New South Campus sign vandalized
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
November 20, 2011
The new sign that marked Marywood’s new South Campus on the corner of Electric Street and North Washington Avenue was vandalized on Friday, September 30. Vandals removed several letters that once spelled out “Marywood University” as well as the Marywood emblem. Now, nearly a month... Read more »
Mission possible
Wood Word Editorial Board
November 20, 2011
Need has never been greater in our communities, especially as we approach the holiday season amid a depressed economy. True to its mission of service, Marywood University continually answers the call of those in need of help in these difficult times. As a result, a sometimes overwhelming number of... Read more »
Becca Schoenberg: Women’s Tennis Rookie
Erica Nealon, Correspondent
November 20, 2011
Q: Where are you from? A: Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. Q: How long have you been playing tennis? A: I’ve played on and off since I was young. I was on the high school team but didn’t play my senior year because the soccer season was moved to the fall, which was also tennis season. Q: When did... Read more »
Gone but not forgotten
Dave Scarnato, Sports Co-Editor
November 20, 2011
Outgoing, personable, charismatic. These were some words that the Holy Cross High School Boy’s Soccer team used to describe Jamie Kotula, a student who passed away last January in an automobile accident on his way to school. The tragedy shook-up the entire school community. Jamie, according to captains... Read more »
Women’s cross-country wins second straight title
Robin Trojanowicz, Correspondent
November 20, 2011
The women’s cross-country team claimed the Colonial States Athletic Conference Championship title for a second year in a row. Held on the snowy Saturday of October 29 at Keystone College in La Plume, the Pacers, coached by Kevin Borrelli and John Evangelista, managed to run away with the title despite... Read more »
Scranton music scene alive and well
Tatim Brace, Correspondent
November 20, 2011
The Scranton area music scene is alive and well, with many venues that play host to shows and concerts of all different genres. No matter your preference—metal, hardcore, acoustic, alternative, folk, dub-step, punk and ska, just to name a few–there is most likely a show for you. The strong music... Read more »
November: Sudoku
November 17, 2011
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Study abroad opens world to students
Caroline Casey, Correspondent
November 17, 2011
London, England; Florence, Italy; Granada, Spain. Imagine living in one of these places for an entire semester. More than 120 Marywood students are considering it, judging by the turnout at the recent Study Abroad Fair sponsored by the Office for International Affairs. Representatives from four different... Read more »
Students support athletics at Marywood Madness
Steve Mushal & Alison Trautmann, Correspondent & Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2011
Students gathered in the gym on October 20 for Marywood Madness, an event that celebrated Marywood athletics as well as announced the Homecoming Court. Seniors, Cory Chase and Kelly Hench were chosen as King and Queen while Addie Long and Matt Maldonato walked away with the titles of Princess and Prince.... Read more »
Marywood swim teams dive in for a championship run
Dave Scarnato, Sports Co-Editor
November 16, 2011
The Marywood swimming and dive program is coming off their inaugural campaign. Last year, the program did well for itself for the first time. But this year, the Pacers are ready to prove that they are contenders. The Pacers now have a home pool, as well as a new conference. The program will belong to... Read more »
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