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Eminem takes a knee during halftime show performance as Black ally and in continued support of Colin Kaepernick.

Super Bowl Halftime show stands out from the rest

Ali Smith, Arts & Leisure Editor February 16, 2022

Last year, I smeared The Weeknd for his chaotic Super Bowl halftime performance. This year, though, for the 56th annual Super Bowl Halftime Show, the OG hip-hop artists showed the young artists of this...

Nicholas Fagen’s vulnerable collection of poetry and prose was craftfully illustrated by 2019 alumna Maria Hays.

Gannon alumni publish prose and poetry book

Ali Smith, Arts & Leisure Editor February 16, 2022

Two Gannon University alumni have recently added to the school’s list of published authors with “A Moment in Time;” a collection of poetry and prose work from writer Nicholas Fagan and illustrator...

Von Richter and DiFonzo co-write spring play

Madeline Bruce, Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2022

Gannon University’s Schuster Theatre will debut its production, “Merry Murder Mystery,” at 8 p.m. Thursday as part of the ongoing Mini Fringe Festival.  The show is written and produced by students...

Lily James, left, and Sebastian Stan star in new Hulu show based in the ‘90s.

Hulu relives ‘90s rampage relationship

Madyson Wakeley, Staff Writer February 9, 2022

Hulu dropped the first three episodes of its highly anticipated drama “Pam & Tommy” Feb. 2. The series is based on the celebrity drama that surrounded “Baywatch” actress and Playboy model Pamela...

The Schuster Theatre has provided the Gannon community with a jam-packed month of a wide variety of entertainment to celebrate Fringe Fest.

Fringe Festival hits Gannon Schuster Theatre

Lia Eberlein, Staff Writer February 9, 2022

The Schuster Theatre’s Spring Mini-Fringe Fest is filled with events beginning Friday and running through March 11. According to Alaina Manchester, director of the Schuster Theatre, theater fringe festivals...

Sigma Tau Delta members hope to have students deep into a book the 14th.

Sigma Tau Delta to host Valentine’s Day event

Ali Smith, Arts & Leisure Editor February 9, 2022

Have any Valentine’s Day plans? Sigma Tau Delta, Gannon University’s English Honors Society, does. Sigma Tau Delta is a small community on campus, reflecting its broader home in the English department,...

The Academy Awards began in 1927 and were first presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Oscar nominations announced Tuesday

Charlize Harding, Staff Writer February 9, 2022

The nomination announcement for the 94th Academy Awards  was held Tuesday and hosted by actor Leslie Jordan, and fans have been caught by surprise by some of the category nominations. In the “Best...

“Degrassi” franchise named after the famous De Grassi Street in Toronto, original cast member Drake’s hometown.

‘Degrassi’ to return with new series

Madyson Wakeley, Staff Writer February 2, 2022

School is back in session for one of Canada’s most popular teen show franchises. First airing in 1979 under the title “The Kids of Degrassi Street,” this franchise has seen six different renditions,...

Colleen Ballinger pictured at a live show with photo of her first son, Flynn.

‘RELAX!’ the podcast lives up to its name

Ali Smith, Arts & Leisure Editor February 2, 2022

“RELAX!” with Colleen Ballinger and Erik Stocklin recently celebrated its 50th weekly podcast episode, as the hosts reflected on everything that makes the quirky show what it is, as well as all they...

Lin-Manuel MIranda, left, and Andrew Garfield, right, appear on stage together at “Tick, Tick...Boom!” premiere.

Spider-Man takes on a Netflix musical

Lia Eberlein and Charlize Harding February 2, 2022

In “Tick, Tick … Boom!” Andrew Garfield steals the show in the movie-musical adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s life.   Larson was the writer of “Rent,” a Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning...

Students look for ways to be productive and more mindful of themselves during the spring semester.

Worthwhile winter activities abound in Erie

Madison Maurice, Roundtable Editor and Social Media Director February 2, 2022

Within the last few weeks, Erie has received plenty of snow, which has given us a ton of options for activities for the winter season. Here is a list of fun things to do in Erie (or that are just a short...

The Schuster Gallery is located on the first floor of the Center for Communication and the Arts on campus, right inside the Peach Street entrance.

Big Valentine’s Day plans for Schuster Gallery

Ali Smith, Arts & Leisure Editor February 2, 2022

Although the school year is halfway over, there is still much to come for the Schuster Gallery. Located on the first floor of the Center for Communication and the Arts at the corner of State and...

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