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Quick-tips: Approaching the graduate school decision process

By James Bouffard Staff Writer The process of applying for college and financing an education is often stressful, and many students experience it twice when applying for graduate school. Fortunately at least for KU undergrads, Dr. Don Martin spoke at Kutztown on Oct. 2 to educate students on how to make this process easier. Dr. Martin […]

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Departments of Art & Art History, CTM Present Tim Slade’s “The Destruction of Memory”

By Shelby Otto Staff Writer KU’s departments of Art and Art History collaborated with Cinema, Television and Media Production to screen the documentary, “The Destruction of Memory”, on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The film focused on the destruction of international cultural monuments in wartime and was followed by a Q&A session with the director, Tim Slade. […]

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University Relations and Athletics names new staff

By Kaylee Lindenmuth News Editor On Oct. 2, KU announced three hires in the University Relations and Athletics divisions, two of which were current KU employees. Hired were an assistant vice president of marketing and communications, a director of communications and an executive assistant for University Relations and Athletics. Sharon Tercha, a Penn State alum, […]

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KU soccer knocks out Mansfield in 7-0 win

By Kyle Krajewski Sports Editor Riding a three-game win streak, as well as playing their third game of the week, the eighth-ranked Golden Bears came into their game against Mansfield on Oct. 12 ready to stay hot. KU defeated Mansfield in a dominant 7-0 PSAC win in front of the home crowd on homecoming. KU, […]

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Profile: Daniel Dismuke redefines the modern college dropout

By Samantha Paine Editor-in-Chief Skinny and tall, dark curly hair cut short, a resting face you could mistake for disinterest. Dan Dismuke didn’t particularly stand out in the college scene, didn’t quite belong to a specific clique. He is, at the same time, lean and muscular—as many frequent weight lifters with high metabolisms are—but he […]

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Sgt. Ron Stallworth, “The Black Klansman,” Visits Kutztown University

By Emma Brenner Contributing Writer On Wednesday, Oct. 17, the 32-year law enforcement veteran Sergeant Ron Stallworth spoke at KU’s Schaeffer Auditorium about his book, “Black Klansman: A Memoir.” The memoir highlights his 1978 intelligence operation, in which he led an undercover investigation of the Ku Klux Klan in Colorado Springs. The film interpretation “BlacKkKlansman,” […]

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KU student assists car crash victims in front of KU bus

By Kaylee Lindenmuth News Editor  Two KU geography classes were on their way to Philadelphia when a four-car pile-up brought traffic to a halt in front of them and caused a student to take action. According to State Police at King of Prussia, the crash occurred around 11:50 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 5, on Interstate 476, […]

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KU volleyball finishes three-game home stand 2-1

By Zach Cole Staff Writer KU volleyball came out of a three-game home stand over homecoming weekend with a 2-1 record, moving to 9-12 on the season. The Golden Bears faced division rivals West Chester and Millersville on Oct. 12 and 13 respectively, then a non-conference game against Cheyney on Oct. 15. The Golden Bears […]

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Eco-Series: ‘Sustainability: Your Choices, Your Future’

By Katelyn Melder Freeform Editor The Department of Geography, in a move to promote sustainability on campus, will be hosting Geography Awareness Week from Nov. 12 to 16. The Geography Club decided to address sustainability on campus for Geography Awareness Week by coordinating events related to plastic pollution, reusable products and sustainable practices. “Sustainability is […]

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Bean and Brand from ‘Wild N’ Out’ Returns to KU

By Heather Gursky Assistant A&E Editor Kicking off the homecoming weekend, MTV’s Chico Bean and Darren Brand from “Wild N’ Out” delivered a hilarious comedy performance. The comedic event took place in Schaeffer Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11. The first to go on stage was Chico Bean, who returned for  the second […]