The Autobots vs. Decepticons
February 1, 2009
By Chuck Fisher Staff Writer I like the Transformers. You know, the animated Japanese robots that can transform from 1968 Cameros to sixty foot tall, gun toting, mechanisms of destruction! Aside from the robotic coolness, the underlying story of the Transformers involves a seemingly endless struggle... Read more »
March for Life
February 1, 2009
Image by Getty Images via Daylife By Victoria Clarizio Staff Writer On Thursday, January 22, S.O.U.L. (Students Organized to Uphold Life), Marywood’s Pro-Life club, joined one million others for the 36th annual March for Life in Washington D.C., but their participation in the March actually... Read more »
Midsummer in Midwinter
February 1, 2009
Photo Credit: Nathan Bradley By Nathan Bradley Publicity Director On February 20 and 21, the Communication Arts Department will proudly present William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. However, since it is February, the actors will be trading their traditional summer attire for fur coats... Read more »
The Dark Tower Series Revisited
February 1, 2009
Cover via Amazon By Rob Minor Staff Writer One of my biggest rules about reading is, read books you want to read, but avoid books that you have to read simply because a book shouldn’t have to be read, but if a book catches your fancy, even if it’s about calculus, by all means pick it up and... Read more »
Five Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills
February 1, 2009
By Mandy Boyle Advertising Sales Manager/Entertainment Editor It’s true – even the greatest of writers have their moments of weakness. Writing, like other art forms, can be challenging to do well, especially when you have a passion for it. Let’s face it. There are few things as intimidating as... Read more »
Sundance 2009: A Recap
February 1, 2009
By Mandy Boyle Advertising Sales Manager/Entertainment Editor With Oscar season upon us, film lovers are buzzing with activity about the best and brightest films of 2008, however, the unsung heroes of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival are just starting to sparkle. The hype for the Sundance Festival came... Read more »
Two Weeks' Worth of Romance: 14 Best Valentine's Day Movies
February 1, 2009
Cover of When Harry Met Sally By Mandy Boyle Advertising Sales Manager/Entertainment Editor Normally, I’m not the kind of girl who enjoys watching back-to-back chick flicks; however, preparing for this article was not only fun, but it was a great experience to expose myself to several films... Read more »
10 Questions: Shannon Gillena
February 1, 2009
By Jamee Horgan Staff Writer Who: Shannon Gillena Year: Junior Major: Athletic training major Sport: Lacrosse Shannon Gillena. Photo Credit: mupacers.com Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip Favorite Hobbies: Playing lacrosse, working out, hanging with my friends and roomies and working... Read more »
Joe Ross Leaves Behind Legacy at Marywood
February 1, 2009
Coach Ross established the baseball program at Marywood University. Photo Credit: Andrew Smith By Christian Wagner Sports Editor “He is one of my best friends. He will do anything for you at anytime, no questions asked,” said interim Coach Jerry Davis, who was chosen to replace Joe Ross this season... Read more »
We Wanna Dance With Somebody: Why the Pacers Have a Chance to Dance
February 1, 2009
By Brian Johnson Staff Writer “Oh! I wanna dance with somebody. I wanna feel the heat with somebody. Yeah! I wanna dance with somebody, with somebody who loves me.” That classic anthem is sung by Whitney Houston in the song “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.” You may be asking yourself, what does... Read more »


