The Keystone Newspaper Student Publishing GroupBy Dr. Eric Johnson At the end of the semester last spring, I participated in a rally in the DMZ organized by the Black Student Union. The purpose of the rally was not to denounce law enforcement but to make a point that should be obvious to everyone: black lives matter. I was the only […]
By Rose Hogan KU ‘11 psychology graduate, Aaron Fritz of Boyertown, Pa., will soon be celebrating the one-year anniversary of his first EP. “From the Bomb Shelter” is a six-track live album recorded by What’s this? Media. Fritz, 26, is a solo singer/songwriter and guitarist who will share his deeply personal art with the public […]
By Justin Sweitzer, Staff Writer The KU football team opened up their 2015 season against Assumption at Andre Reed Stadium on Sept. 5. In a tight battle, the Golden Bears were unable to come up with a win, losing 41-37 to the Greyhounds. The game was an offensive coordinator’s dream, as the Golden Bears put […]
By Shea Maminski, Staff Writer KU graduates Sharyn Beodeker and Faith Hughes were chosen out of the top players in the country to attend a collegiate All-American rugby camp this summer in Colorado. Although Hughes and Beodeker’s collegiate rugby careers as players at KU have come to an end, they are hoping to continue their […]
By Justin Sweitzer, Staff Writer The KU Golden Bears faced the Gannon Golden Knights in their third game of the season on Sept. 19, 2015 at Andre Reed Stadium. The Golden Bears fell victim to Gannon’s superior offense, losing 66-31, and going 1-2 in their overall record. KU came into this game with some momentum […]
By Noel Bumm Kutztown Community Partnership will be hosting a Chocolate Crawl Scavenger Hunt throughout town on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. At the start of the event, all participants will receive a card that will be stamped at every contributing store. Visitors will receive numerous types of chocolate treats upon arrival […]
By Kristyn Shannon Feet stomp across the tiled floors of the Bear’s Den and pass by the robust smell of Starbucks coffee. Along the curve of the room, a vibrant light appears, focused on multiple photographs displayed in a strategic pattern. While getting a closer look, the display name comes into focus: “Neighborhood Stroll” by […]
By Julian Ruiz KU Presents! opens the fall semester with the jazz sensation Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. The big brass/jazz performance will take place on Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium. Robin Zaremski, the director of KU Presents!, is ecstatic for the New Orleans native to kick off the school year. “I […]
By Viviana Vidal Kevin McCloskey, professor of communication design and illustration, recently released “We Dig Worms” on April 15, 2015 through a new and pioneering publisher, Toon Books. The cartoon-oriented comic book strives to teach children about earthworms using vibrant and engaging images. Françoise Mouly, art director and publisher of Toon Books, believes in the […]
By Joshua Herring On Thursday, Aug. 20 in Schaeffer Auditorium, a crowd of supporting faculty, advisers, colleagues, friends, family and even KU’s new president, Dr. Kenneth Hawkinson, filled room 114 with much anticipation for the unveiling of “Celebrating 150 Years of Music Through Public Art,” a large-scale mural imagined, constructed and painted by KU senior […]