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Library Science Spring Book Review welcomes KU alums, professors, and students

Participants shared book reviews, and attendees got to take home new books By Molly Kutz On Thursday, Mar. 23, KU alums, professors, and students gathered in the MSU to attend the Library Science Spring Book Review.  Participants shared their published book reviews from last year at the Spring Book Review, and all attendees and participants […]

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KU students surprised with camel for “Hump Day”

KU students gather around a camel (dromedary, actually) that visited campus on Wednesday, Apr. 12.The Event was hosted by KUAB. The camel’s name is Percy and it was brought to campus as a surprise for “Hump Day”.

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KU drops two in Monday’s doubleheader against Bloomsburg

Huskies outscore Golden Bears, 29-10 By Gavin Riley In a doubleheader matchup against Bloomsburg on Monday, April 3, KU lost both, losing 6-5 and 23-5. It was not a good day offensively and defensively for the Golden Bears, who were outscored 29-10. Game 1: Bloomsburg 6, KU 5 Bloomsburg, the home team, jumped out to […]

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KU Department of Athletics hosts mental health series for spring 2023

Programs and events assist athletes with mental and emotional health issues By Molly Kutz Mental health concerns for college student athletes nation-wide continue to be a concern. According to a 2022 study by the NCAA, mental exhaustion along with anxiety and depression “remain 1.5 to two times higher than identified before the COVID-19 pandemic.”  In […]

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Famous Marvel Comics writer Gabby Rivera speaks at KU

Native Bronx author talks about the intersectionality of being Latinx & Queer By Gabriela Martinez Last Thursday, Mar. 30, famous writer, Gabby Rivera, who wrote Marvel’s America Chavez solo series and Juliet Takes a Breath, came to speak at KU. Dr Colleen Clemens introduced her before a room filled with students eager to hear the […]

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Opinion: Residence Life desk receptionists should be paid more

They have too many responsibilities for not enough pay I’m happy to report that the hourly wage for desk receptionists will be increased to $9 an hour for the fall semester of 2023. That’s a step forward, but I still don’t believe this is enough compensation. Here’s why: The job is demanding; DRs watch who […]

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Phillies 2023 pitching preview

Strong line-up including Nola, Wheeler, Suarez bodes well for team By Molly Kutz Until 2022, the Phillies had not made an appearance in the playoffs since 2011 and had not seen the World Series since 2009. In the 2022 season, Philadelphia was best known for their offense as their sluggers helped them make it to […]

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Saving Journalism Summit comes to KU

More than 200 local high school students slated to attend By Michael Downing Approximately 200 local high school students will descend on KU to participate in a Journalism Summit on Wednesday, April 12 in the McFarland Student Union. Scheduled speakers include Wendy Davis from WFMZ, who will deliver the keynote address on the importance of […]

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Kutztown Well-Being “We Got Your Back!” Events on April 14

Kutztown Well-Being, Student Involvement By Michael Alberto The Kutztown Well-Being Committee is putting together an event on  April 14 from 10 AM – 3 PM in MSU 223. The event, titled “We Got Your Back!”, includes Tai Chi (10 AM), Sound Bath Meditation (11:10 AM), Speak from the Heart (11:45 AM), Crystal Bowl Meditation (1:15 […]

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Profile: Kylie Sourbeck fights for better mental health in student athletes

Soccer player volunteers for Morgan’s Message By Dana Wentz Kylie Sourbeck, an athlete and Psychology major at KU, has been fighting for change for better mental health in student-athletes. Kylie is from Canton, Mich., where she has played sports her whole life. During her senior year of high school, Kylie tore her ACL. She faced a […]