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Binge Breaks: “Nancy Drew” shows the teenage detective’s staying power
April 29, 2021
Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
Legendary teenage sleuth Nancy Drew has been a significant figure in literature, television, video games and film since the 1930s. Now, The CW's "Nancy Drew" series proves that the titular character is...
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COMMENTARY: The European Super League shows the power of sports fans
April 28, 2021
Max Burke, Sports Editor
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 consisted of the wealthiest clubs...
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OPINION: The Catholic Church: “Do everything in love” except for same-sex marriage
April 28, 2021
Emma Rushworth, Opinion Editor
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 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges,...
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COVID-19 vaccine clinics held on campus
April 28, 2021
Ellen Frantz, News Editor
The COVID-19 vaccine roll-out has reached Marywood University’s campus. On April 8 and April 16, the university hosted pop-up vaccine clinics that allowed members of the Marywood community to receive...
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Popcorn Picks: The 2021 Oscar nominees are an eclectic group
April 23, 2021
Ellen Frantz, News Editor
Film-lovers were on the edge of their seats when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the postponement of the 93rd annual Academy Awards due to COVID-19. However, just like any good...
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Marywood announces plans for Fall 2021 semester

June 2, 2021

After a year and a half of offering classes online with in-person enrichment sessions under the Hybridge model, Marywood University will discontinue the Hybridge model and...

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Marywood celebrates 103rd commencement on campus

May 17, 2021

Students from 10 different countries and 30 different states graduated at Marywood’s 103rd commencement...

COVID-19 vaccine clinics held on campus

April 28, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine roll-out has reached Marywood University’s campus. On April 8 and April 16, the...

Community

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

Elizabeth Deroba, Community Editor

April 17, 2021

Marywood will host an Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention tomorrow at Nay Aug Park. Early Childhood and Elementary Education Major Bianca Gifford, the chair...

Group Spotlight: Volunteers in Action strives to broaden S.M.I.L.E.s

April 12, 2021

The Center for Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation presents the Black Voices Speaker Series

March 18, 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

Press Play: Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album is anything but “Sour”

Ellen Frantz

June 22, 2021

If there is any album that deserves a standing ovation, it would be Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album “Sour.” Rodrigo, who is only 18 years old, released her debut album...

Binge Breaks: “Nancy Drew” shows the teenage detective’s staying power

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief

April 29, 2021

Legendary teenage sleuth Nancy Drew has been a significant figure in literature, television, video games and film since the 1930s. Now, The CW's "Nancy Drew" series proves...

Popcorn Picks: The 2021 Oscar nominees are an eclectic group

April 23, 2021

Senior Art Exhibit underway in the Mahady and Suraci Galleries

April 23, 2021

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Sports

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...

COMMENTARY: Jake Paul defeats Ben Askren in a successful Triller Fight Night

Max Burke, Sports Editor

April 20, 2021

This past Saturday, YouTube star Jake Paul took on former UFC fighter and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren in a boxing match. In under two minutes, Jake Paul connected with a swift...