By Donovan Levine Freeform Editor On April 21, Easter Sunday, suicide bombers blasted and tore open three churches and four hotels across Colombo, Negumbo and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, killing 290 people and wounding 510 others. The tragedy spanned three major Sri Lankan cities and killed both natives and foreigners. The foreigners included Indian, British, Australian, […]
Month: April 2019
By Don Richards Staff Writer KU Policy ACA-025, “Final Examinations,” is currently flagged on the university’s website as being under review. The Faculty Senate should consider changes to the policy that would bring practices here in line with other successful educational institutions. The policy should be amended to adhere to this basic principle: final exam […]
Dr. Glenn Shaheen visits KU
By Heather Gursky Arts and Entertainment Editor On April 25, the English department invited poet and flash fiction writer Dr. Glen Shaheen to share his published work. Shaheen’s writing focuses on horror, personal experiences and political aspects in a fictional style. Shaheen read poetry from his books “Predatory” and “Energy Corridor.” He also read a […]

By Ella Luzzi Copy & Line Editor On April 25, Shoofly Literary Magazine staff launched the 2019 magazine, the 15th edition since the club’s creation in 2004. At 7 p.m., students, staff and family joined in the President’s Reception Room in MSU 250 to hear KU student poets and authors read their writing and see […]

By Marie Esther Joseph Contributing Writer Plant Club, formerly known as Botany Club, is a student-based organization founded approximately seven years ago at KU. The Plant Club’s mission is to raise environmental awareness on and off campus. “If you like plants and like getting your hands dirty, we have various species of plants to learn […]
By Kyle Krajewski Sports Editor The Golden Bear softball team currently rocks the best overall record of 32-17 in the PSAC and was recently ranked alongside the top teams in the region. On April 24 the KU softball team was ranked eighth in the second of three NCAA Regional polls this season. KU dropped two […]
By Kyle Krajewski Sports Editor The KU softball team celebrated its senior night the best way they could’ve by winning both games of a doubleheader against Millersville. KU was able to hold their opponents to just two points in both games as the Golden Bears totaled 19 hits and 12 runs for themselves on April […]
By Kyle Krajewski Sports Editor The KU baseball team recorded a total of 10 hits from six different players in the opening game of a doubleheader against Lock Haven on April 12. The Golden Bears won the first game with a score of 8-3 but took the loss in game two with a 7-3 score. […]

By Kaylee Lindenmuth News Editor On April 9, the KU Sports Leisure and Athletic Management (SLAM) Club hosted the fourth annual Pocono Raceway College Tour, with special guest NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Justin Haley. KU is one of four stops on the tour, which traverses eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey. The other three stops […]
By Donovan Levine Freeform Editor KU Residence Life hosted a seminar called “Hypnotic Intoxication” on Wednesday, March 20, to warn students about the dangers of consuming alcohol. The event showcased volunteer students who found themselves under the mysterious hypnosis of Dr. Keith Karkut. Hypnotic Intoxication took place in the MSU’s alumni auditorium and ended up […]