Searching for happiness
Dr. Margaret S. Karolyi, Special Contributor to The Wood Word
October 26, 2011
If you are searching for happiness, you are not alone. Some of the 150+ titles found on Amazon.com indicate demand for ‘happy books” The focus ranges from the bedroom to the workplace, from dogs to spouses. Examples include “The Art of Happiness.”, “Stumbling on Happiness.”, “The Happiness... Read more »
Plans for Marywood’s South Campus tentative; cleanup underway
Sarah E. Cruz, Staff Writer
October 23, 2011
Plans are being made for the newest addition to Marywood University, known as South Campus. Meanwhile, the arduous task of getting the property ready for renovation and revitalization is proceeding. The former site of the Scranton State School for the Deaf, comprised of nine acres and nine buildings,... Read more »
Marywood streets named after influential IHM Sisters
Ashley Padula, Staff Writer
October 23, 2011
Every Marywood University campus street now has an official name. Since the end of the spring semester, these names have been prominently displayed on the newly installed street signs around campus. Marywood University recently purchased new street signs for many streets scattered throughout campus... Read more »
Health and Human services welcomes new dean
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
October 23, 2011
The College of Health and Human Services welcomes the newest member to their department, Dr. Mark E. Rogers, who will take over as dean. Rogers comes to the staff with 27 years of experience, holding degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lloyd Lyter, member of the search committee... Read more »
Scholarship dinner recognizes student recipients, benefactors
Alison Trautmann, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2011
Marywood University held its annual scholarship dinner on Sept. 30. Students who receive named scholarships and Marywood Scholars were invited to the event in order to meet the benefactors who make the scholarships possible. Students attended a reception before the dinner where they were able to mingle... Read more »
As time passes, do not forget about flood victims
The Wood Word Editorial Board
October 23, 2011
It’s been just over one month since floodwaters resulting from Hurricane Irene and tropical storm Lee ravaged several communities across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Thousands of people have experienced damage to property as well as displacement from their homes. The areas surrounding Wilkes-Barre –including... Read more »
Gadget Guru: Latest iPhone hasn’t lived up to hype
Vincent Mecca, Opinion Co-Editor
October 23, 2011
With new technology being produced every day, it’s hard to keep up and know what is the best or most current when it comes to gadgets. However, a product that always gets special attention and often makes the news year after year is none other than Apple’s iPhone. This year, the fifth iPhone debuted... Read more »
Fueled by News: New app turns smartphones into spy tool
Joe Petro, Opinion Co-Editor
October 23, 2011
SpyBubble is a new application for smartphones that turns your cellular device into a monitoring and tracking device for third parties. The distributors of this product promote it as a safe and easy way to monitor children, employees, and cheating spouses. The application is free to users and is completely... Read more »
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to “God’s angels” for flood aid
October 23, 2011
Dear Editor: My name is Alice Smith. I just want to say I have been working in West Pittston with the flood victims, but I am not one of the victims of the flood. I wanted to help and on one Saturday afternoon a few of your students were there to help the victims of the flood. These volunteers... Read more »
Young proving never too old for new start
Shane Ostroski, Sports Co-Editor
October 23, 2011
Diana Young did not have the typical off-season for a college athlete. While most athletes were working hard on their game, the senior Health and Physical Education major from Federalsburg, Md., was working hard on making a decision. Young had to decide whether she would continue playing soccer, the... Read more »
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