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How to Balance Relationships with School

By Nicole Curcio News Editor Being a student requires time to attend class, do homework, and study. Additionally, some students need to find time, not only for themselves, but for a significant other. Finding the balance between school and a relationship is something couples learn to work around. Sophomore business…

Campus Farm Takes Root

By Caroline Ryan co-Editor-in-Chief The Sustainability Club, which changed its name to the Coalition for Conservation this semester, is in the process of starting a campus farm. The club has a small plot of garden space near the Public Safety building on the east side of campus, which they will…

When I Say Forensics, You Say Science

By Kristina Huderski Features Editor Kelly Carey, a senior forensic science major, has figured out a way to balance an internship, cheerleading, and school. Carey has excellent grades, is captain of the cheerleading team, and has had an internship with one of the premier law enforcement agencies around the world…

Pet of the Week: Meet Arthur

By Kristina Huderski Features Editor Arthur, owned by senior broadcasting major, Rebecca Sapan, is a 10-month-old Cavapoochon. Sapan bought Arthur in Aug. 2016 from a breeder in Lancaster, PA and he now lives happily in Hicksville, Long Island. When faced with stress, Sapan looks to Arthur to cheer her up…

Laugh Your Way Through Stress

By Paola Guzman Head Copyeditor With midterms right around the corner, stress is inevitable for most students. College students have to juggle countless activities including school, work, a social life, clubs and health. It is no wonder that 31.8 percent of students nationally have reported that stress has directly affected…

Professor of the Week: Shawn Welnak

By Anand Venigalla Staff Writer Assistant Professor Shawn Welnak of the philosophy department in his office at Winnick House. Welnak is uncovering an answer to the question, “What is liberal education?” and how is it related to the human being, the city, political life, and the cosmos? The Pioneer (TP):…

Dance Student Takes on Broadway

By Kristina Huderski Features Editor Senior dance major Rhaamell Burke-Missouri is proof that you don’t have to find your passion at a young age in order to succeed. Burke-Missouri did not start dancing until the age of 19, but has been in love with it ever since. Now at the…

Healthy Eating on Campus

By Caroline Ryan Co-Editor-in-Chief Juggling classes, homework, extracurricular activities and an active social life can be stressful for college students. Eating healthy foods is probably the last thing on your mind, but choosing healthy options is important for so many reasons. The campus nutritionists, graduate students working as dietetic interns…