International week events planned for November 15-21
November 18, 2010
The Marywood University International Club is hosting several events in recognition of International Week. All are invited to attend. Jesus in Islam, Monday, November 15, 4:30 p.m., Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center. Organized by the Turkish Student Association. International Dinner, Wednesday, November... Read more »
Turkish Students Association sponsors panel discussion
November 18, 2010
The Turkish Students Association of Marywood University sponsored the panel discussion, Dialog of Civilizations: Islam’s Perspective. The panel of diverse religious leaders focused on opportunities for mutual understanding and collaboration among the world’s religions. The discussion was in response... Read more »
Lambda Iota Tau sponsors Book Swap and Sale
November 18, 2010
Students and faculty support the Book Swap and Sale left to right, Kendra Rafferty, junior, English major, Peri Blomquist, senior, English major, Dr. Helen Bittel, chair, English department, and Dr. Charles DeCelles, chair, religious studies program. Photo credit Ann L. Williams. Students, faculty and... Read more »
Paperless libraries have potential
November 18, 2010
Alison Trautmann Editor-in-Chief Stacks of books giving off that slightly musty and papery scent that lets you know that you are in a library. But how long will this image of a library last? Some people are predicting that paperless libraries will soon be replacing their analog counterparts. There are... Read more »
Is common courtesy dead?
November 18, 2010
Image via Wikipedia Kelly Rickert Staff Writer Today’s technology allows people to communicate in mere seconds. With email, Twitter, or Facebook being delivered straight to cell phones, it is easier than ever to send and receive urgent messages at a moment’s notice. Yet, emails or phone calls... Read more »
Events on weekends at Marywood
November 18, 2010
Image via Wikipedia Tatim Brace Staff Writer Picture yourself roaming around campus on a Friday evening after classes. Your life is temporarily stress-free after the school week has finished. You’re excited to hang out with people, maybe hit up First Stop or participate in a club activity. You... Read more »
Haunted Marywood – real or just pretend?
November 18, 2010
The lone door in the Liberal Arts Center looms at the top of a staircase. Photo credit Lauren Reinhardt. Jeremy Barket Staff Writer Dorm rooms oddly opening for no specific reason. Books and posters randomly flying off desks. Ghosts of former nuns who have died appearing in strange places and hallways.... Read more »
Review of Apple’s iPad
November 18, 2010
Roxanne DeAngelo Staff Writer As described by Apple, “The iPad is the best way to experience the web, e-mail, photos, and videos, hands down.” “I think they’re pretty cool,” says James Stolfi, “I’d probably buy one if they weren’t so expensive.” Released in April of this year, you could... Read more »
Sketchers Shape-Ups: lose weight while walking
November 18, 2010
Sketchers Shape-Ups are supposedly a way to exercise without going to the gym. Photo credit http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID19078/images/Skechers_Shape_Ups.jpg. Jeremy Barket Staff Writer In between all of the commercials and print advertisements for weight loss products, I am sure you’ve all... Read more »
New Student Retreat welcomed freshmen
November 18, 2010
Morgan Strasser Staff Writer The participants of the New Student Retreat after a weekend of reflection and fun. Photo courtesy of Emily Szczerba This year’s New Student Retreat was held on September 17-19 at the Fatima Retreat Center in Dalton. Father Brian F. Van Fossen, Chaplain of Marywood University... Read more »
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