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Pandemic Forces KU to Cancel Summer International Exchange Programs For Second Time

By Madison McKenzie Contributing Writer KU has canceled its summer international exchange programs for the second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The university is “not supporting international exchange programs this summer,” said Carole Wells, the university’s interim provost and vice president for student affairs, in an email. “As health protocols improve […]

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KU’s Internship and Job Fairs

By Hunter Focht Contributing Writer KU’s reopening plan for the Fall 2021 semester will introduce changes affecting how the internship and job fairs will operate post COVID-19. “After the effects of COVID-19, educational job fairs will never be the same again,” said Jenelle Henry, Kutztown University assistant director of the Career Development Center. “Before the […]

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KU Sees Significant Drop in COVID-19 Cases During Spring Semester

By Carin Holmes Contributing Writer After a fall semester spent battling rising COVID-19 cases, KU is finally seeing lower case numbers.  Both on-campus and off-campus student cases have seen a drop of more than 100 cases as of the end of week 13 compared to week 13 in the fall semester, according to data compiled […]

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KU’s disabled students suffer emotional stress from online learning

By Luke Weidner Contributing Writer During the 2020-21 academic school year, students with disabilities at KUstruggled adapting to the new online environment. Many contemplated dropping out of school due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The students, with accommodations provided to them by KU’s Disability Services Office, include a variety of disabilities from ADHD to blindness and […]

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Aaron Rodgers Wants out of Green Bay

By Sammy Strobel Assistant Sports Editor Aaron Rodgers has announced that he has no interest in returning to Green Bay for the 2021 season. Although several people within the franchise have tried to persuade him otherwise, his decision remains the same. The Packers remain concerned with his feelings. Ever since the Packers traded up in […]

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Independent Student-Led Group KU Activists Springs Up Amid Campus Concerns

By Ava Lobach Contributing Writer In October 2020, one group of KU students caught the attention of many. An Instagram account called “kuactivists” started making the rounds with its calls for change. Now, the KU Activists (KUA) have amassed over 1,000 followers—and they want their demands met. The organization – which is not officially affiliated […]

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KU Student Raises Money for Charity with 12 Days Twitch Stream

By Lauren Gudknecht Sports Editor Brett DaCosta, a sophomore here at KU, has found an interest in playing video games with friends online and is a member of the Rocket League team here at KU. He has also decided to take on streaming as a hobby. Most recently, he decided to use his hobby to […]

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Kutztown Community Loses Neighborhood Watch Program

By Patricia SommaContributing Writer On Sept. 7, 2007, KU sophomore Kyle Quinn was beaten to death on West Main Street in a random act of violence during his walk back to campus, a crime that shook the community to the core. In order to ensure the safety of students and residents, the Kutztown Borough Police […]

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KU Hosts 42nd Annual Bearfest

By Sabrina Betterly News Editor From April 21 to April 23, KU hosted its 42nd annual Bearfest on the DMZ. This year, it seemed to be a success, especially compared to last year when it was canceled due to COVID-19. Despite the cold temperatures outside, a lot of students  joined in on the activities, which […]

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2021-22 Student Government Board Leadership Preparing for Fall Semester

By Carin Holmes News Editor With the spring 2021 semester coming to a close, Kayla Sherry and Meg Gooding are looking toward the fall 2021 semester when the pair will begin their terms on the Student Government Board (SGB) as president and vice president respectively. “I have always been passionate about leadership and advocacy, so […]