Students have the ability to prevent bed bugs on campus
December 20, 2010
Elysabethe Brown News Editor “Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite.” Once considered just part of a bedtime saying, bed bugs have been popping up in the news recently, due to a recent outbreak in the U.S. So how can students be sure that they are safe from these little monsters,... Read more »
The Beatles are now on iTunes
December 20, 2010
Image by jakksky via Flickr Alison Trautmann Editor-in-Chief November 15 saw the Apple home page display a message that said “Tomorrow is just another day. That you’ll never forget.” Apple followers instantly began salivating at the prospect of new technology being released but it turned... Read more »
Student reflects on experience at Northeastern U.S. Conference on Disability
December 20, 2010
Left to right Lisa Keller, student at the University of Scranton, Pennsylvania senator, Bob Casey, Casey Walters, Sharon Quinn, Director of Core Consumer Services. Photo courtesy of Casey Walters. Casey Walters Guest Contributor Education, advocacy, and empowerment; these are just a few terms that I... Read more »
SGA continues to move forward
December 20, 2010
Nicholas Pesarcik Public Affairs Officer ‘13 Although the semester is near its end, the momentum behind the Undergraduate Student Government Association is not slowing up. With nearly half of the year behind us, and six out of thirteen meetings in the past, the achievements SGA has accomplished so... Read more »
Politically correct holiday greetings are a sensitive subject
December 20, 2010
Image Source: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/657461 Robert Hannon Staff Writer Twas’ the night before finals and all through the dorms, all students were studying (as was the norm). Excited for Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate), there arose such a bellow right smack dab in the center of Mellow.... Read more »
Movie ticket prices are too expensive
December 20, 2010
Image via Wikipedia Rachel Mizanty Staff Writer You just finished working your shift at McDonalds, getting minimum wage and tired from your long night. Tomorrow is Friday, payday, and you and a bunch of your friends are going to the movies to celebrate the start of the weekend. Seven dollars and... Read more »
Is Bed Intruder Song insensitive?
December 20, 2010
Antoine Dodson in the video on which the “Bed Intruder Song” was based. Photo credit http://www.businessinsider.com/. Alyssa Heater Staff Writer Type in “Bed Intruder Song” into any search bar and you’ll find yourself instantly among an array of videos featuring the ever charismatic Antoine... Read more »
Fulbright scholar comes from Iraq to study at Marywood
December 20, 2010
Dr. Amir Alakaam takes care of a small patient. Dr. Alakaam, a current nutrition major, is changing his field of expertise by studying at Marywood. Photo courtesy of Dr. Amir Alaakam. Alison Trautmann Editor-in-Chief Dr. Amir Alakaam, a doctor from Iraq, gained a Fulbright Scholarship to study at Marywood.... Read more »
Parking continues to cause problems
December 20, 2010
Photo Source: http://www.marywood.edu/campus-safety/policies/ Alison Trautmann Editor-in-Chief The Wood Word published an article about the parking situation at Marywood in the October issue of the paper. Feedback to the article revealed that the issue was not covered as thoroughly as readers would... Read more »
Sidewalk chalk creates a stir on campus
December 20, 2010
The derogatory chalk writings took place by this statue outside of Nazareth Student Center. Photo credit Jeremy Barket. Jeremy Barket Staff Writer During the week following Marywood University’s fall break, a derogatory phrase potentially offending certain groups of people was found written... Read more »
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