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Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins at KU’s Gender and Sexual Minorities Conference

By Kaitlyn ReslineContributing Writer On Oct. 01, 2021, keynote speaker, Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins spoke at the Gender and Sexual Minorities Conference . After touching on the mental health and intersectionality issues for individuals who are Black and LGBTQ+, Higgins expanded the conversation to discuss how individuals can support the community. Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins […]

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The Bagel Bar Cafe Unveils New Mural

By Jenny Wallace Arts & Entertainment Editor Over the past few weeks, local eatery The Bagel Bar Cafe teamed up with muralist Mike Miller, KU students and Kutztown Area High School students to create a masterful mural displayed on wall space behind the business. Sandy Green, former Kutztown mayor, and the Kutztown Community Partnership reached […]

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KU’s Art Galleries

By Jenny Wallace Arts & Entertainment Editor KU’s Spring 2021 art galleries are open. Upcoming student showcases are as follows: Atrium Gallery: Joey Strain April 10-April 23 Freshman Foundations April 24-May 4 CD MFA May 5-May 8 Bear’s Den Gallery: Nicholas Roberts & Katherine Raudenbush March 27-April 9 Gwendolyn Yoppolo “Full Spectrum” April 10-April 23 […]

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Lil Nas X’s “MONTERO” & “Satan Shoe” Controversy

By Jenny Wallace Arts & Entertainment Editor On March 26, “Old Town Road” music artist, Lil Nas X, released his latest music video for the single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name).” Featuring Satan and Lil Nas X’s depiction of Hell, some Twitter users were less than pleased. Singer Joyner Lucas tweeted, “I think the […]

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Selena Gomez Considers Retiring From Music

By Jenny Wallace Arts & Entertainment “Wizards of Waverly Place” actress and “Lose You to Love Me,” singer Selena Gomez has been low on Hollywood’s radar because of her inactivity on social media for the past three years. After years of fame and being harassed by paparazzi, she decided she needed to take a step […]

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Local PA Author Delivers An Unforgettable Manifesto for Young Activists

By Donovan Levine, Editor-In-Chief Jenny Wallace, Arts & Entertainment Michael G. Long is a local PA author from Lower Allen Township who will be publishing the book “Kids on the March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice,” which will be released on March 23. Long is the author and editor of […]

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Opinion – COVID-19’s Influence on Creativity

By Amber Hunsicker Freeform Editor COVID-19 has brought a new challenge into our lives, one of the greatest challenges yet— excessive screen time. This has caused some to struggle with creativity.  Since COVID-19, there have been several protocols put in place everywhere you go, causing school, work, and social events to move virtually. The online […]

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Pennsylvania Governor Wolf Announces Changes in COVID-19 Restrictions

By Carin Holmes Assistant News Editor Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced on Monday that some COVID-19 restrictions are going to be lifted or revised. The maximum occupancies for events has been increased, and out-of-state travel restrictions have been eliminated.  “We need to balance protecting public health with leading the state to a robust economic recovery,” […]

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Review: KUAB’s Kahoot Night with Brittany Broski

By Jenny Wallace Arts & Entertainment Editor On Feb. 18, KU’s Activities Board hosted a virtual Kahoot event with Brittany Broski, famous meme ‘Kombucha girl.’  The night started with a bad lag, as Kahoot over Zoom requires a stable connection and clear screen for the competition to stay fair. The lagging issue was cleared up […]

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Review: Netflix’s “I Care a Lot”

By Spencer Ford Contributing Writer Netflix’s most recent original film, “I Care a Lot,” has just been released on the streaming service’s US platform and has caused buzz amongst various social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok. The film stars Rosamund Park as Marla Grayson, a shady legal guardian for the state. Grayson and her […]