By Ashley Nave According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the United States has the most unbalanced economic distribution of any other wealthy democracy in the developing world. The top 1 percent of Americans control 40 percent of America’s wealth. This is an overall skyrocket since the Great Depression, and the success rate of the majority […]
Month: December 2015
KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Senior Anna Behm (Kutztown, Pa./Kutztown) of Kutztown University was named the field hockey nominee for the Class of 2016 Division II Honda Athlete of the Year as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) today. She is now designated one of 11 finalists for the prestigious […]
by Bryan Salvadore, Sports Information Director KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Trailing 10-6 through four bouts, Kutztown University wrestlers rattled off three straight wins, all by bonus points, to build a lead and ultimately secure a 27-13 victory over LIU Post University on Wednesday evening in the team’s home-debut at Keystone Arena. Redshirt senior Matt Martoccio (Kintnersville, […]
By Martha Kairis Going back twenty years ago, there were many jobs that one could acquire without a college degree. In this generation it is nearly impossible to get a well paying job without at least a bachelor’s degree. Yet, what’s the price for their education? A lifetime of student debt. Not only that, but […]
KUTZTOWN, Pa. – The Kutztown University men’s basketball team defeated Penn State Berks on Saturday night, 115-75, in a non-conference matchup behind a balanced offensive attack inside Keystone Arena. Kutztown’s 115 points scored are the fourth-most points in a single game in team history and the second most in a game this season. Kutztown scored […]
KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Coming off a nationally-ranked and playoff season in 2015, the Kutztown University field hockey team has announced its incoming recruiting class for the 2016 season. 10 future student-athletes have committed to don the Maroon and Gold next season. It is the third recruiting class for KU head coach and 2015 PSAC Coach […]
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Frying Dutchman seeks new ownership
Photo and article by Chris Geresi Mike Reitnour, owner of Kutztown’s Frying Dutchman, is trying to sell the business. “It’s hard to survive with all the competitors in such a small town,” said Reitnour. “I have tried some new things on and off the menu to help the business but it is difficult to compete […]
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Star athlete says goodbye to KU
By Ashley Bean KU star field hockey athlete, Anna Behm, will graduate from KU in spring 2016, leaving behind numerous field hockey achievements and awards. Behm, a sports and leisure major, was named 2015 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference athlete of the year and was named athlete of the week twice. She was also awarded the […]
By Ryleigh Freund KU alumni Thomas Mathias, 27, better known as Tommy Boy, has operated his pizzeria in Kutztown for about a year now. Mathias was born in Edison, N.J. and then moved to Allentown, Pa. when he was ten years old with his parents, brother and sister. He attended Parkland High school and graduated […]
By Madison Beer All-star rugby player Niku Kruger put KU on the map after qualifying to play for the United States team in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Kruger, 24, dreamed of playing professionally his entire life, and has now been given the opportunity to start his professional career in America. Coming from Pretoria, South […]