Counseling/Student Development Center takes on mental health 24/7, 365
Molly Boylan, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2013
The proliferation of mass shootings around the nation leaves many people searching for answers, trying to make sense of the terrible scenarios. Along with gun control, one of the most popular answers is to reflect on the state of mental health. According to “Now is the Time,” the White... (more...)
Local agencies work to fight hunger in Northeast PA
Molly Boylan, Community Editor
April 29, 2012
Hunger is global problem. Yet many Americans are unaware that their neighbors or co-workers are struggling to feed their families. In Lackawanna County, the problem is greater than many people might assume. And, it’s not just families that struggle. Many local food banks and non-profit... (more...)
Sister Anne had “profound experiences” in Rwanda and Burundi, Africa
Molly Boylan, Community Editor
April 18, 2012
Sr. Anne Munley, IHM, president of Marywood University, shared her recent experience of the African countries of Rwanda and Burundi with the campus community Feb. 27. The six-day “intensive and packed experience” was filled with learning, visits to rural communities, and thoughtful reflections,... (more...)
Student Spotlight: Erin Salinkas
Molly Boylan, Community Editor
April 18, 2012
Name: Erin Salinkas Graduation Year: 2015 Major: Pre- Chiropractic Program Hometown: Hallstead, PA Q: What drew you to Marywood University? Marywood was one of the only schools that offered the 3 and 3 program. It’s close to home and I heard they had a great Pre-Chiropractic program. Q:... (more...)
Student Spotlight: Carrie Rose Frattali
Molly Boylan, Community Editor
February 21, 2012
Name: Carrie Rose Frattali Graduation Year: 2013 Major: Architecture Hometown: Scranton, Pa. Q: Has the architecture program had any recent competitions for the students? Yes, on the eastern side of Lake Scranton is a parking lot where visitors can access the jogging path via one of three trails... (more...)
Student Spotlight: Daniel Sputa
Molly Boylan, Community Editor
January 31, 2012
Name: Daniel Sputa Year: 2012 Major: BAA Business Information Technology 2010M.S. – Financial Information Systems Hometown: Olomouc, Czech Republic Q:What is your involvement with the clubs on the Marywood campus? A:I am at Marywood University since 2006, and during that time, I was involved... (more...)
Community shines a light on lung cancer
Molly Boylan, Assistant Community Editor
December 6, 2011
Community and university members gathered to show their support for survivors and victims of lung cancer at the Shine-a-Light event in early November. This international event, held on Nov. 2, brought together communities to raise awareness and support for people affected by lung cancer. In... (more...)
Student Spotlight: Coty Soltus
Molly Boylan, Community Editor
December 6, 2011
Name: Coty Soltus Year: 2012 Major: Secondary Communication Arts/Theater Hometown: Browndale, PA Q: When did you decide you wanted to be a theater major? A: I got involved in theater very late in life—my senior year of high school—so in my freshmen year of college I never thought I... (more...)
Student Spotlight
Molly Boylan, Community Editor
October 23, 2011
Name: Elizabeth Schneider Year: First Year Graduate Student Major: Speech-Language Pathology Hometown: Port Jervis, New York Q: What is your favorite part of being a Speech-Language Pathology Major? A: My favorite part of the major is getting the opportunity to help others and learn something... (more...)
Empowering her sisters
Molly Boylan, Asst. Community Editor
September 25, 2011
Books on leadership and strength building line the bookshelves in Sister Jane Wakahiu’s office in the O’Neill Center for Healthy Families. But what Sister Jane knows about leadership hasn’t only come from the words in the books that line her shelves. They come from her many years of... (more...)