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Students channel creativity, passion in small businesses

Anna Malesiewski, Assistant Editor April 13, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it significantly more difficult to run a small business. Despite this, many small businesses are fighting to not only survive, but thrive. Gannon student-run small businesses...

Sherwin Bitsui is the 2021 guest poet.

Annual Writing Awards ceremony to have second virtual event

Madeline Bruce, Features Editor April 6, 2021

At a university that sees the majority of students pursuing degrees in the health sciences, business and engineering, it can be easy for a writing contest and awards ceremony to be overlooked. However,...

Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel will reopen to students April 18.

Chapel renovations wrap up as semester comes to a close

Madeline Bruce, Features Editor April 6, 2021

Warmth. Grace. Beauty. All of these things can be felt upon walking into the newly renovated Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel on Gannon University’s campus. The dark wood emits a sort of warmth that makes...

The Nash Library green roof was part of the renovations on the building that started in 2016. The roof was added to enhance the sustainability of the buildings design and provides Gannons biology and environmental science students with hands-on experience.

Gannon continues sustainability efforts, joins Erie 2030 District

Madeline Bruce, Features Editor March 30, 2021

Green roofs. Recycling initiatives. New solar-powered buildings. These are just a few environmentally friendly strategies employed across Gannon University’s campus. These strategies are set to become...

The first JEDI Steering and Student Committee forum was held on March 23. Students from both Ruskin and Erie participated in-person and virtually to discuss how change can be made in the areas of diversity and inclusivity on campus.

JEDI Committee holds first-ever forum to further inclusivity

Anna Malesiewski, Assistant Editor March 30, 2021

Both the Erie and Ruskin campuses came together on March 23 for the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Student Forum. This forum was an opportunity for students and faculty alike to gain a greater...

Writing major offers versatility to students in all programs

Writing major offers versatility to students in all programs

Madeline Bruce, Features Editor March 16, 2021

Last month, Gannon University’s Board of Trustees approved the English department’s proposal for a new writing major, set to be added to Gannon’s list of academic majors for the 2021-2022 school...

The 2020-2021 academic year has seen unprecedented changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mask-wearing, hand sanitizing stations around campus, signs about maintaining social distance and protocols to keep students and faculty safe as they navigate face-to-face classes amid the pandemic have become the norm. Stations like the one pictured are common and have become a normal part of campus appearance in the past year.

Gannon community marks one year since pandemic began

Anna Malesiewski, Assistant Editor March 16, 2021

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Six days later, students and staff at Gannon University were sent to their respective homes. No one knew what was next. No...

A group of seniors known as the Harvest Helpers is selling limited edition Gannon merchandise to raise money for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania as part of its business policy senior capstone course.

Senior capstone project raises funds for Second Harvest Food Bank

Chloe Forbes, Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2021

A group of students in the Dahlkemper School of Business’ business policy senior capstone course has now raised $896.75 for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania. The group, known as...

A crowd of people hold up peace signs at the March for Our Lives in March 2018 as a sign of solidarity with the survivors of the Feb. 14, 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.

My conversation with Samantha Fuentes

Madeline Bruce, Features Editor March 2, 2021

As the current generation of young people, known as Generation Z or “Gen Z,” came of age, society not only saw a rise in youth activism, but a spike in it as well. Gen Z, made up of those born roughly...

Kamala Harris is sworn in on Jan. 20 as the first woman, Indian American and Black American vice president in the history of the United States.

Examining the impact of a female vice president

Anna Malesiewski, Assistant Editor March 2, 2021

It has been 232 years since the election of George Washington, with John Adams as his vice president. In 232 years, the U.S. did not have a female vice president. That is, not until the election of Kamala...

The Better Together support group is available for any Gannon student in isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19.

Students in isolation ‘Better Together’with support group

Madeline Bruce, Features Editor February 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it many concerns that stem from the virus itself. Economic impact, policy change, operational changes. The list of challenges that stem from the pandemic could go...

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