By Gabrielle Vargas Contributing Writer In November 2017, KU announced that they would be awarding the men’s rugby team elite club status as of January, another step in its growth at KU. In its 34 years as a sport at KU, the team has grown from a social club to an elite program, pushing past […]
Month: April 2018
By Heather Bower Contributing Writer Making the Dean’s List at KU requires students take at least 12 credits and earn a GPA of at least 3.60 for the semester. However, not all Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) schools have the same GPA requirement, and KU’s requirement ranks second highest among the 14 schools in […]
By Amanda Eagle Contributing Writer KU’s Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (FMLA) club is scheduled to hold “Take Back the Night” on Thursday, April 26, to raise awareness and support victims of sexual assault. According to the KU Women’s Center, “Take Back the Night” is an event held by FMLA where survivors of rape, sexualassault, domestic violence, […]
By Gabrielle Smith A&E Editor In an article headlined “Language and general education requirements for majors are unnecessary” published in print on April 12 and online April 13, The Keystone incorrectly implied that a foreign language is a requirement only for English and Professional Writing majors. It is a requirement for all B.A. majors in the College […]
By Maxine Ardelean Contributing Writer After developing a panel to review the General Education Program for students, KU has decided to completely redesign the gen-ed requirements. The new program will be implemented in the fall of 2018, applying to incoming freshmen. The new program entails eight different Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). Each SLO describes what the […]
By Kaylee Lindenmuth News Editor On Thursday, April 12, the third annual Pocono Raceway College Tour came to KU, hosted by the Sports, Leisure and Athletic Management club outside of the Student Union Building. The club and raceway officials set up a tent outside the Student Union Building, where passersby could enter to win free tickets […]
James Bouffard Staff Writer Another gas attack occurred in the Syrian city of Douma on Saturday, April 7. Over forty people were killed after barrels of chlorine and sarin gas were dropped from helicopters onto the rebel stronghold. Around 500 people have sought medical treatment, and the death toll has continued to rise. This egregious […]
By Heather Gursky Assistant A&E Editor On Wednesday, March 28, ACE held a slam poetry event in the MSU from 7 to 9 p.m. Upon entry, KU students were given $10 in Bear Bucks and a chance to win. Slam is a type of poetry written specifically to be performed on stage. The poems usually […]
By Paige Kaltenbach Contributing Writer “Enlighten us, but make it quick” is the official motto of Ignite, a presentation-style trend that is sweeping across the United States. The idea is for each participant to have five minutes to present 20 slides, with 15 seconds each, which will then automatically advance. Ignite topics are very broad, […]
By Chase Leckerman Contributing Writer With regard to an amphetamine epidemic that has transpired throughout the American public and its universities, Netflix has released the documentary “Take Your Pills.” This documentary makes an effort to shed light on prescription pills such as Adderall and their effects on culture and the general public. Directed by Alison […]