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Opinion: Acknowledge your own self worth

By Carliss Lewis Contributing Writer If somebody asks you, “who are you,” what would you say? Your name, age, job position or gender? Those are descriptive words that you list on your I.D. Those features are only part of who you are on the outside, not who you are inside. Knowing yourself is one of […]

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Review: “Humanity” showcases Gervais’ wit and analysis

By Cody Myers Staff Writer Ricky Gervais is best known for creating and starring in “The Office” (UK). The British sitcom was incredibly cringe-worthy and massively successful. “Humanity” is Gervais’ first stand-up comedy special in seven years. While he has spent a lot of time away from the stage, and some believe the 56-year-old has […]

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Alyssa Edwards hosts annual Allies Drag Show

By Heather Gursky Assistant A&E Editor There was a full audience in the main theatre of Schaeffer Auditorium on Thursday, April 5 waiting for the annual Allies Drag Show to start. While waiting for the show to begin, one student commented, “This is my third show I have attended. I am so excited to see what […]

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Peter Staley speaks of experiences, results of activism in visit to campus

By Gabriela Laracca Staff Writer On April 4 at 7 p.m. in Boehm 145, HIV/AIDS awareness and LGBT rights activist Peter Staley gave his presentation, “Fighting Back: From ACT UP to the Resistance” to a diverse audience of students, staff and local residents. Staley was invited by Dr. Curt Herr of the English Department to spread […]

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Women’s Lacrosse falls to 12th ranked West Chester

By Ronald Hanaki Staff Writer On April 5, the No. 12-ranked West Chester University Golden Rams topped KU Women’s Lacrosse 14-5 at Andre Reed Stadium. With the win, West Chester is now a perfect 10-0 on the season. For the Golden Bears, this was the second of a four-game home stand. KU came into this […]

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KU Baseball Drops First Two Games of Conference Play

 By Ronald Hanaki Contributing Writer On March 25, KU Baseball dropped its road twin bill to the Bloomsburg University Huskies to open the 2018 season’s conference play. The Huskies got to KU pitching early, and BU’s pitchers flummoxed KU’s hitters all afternoon. The upshot was that BU swept KU 6-1 and 9-1 in two disappointing […]

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ACT presents: “Almost, Maine”

Nickey Siegerman Contributing Writer We all adore a good love story, one that will transport us to the world of the characters in front of us. We feel something through it, knowing that there will be some form of understanding and personal feelings that we can draw from any moment at all. Actors Creating Theatre […]

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First Major of the season teeing off

By Zach Cole Contributing Writer It is the early weeks of April, which signals that golf’s first major, The Masters Tournament is here, with this year’s tournament being the most anticipated one yet. With the biggest names in golf, like Phil Mickelson, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Bubba Watson, Sergio Garcia, Jason Day, and […]

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Why the Phillies are back on the road to relevance

By Jacob Bachman Contributing Writer   An early push at the Winter Meetings, where the Philadelphia Phillies landed Carlos Santana, Tommy Hunter and Pat Neshek was a sign of bigger things to come. After sitting out free agency for several years, the Phillies announced their intentions boldly and came away with right-hander Jake Arrieta on […]

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KU softball falls short in two comeback efforts against Shippensburg

By Kyle Krajewski Sports Editor KU softball played in their first PSAC games of the season, which turned out to be a doubleheader against Shippensburg. The Golden Bears took two tough losses, as both games ended with seventh inning rallies that came up short. The Golden Bears only scored five runs for the day and […]