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Scranton Fringe Festival under glass for a second year
September 23, 2021
Gabby Ziegler
The Scranton Fringe Festival returns once again with a COVID-19 safe twist. The festival will bring a celebration of entertainment, performing arts, and live music to downtown Scranton. Tickets are $20...
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Musical Marywood: Room 108 rocks northeastern PA
September 23, 2021
Ellen Frantz
Room 108 is a pop punk cover band made up of friends who met in the Marywood Music, Theatre and Dance department. The band is made up of Mason Coccodrilli and John Kear, current Marywood music students,...
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The 2020 Tony Awards: predictions for an awards show that shouldn’t happen
September 22, 2021
Ellen Frantz
One of the biggest losses in the entertainment industry during the coronavirus pandemic was that of live theatre. I have spent a lot of time in Broadway theaters enjoying the magic that is a live on-stage...
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Marywood will not require COVID vaccine in fall semester
September 22, 2021
Emma Rushworth
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to burden the world, calls for vaccine mandates are on the rise. Despite recent mandates by the Biden administration for vaccinations in the military and businesses...
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Who’s Who on Campus: Dr. Paul Ballard
September 20, 2021
Carter Cerretani
With the Student Success team pushing to modernize its effort as well as the campus’ policies, a new, experienced face offers a fresh perspective. Dr. Paul Ballard joined the Marywood administration...
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Marywood will not require COVID vaccine in fall semester

September 22, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to burden the world, calls for vaccine mandates are on the rise. Despite recent mandates by the Biden administration for vaccinations...

Recent News Stories

Ann Boland-Chase returns for the Fall 2021 semester

September 16, 2021

Ann Boland-Chase, Marywood University’s Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services...

NEWS BRIEF: SGA announces new officers for 2021-22 year

September 9, 2021

The Student Government Association (SGA) has assembled its student body representatives for the 2021-22...

Community

Who’s Who on Campus: Dr. Paul Ballard

Carter Cerretani

September 20, 2021

With the Student Success team pushing to modernize its effort as well as the campus’ policies, a new, experienced face offers a fresh perspective. Dr. Paul Ballard joined...

Marywood celebrates its 107th annual opening liturgy and picnic

September 10, 2021

Out of the Darkness Walk hopes to shine a light on mental health

April 17, 2021

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Opinion

OPINION: The Catholic Church: “Do everything in love” except for same-sex marriage

Emma Rushworth, Opinion Editor

April 28, 2021

When same-sex marriage became legal in the United States in 2015, members of the LGBTQ community felt validated and liberated, myself included. However, six years after the...

Recent Opinion Stories

EDITORIAL: Marywood falters with COVID-19 rules

April 16, 2021

OPINION: Yes, you still need to mask up

April 12, 2021

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Arts & Entertainment

Scranton Fringe Festival under glass for a second year

Gabby Ziegler

September 23, 2021

The Scranton Fringe Festival returns once again with a COVID-19 safe twist. The festival will bring a celebration of entertainment, performing arts, and live music to downtown...

Musical Marywood: Room 108 rocks northeastern PA

Ellen Frantz

September 23, 2021

Room 108 is a pop punk cover band made up of friends who met in the Marywood Music, Theatre and Dance department. The band is made up of Mason Coccodrilli and John Kear,...

The 2020 Tony Awards: predictions for an awards show that shouldn’t happen

September 22, 2021

Popcorn Picks: Popcorn Picks: “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” another massive success for Marvel

September 15, 2021

September 12, 2021

As week one of the 2021 NFL season kicks off, many fans are excited to see how their favorite teams will do this season in comparison to last. Here are my predictions for...

COMMENTARY: The European Super League shows the power of sports fans

Max Burke, Sports Editor

April 28, 2021

When 12 European soccer clubs sought out to form the European Super League (ESL), it was clear to fans that greed was a driving force behind its establishment. The ESL...