By Julia Grimaldi Professor Randy Schaeffer passed away on Oct. 22, 2014 at 64-years -old. According to a KU press release, Schaeffer was an associate professor of mathematics who taught both undergraduate and graduate level classes and supervised student teachers since 1980. In 2013, he received KU’s Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Faculty Award for Excellence […]
Month: October 2014
By Jeffrey Smyth After dropping their past two home games, KU needed a trip out of Berks County to get back on track. They did just that against a very good East Stroudsburg football team as the bears rolled to a 31-16 win at Eiler-Martin Stadium Saturday afternoon. The 4-4 Golden Bears knew going in […]
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Embrace Autumn at KU
By Ashley Fries It is that time of year again—autumn, we can truly see the wonders of nature unfold right before our eyes. Sometimes we forget to take advantage of this wondrous season. All the leaves are at their peak of changing color, making the trees otherworldly. We are all too busy to take notice. […]
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KU Well Represented at EAPSU Fall 2014
By Mike Downing Nine members of the KU English Department traveled to California University of Pennsylvania in early October to attend the English Association of Pennsylvania State Universities’ annual fall conference. Professor Carl Seiple led a team that included Andrew Vogel, John Ronan, Patrick Walters, Carissa Pokorny-Golden, Todd Dodson, Jonathan Shaw, Patricia Pytleski and Michael […]
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Off-Campus students to host Halloween social
By Sarah Gittleman For the first time, Briar Cliffs is allowing students to host a Halloween decorating contest and trick-or-treating within the housing community. The event begins Friday, Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m., kicking off with the decoration contest. Three Cliff houses will win prizes from the categories: happy Halloween, creepy and creative and house […]
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EAC represents KU at People’s Climate March
By Casey Moore On Sept. 21, 2014, over 400,000 people flocked to the streets of New York City for the People’s Climate March. This event was sparked by The United Nations Climate Summit, which took place on Sept 23. Many of the world’s leaders discussed the importance of environmental action. Among its attendees were U.N. […]
By Joshua Herring Kutztown’s freshest art organization, the Sketchbook Club, has quickly established a growing community of creative students. Formed out of the desire to make art outside of the classroom, the club has become a place for students to escape the pressures of school and learn from each other. “We have an incredibly diverse […]
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Retention improves; enrollment down
By Julia Grimaldi KU has been working to improve the university’s retention and enrollment rates. The results show: Our current fall 2013 returning 2014 retention rate is 73.5 percent. “In fall 2011, we had a higher retention rate, and it dropped slightly between spring 2011 and fall 2012 [to 71 percent],” said Natalie Snow, director […]
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To chew or not to chew during class
By Evan Dangerfield There has always been a negative stigma attached to chewing gum in the classroom. The obnoxious smacking and discovery of aged Double Mint on the bottom of chairs is a constant reminder of just how irritating gum can be. Because of rule-abiding teachers in middle schools all over the country, some KU […]
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“Trick or Teeth” is back
By Kasey Cauto Theta Phi Alpha has decided to revive the “Trick or Teeth” event. On Oct. 30, the sorority will be on the McFarland Student Union lawn from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. collecting toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash and other dental products for an organization called Grandma’s Gifts. There will be music, games, […]