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Amanda Morgan

Amanda Morgan, Staff Writer

Amanda is a transfer student to Marywood University, transferring from Lackawanna College with an associates degree in Professional Studies. She is now majoring in Writing and debating a double major with English Lit. She is a staff writer for The Wood Word where she is hoping to acquire skills for future careers. When she's not swamped with schoolwork she loves to read, paint, and watch movies with her fiancé.

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Bridge to Terabithia has won the John Newbery Medal for childrens literature despite parental backlash.

BookLash: Are the cold, hard realities found within “Bridge to Terabithia” not for young, innocent minds?

September 7, 2022
The Handmaids Tale is as controversial today as when it was first published, but is this controversy justified?

BookLash: Is “The Handmaid’s Tale” a scary prediction of the future?

May 4, 2022
The Lorax is a popular childrens book around Earth Day.

BookLash: “The Lorax”

April 21, 2022
Alice Walkers controversial novel was first published in 1982.

BookLash: “The Color Purple”

March 27, 2022
The Scranton area usually sees an average of 40 inches of snow per year.

OPINION: Driving tips to keep you safe this winter season

February 24, 2022
From 1818 to this 2020 edition, Frankenstein lives on.

BookLash: “Frankenstein”

February 14, 2022
Native American women are being silenced and cast aside by the justice system.

Native American rape victims deserve equal justice

November 18, 2021
The art exhibition is on display until Saturday, November 13.

“Altered States” art exhibition creates a spooktacular scene

November 9, 2021
Both the ordering and pickup lines fill up quickly at the Study Grounds cafe.

Study Grounds cafe sees long wait times during fall semester

November 2, 2021
According to the US Census Bureau, 18.7 % of the U.S. population is Hispanic.

Marywood University progresses towards becoming a Hispanic-serving institution

October 18, 2021
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