for the undisputed UFC Welterweight Championship of the […]
Before Thanksgiving break, the KU wrestling team split 10 matches with the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, but lost 24-17 in their dual opener. With three prominent starters inactive, KU then faced American International. Despite a weaker line-up, KU handily defeated American International College 40-6. The only loss coming from a controversial pin that raised a […]