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MyKU redesign revealed, will roll out in January

By Kaylee Lindenmuth News Editor MyKU will receive a fresh interface for the New Year when a new streamlined design rolls out. The redesign was revealed in a presentation in the McFarland Student Union’s Alumni Auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 28, before a crowd of three students in attendance. Holly Fox, Director of Software Development, outlined the […]

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KU athletics ranked third in PSAC Dixon Trophy standings

By Kyle Krajewski Sports Editor KU has wrapped up all their fall sports seasons and the Golden Bears are currently ranked third in the PSAC Dixon Trophy standings. The Dixon Trophy is awarded at the end of each academic year to the most successful PSAC program based on conference playoff finishes, as well as their […]

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Student charged for GBVS rape

By Kaylee Lindenmuth News Editor A KU student from Birdsboro is facing multiple charges after a reported rape at Golden Bear Village South on Sept. 22. Casey Fitzsimmons, 20, of Birdsboro was charged in November with felony counts of rape with forcible compulsion and sexual assault, misdemeanor counts of indecent assault without consent and indecent […]

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Review: “The Results of Unrequited” hits hard

By Nickey Siegerman Staff Writer On Nov. 14, the third book from “The Science of Unrequited” series was released, making it the third of four to be released in 2018. After being left with a cliffhanger in July from the ending of “The Solution of Unrequited,” Len Webster makes sure to start book three with […]

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Review: “Halloween” sequel features modern day twists

By Gabrielle Smith Arts & Entertainment Editor The 2018 continuation of the classic horror film “Halloween” might have discovered the secret to creating a successful horror movie sequel: waiting 40 years. The new movie, of the same name, was released in theaters Oct. 19 and viewers finally got to see what happened next in the […]

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KU basketball defeats Jefferson University in comeback fashion

By Jacob Bachman Contributing Writer The Golden Bears men’s basketball team claims a win over Jefferson University in their yearly non-conference matchup with a score of 76-75 on Wednesday, Nov. 28. KU only saw the lead twice in this matchup, once in the first half and then again in the final minutes of the game, […]

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Kutztown council hears presentation on diesel emissions

By Heather Gursky Assistant A&E Editor Prior to their monthly meeting on Nov. 20, Kutztown Borough Council heard a presentation from Kevin Stewart, Director of Environmental Health Advocacy and Public Policy for the American Lung Association, regarding the hazards and known facts of diesel exhaust. According to the meeting agenda, the presentation was prompted by […]

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Review: “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the legacy of a legend

By Gabrielle Smith Arts & Entertainment Editor On Nov. 2, “Bohemian Rhapsody” hit theaters. The movie follows the story of the famous British rock band Queen and their unique frontman Freddie Mercury, portrayed by Rami Malek. The film begins with a young Freddie, then known as Farrokh Bulsara, an individual who is full of confidence, […]

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Keystone alumna hosts local television show

By Kaylee Lindenmuth News Editor A 2015 KU graduate and former Keystone Newspaper arts & entertainment editor is now the host of a lifestyle newscast serving northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Haley Bianco, who earned a degree in electronic media, began hosting Wilkes-Barre’s WBRE-TV 28’s PA Live show in September, which airs weekdays at 4:00 p.m. “I […]

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Women’s soccer team earn postseason accolades

By Kyle Krajewski Sports Editor The KU women’s soccer team has racked up a string of accolades following the end of their season. Juniors Maddie Mohr and Jenna Bracken headline the team while both earned All-American recognition. The two of them now join a select group of only nine All-Americans all-time in program history for […]