Writing a Resume the Right Way
February 1, 2010
By Anne Marie Coar Staff Writer “Start a résumé sooner rather than later and let it be a document that grows with you.” Ms. Christina Whitney, assistant director of Marywood University Career Services, believes this is one point to emphasize when delving into the world of résumé writing. ... Read more »
Taking Up Space: A Special Guest Commentary
February 1, 2010
Image via Wikipedia By Anonymous Editor’s Note: It’s really a sad state of affairs for a student newspaper when all the staff but one is graduating at the end of this semester, and yet barely any student writers come to the meetings to write for the Wood Word. So I found a freshman journalism... Read more »
Battling Hunger in Our Backyard
February 1, 2010
By Andrea Fritchey Staff Writer We’re all in need. The current economic situation in America has not been easy for any of us. Thousands of people have lost their jobs, leaving families without food, shelter, and the basic necessities of life. This may seem too overwhelming to grasp, but WE CAN HELP!... Read more »
Microfinance: An Answer to Global Poverty?
February 1, 2010
By Mandy Boyle Advertising Sales Manager/Entertainment Editor When Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus and his Grameen Bank were honored with the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, the world was introduced to a new way of thinking when it came to financing the entrepreneurial spirit. Grameen Bank in Bangladesh... Read more »
Postcard Campaign for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
February 1, 2010
By Victoria Clarizio Staff Writer In the coming weeks Marywood will be participating in the Postcard Campaign for Comprehensive Immigration Reform which is being sponsored by Justice for Immigrants, a campaign started by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops(USCCB). This campaign grew from... Read more »
Chicken Man of Guatemala
February 1, 2010
Marywood students pick coffee in San Lucas. From left-right: Katie Fox, Nicole Sofie, Emilia Sitja, Alexandra Marisa, Colleen McDonald, Brooke Reed, Erin Kelley, and Brianna Kreutzer. Photo Credit: Sister Donna Korba By Chuck Fisher Peace & Justice Editor A rooster crowed. I turned to the Guatemalan... Read more »
Playing Cupid on a Budget
February 1, 2010
By Arielle Kovalich Staff Writer A sigh of relief may be heard around the U.S. now that the Christmas holidays are over, and for January our stress levels may finally be lower. But, one other thing may also be lower: our bank accounts. To top off the money woes that follow the Christmas present bank... Read more »
The Art of the Brick Debuts at The Everhart Museum
February 1, 2010
By Mandy Boyle Advertising Sales Manager/Entertainment Editor The Everhart Museum is about to build up an exhibit that’s sure to get you remembering those days when you spent hours in your room playing with wonderful little plastic blocks. The Art of Brick, a new exhibit set to open on February... Read more »
Ice Under the Big Top: Clarks Summit Festival of Ice
February 1, 2010
Ice Under the Big Top poster. Photo Credit: theabingtons.org. By Mandy Boyle Advertising Sales Manager/Entertainment Editor Enjoying winter weather can be challenging, especially if you’re stuck inside because of the temperatures. Not to worry. In Northeastern Pennsylvania, there’s one event... Read more »
A Taste From Home: Stuffed French Toast
February 1, 2010
Image via Wikipedia By Jean Gruber Staff Writer ‘Tis the season of love. I realize many of us have different opinions about Valentine’s Day, but I learned early on that showing myself a little extra love on this day was enjoyable, mainly because it’s my birthday. This month I’d like... Read more »
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