Changes in Marywood Dining Services

October 1, 2009

Marywood's latest addition to the Learning Resource Center, the Study Grounds. Photo Credit; Alison Trautmann. By Alison Trautmann Assistant Editor-in-Chief Students may notice changes in the Dining Services this year at Marywood University.  From the addition of the coffee shop “Study Grounds”... Read more »

Sr. Anne: Enlivened by Marywood Past, Present and Future

October 1, 2009

As Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., settles into her third year as president of Marywood University, she reflects on the spirit of the institution and her vision for the future. Sr. Anne recently addressed questions from Amanda Toth, Editor-in-Chief of The Wood Word. The Wood Word: What do you enjoy... Read more »

Artist Seeks Beauty in the Everyday

October 1, 2009

By Mandy Boyle Advertising Sales Manager/Entertainment Editor Day to Day, a collection of photographs by artist Ivana Pavelka, is on display in the Shields Center for Visual Arts’ Suraci Gallery from September 18 through October 18 and will depict a variety of objects and locations that are part... Read more »

Feety Pajamas Play Warped Tour 2009

October 1, 2009

Feety Pajamas was voted onto the Warped Tour. Photo Credit: myspace.com/feetypajamas By Brittany Whittemore Staff Writer A local band that was started by students and alumni from Marywood played Warped Tour 2009 in Long Branch, New Jersey this past summer.  The six members of this ska/punk/jazz band,... Read more »

District 9 Movie Review

October 1, 2009

Cover of District 9 [Blu-ray] By Sean Werner Staff Writer “District 9” was released in theatres nationwide August 14th, 2009.  The movie stars Sharlto Copley and is directed by Neill Blomkamp, who also co-wrote the film with Terri Tatchell. However, probably the biggest name associated with... Read more »

Change Not Derange: A Republican Perspective

October 1, 2009

Image by Fibonacci Blue via Flickr By Josh Rumage Staff Writer Everyone gets sick occasionally. But nowadays with the battle over health care in Washington, D.C., it may not be a good time to fall ill. For the last few months, there has been national debate on health care and how it can be reformed.... Read more »

Looking for Something To Do This Weekend?

October 1, 2009

Photo Credit: www.savvygrouse.com By Mandy Boyle Advertising Sales Manager/Entertainment Editor Chances are, if you’re like most students, you’d like to get out and have a little fun this weekend. But what if you’re not from Scranton? What if you’re not sure where to go? What... Read more »

Evict Vick

October 1, 2009

Image by y-its-mom via Flickr By Lee Leibert Staff Writer When you think of football, what is the first thing that you just think of? Trading cards, cheerleaders, sitting on the bleachers and maybe enjoying the game with friends and family are a few things that come to mind. Well sometimes when... Read more »

The Economy and the Student

October 1, 2009

By Nicole Eatz Staff Writer This year students are struggling with the high costs of college. In my opinion, the bad economy should not affect students. No one should be penalized for not having enough money. That is why we have financial aid. Many students have to stay on campus instead of experiencing... Read more »

Lou Reed Riff and Rants

October 1, 2009

Photo Credit: rateyourmusic.com By Rob Minor Staff Writer There is no question that something profound had taken hold of Lou Reed while recording the album Take No Prisoners. Take No Prisoners was a first time live album recorded by Mr. Reed over a three-day period at the Bottom Line in New York City.... Read more »

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