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By Michael AlbertoFreeform Editor KU has been awarded a gold seal from the 2020 ALL IN Challenge. The gold seal indicates that between 70-79% of the student body participated and voted in the 2020 presidential election. In comparison to the 2016 presidential election, KU saw a 21.9% increase in voting participation. In 2016, 48.3% of […]
By Mason RabenoldContributing Writer The Firefly Bookstore partnered with KU English Club and Shoofly Literary Magazine to let Kutztown student talent read poetry and short fiction in an open mic night. The staff at Shoofly along with the English Club hosted the event, which gave students the chance to share, discuss and get feedback on […]
Contributing Writer Melissa Fatzinger KU’s Community Outreach Center (COC) recently held a Period Packing Party to support homeless people who menstruate. Volunteers packed over 4,500 products and distributed them to Sixth Street Shelter in Allentown, Pa. Attendees packed 500 wipes, 1,250 panty liners, 750 tampons and 1,500 daytime pads in addition to some last minute […]
By Michael AlbertoFreeform Editor TRIO Student Support Services is a federally-funded program that works towards assisting students in their undergraduate and post-undergraduate careers. Students that are eligible to take part in TRIO are able to take advantage of the many resources available for them to further ensure success throughout their time at KU and beyond. […]
By Nichole SchleihaufArts & Entertainment Editor KU Rock Ensemble I has released three albums from the past three consecutive years on all major streaming platforms. The music on these albums was performed and arranged completely by KU Commercial Music students and recorded in the campus Department of Music recording studio. Directed by Dr. Kevin Kjos, […]
By Carin HolmesNews Editor A new Dunkin’ Donuts is opening near KU’s campus. The location is set to be convenient for commuter students and students looking for work off-campus. “This is our third store, and there is room and time to move up for those who are just beginning their college career,” said Steven Vitez, […]
By Kaitlyn ReslineContributing Writer On Nov 11, KU’s sign language club, KU ABLE, invited KU alum Luciana Spinosi to speak with the club over Zoom. Spinosi talked about how she felt pegged into a box during her senior year of high school but KU showed her all the things she could do. “Not perfect, but […]
By Nichole SchleihaufArts & Entertainment Editor On Dec. 2, the KU International Student Organization (ISO) held an event inspired by the hit Korean Netflix show “Squid Game”. The event consisted of 5 rounds of elimination games, and the person who made it to the end received $100 USD. The first game was red light green […]
By Carin HolmesNews Editor The Community Outreach Center is looking for students who will be in Kutztown throughout the winter season to volunteer for Operation Snowflake. Operation Snowflake is a program run by the Community Outreach Center that recruits volunteers to help shovel the sidewalks and driveways for senior citizens in Kutztown or those who […]
By Devin BenderSports Editor An exciting fourth quarter in Andre Reed Stadium on Dec. 4 saw a fumble recovery by Jordan Davis, giving KU football a chance at victory over Shepherd University. Despite the recovery, a completed Hail Mary by SU gave them the victory and ended KU football’s season. An interception by Shephard’s Klayton […]