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KU men’s basketball bounces back with win against Lock Haven

Kyle Krajewski Sports Editor The Golden Bears continue to be undefeated at home this season after defeating Lock Haven 91-75 on Jan. 24. Head coach Bernie Driscoll hit a personal milestone, as this win was his 300th at the helm of the KU team. This is currently his 18th season as head coach. On top […]

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Opinion: Safe injection sites to be opened in Philadephia

By James Bouffard Staff Writer Philadelphia has recently announced its plans to open ‘safe injection sites’ for heroin addicts. Addicts would be given clean needles to be used under medical supervision, hopefully leading to a reduction in the spread of disease related and overdose deaths. These sites would also provide other addiction treatment services. It […]

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ACT is back: Cast and crew slated to perform Legally Blonde Feb. 2 and 3

By Nickey Siegerman Contributing Writer Actors Creating Theatre (ACT) has been rehearsing their newest production, Legally Blonde. Based off of the highly successful 2001 movie starring Reese Witherspoon, the musical follows the story of Elle Woods, president of Delta Nu sorority at UCLA, as she learns her boyfriend, Warner Huntington III, is breaking up with […]

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Newly appointed Visual & Performing Arts dean looks to improve collaboration, community involvement

By Kaylee Lindenmuth News Editor Collaboration and community involvement are among the goals moving forward for the dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, who was appointed in December.   Michelle Kiec, a New York native with a doctorate in clarinet performance, was appointed dean on Dec. 9, after serving as interim dean […]

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PA Supreme Court orders congressional districts redrawn

By Kaylee Lindenmuth News Editor A Jan. 22 ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has thrown out the current congressional district map for the state, ordering it redrawn by Feb. 15.   The ruling states that the map “clearly, plainly and palpably violates the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania” and therefore is unconstitutional, and […]

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School district partnerships, profession image among focuses of new College of Education dean

Kaylee Lindenmuth News Editor A new dean is leading the KU College of Education, and he is looking to improve on several aspects as the college moves forward. John Ward, 60, of Millersville, Pa., was appointed dean of the college on Dec. 15, after serving in the interim role since August. A Michigan native with […]

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After student journalist objects, Student Government Board chooses to continue voting by secret ballot

By Jaden DeFazio Contributing Writer After consulting with Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) legal advisors, KU’s Student Government Board has decided to continue voting to remove members by secret ballot – despite the fact that state law states government agencies are to conduct votes in public. According to Matt Assad, Financial Advisor to […]

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KU freshmen earn PSAC accolades

Kyle Krajewski Sports Editor The future of KU basketball is looking bright. Both Rylee Derr, of the women’s basketball team and Moe Williams of the men’s basketball team were voted PSAC East Freshman of the Week on Jan. 22. Throughout the week, Derr averaged 7.5 rebounds per game and 20.5 points shooting 13-for-29 between the […]

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Men’s basketball continues win streak over Cheyney

Kyle Krajewski Sports Editor After winning their past four games by 10 points or less, the KU men’s basketball team came to play against Cheyney with a balanced scoring attack to leave with an 85-49 win on January 17. This win became the ninth in the Golden Bears’ home win streak. Not only was it […]

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Godless is yet another Netflix hit

Gabrielle Smith Arts & Entertainment Editor   On Nov. 22, 2017, Netflix released an original limited series called Godless. Godless is an old Western style story about a young man named Roy Goode (Jack O’Connell). Roy was once the protégé of the famous outlaw Frank Griffin (Jeff Daniels), who is known for being the fearful […]