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Anna Malesiewski, Features Editor

My name is Anna Malesiewski, and I am the features editor for The Gannon Knight. I’m a sophomore journalism and digital media major with psychology and political science minors. I work at the Writing & Research Center and at Starbucks on State Street. When I’m not working, you can find me working out, going for walks or hanging out with my friends. On campus, I am also involved in SGA, Active Minds, WERG and Gamma Sigma Sigma.

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Privilege in the face of pandemic holidays

December 1, 2021
Kerr presented service-learning award

Kerr presented service-learning award

November 16, 2021
CHESS Speaker Series continued with Erie Immigrants

CHESS Speaker Series continued with Erie Immigrants

November 16, 2021
Vaccination aids in return to normal

Vaccination aids in return to normal

November 16, 2021
Friends, family and fans mourn the losses from Astroworld mosh pit chaos.

Scott’s life-ending concert may end his career

November 9, 2021
Female college enrollment numbers rise

Female college enrollment numbers rise

November 9, 2021

Discussing the implications of SAD

November 9, 2021
Global Summit spotlight shines on first ladies

Global Summit spotlight shines on first ladies

November 9, 2021
Field of media undergoes changes

Field of media undergoes changes

November 2, 2021
‘Call Her Daddy’ masquerades as feminist

‘Call Her Daddy’ masquerades as feminist

November 2, 2021
‘Halloween Kills’ murders box office opening weekend

‘Halloween Kills’ murders box office opening weekend

October 26, 2021
Student government undergoes changes

Student government undergoes changes

October 26, 2021

Gannon READS features veteran Craig Grossi and Afghan dog Fred

October 26, 2021
Observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 26, 2021

The intersection of money and mental health

October 26, 2021
‘Modern Masculinity’redfines manhood

‘Modern Masculinity’redfines manhood

October 19, 2021

Discussing the complexity of grief through life

October 5, 2021
Gannon achieves high enrollment numbers

Gannon achieves high enrollment numbers

October 5, 2021
The commuter experience changes this year

The commuter experience changes this year

October 5, 2021
Active Minds ‘Outspoken’ event brings awareness

Active Minds ‘Outspoken’ event brings awareness

September 29, 2021

The Gannon Knight’s Fall Netflix TV Show Guide

September 29, 2021
Career Fair Brings Employment Opportunities

Career Fair Brings Employment Opportunities

September 21, 2021
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., made a big, red statement at this year’s Met Gala with her white dress by James. Tribune News Service

AOC makes a statement with her red lettered dress

September 21, 2021
National Suicide Prevention Month

National Suicide Prevention Month

September 21, 2021
Clerkin celebrates 40 years at Gannon

Clerkin celebrates 40 years at Gannon

September 21, 2021

Reflecting on what journalism is truly about

September 21, 2021

Reflecting on the college environment

September 13, 2021
Drake, pictured above, released his highly anticipated album last week.

Drake drops album ‘Certified Lover Boy’

September 7, 2021

Addressing the reality of creative burnout

September 7, 2021
The mental well-being framework is just one part of “The Gannon Experience.” It is one of the dimensions of mental well-being, which is integral in Gannon’s adherence to the Catholic mission of transforming lives.

Mental well-being initiative to make changes on campus

September 7, 2021
Equitable Erie to partner with CHESS Speaker Series

Equitable Erie to partner with CHESS Speaker Series

August 31, 2021
Chick-fil-A comes to Gannons Erie campus this fall

Chick-fil-A comes to Gannon’s Erie campus this fall

May 7, 2021

The need for the rebirth of Romanticism in modern culture

April 28, 2021
Renovated Chapel marks fresh beginning

Renovated Chapel marks fresh beginning

April 20, 2021
Take Back the Night will occur at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Yehl Ballroom via Zoom. The event is important to help normalize conversations and education about sexual assault, which is the first step in eradicating sexual violance.

Students “Take Back the Night” in annual awareness event

April 20, 2021

Students channel creativity, passion in small businesses

April 13, 2021

Roundtable: What is your favorite movie, and why?

April 13, 2021
TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Swift holds Grammy for her album “Folklore,” proving her sound is timeless.

Pop-star reinvents and reclaims her ‘Fearless’ album

April 13, 2021

Feeling at home with family and friends

April 6, 2021
UNSPLASH/Monica Melton “WAP” rapper is the star-of-the-show at this year’s Grammys, taking home several awards.

Feminine power represented at Grammy Awards

March 30, 2021
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

March 30, 2021

New class offerings give students flexibility

March 16, 2021
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

March 16, 2021

Student reacts to mental health amidst loss of a Gannon student

March 14, 2021

Celebrating influential women on campus

March 9, 2021
Celebrating International Women’s Day

Celebrating International Women’s Day

March 9, 2021
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

March 2, 2021

The things we hope to keep post-pandemic

March 2, 2021
Where do we go from here? webinar addresses racism and inclusivity

‘Where do we go from here?’ webinar addresses racism and inclusivity

February 24, 2021

Commemorating National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

February 24, 2021
‘Cecil Hotel’ captivates with horror and edge

‘Cecil Hotel’ captivates with horror and edge

February 23, 2021
Anjali Sahay, Ph.D., has worked at Gannon since 2008. An Indian immigrant, she emphasizes the importance of focusing on the relations between countries, as well as how the government works both within countries and between them. Sahay earned her Ph.D. in international studies from Old Dominion University and has been featured in a number of significant publications, her most proud being TIME Magazine for the 2020 election.

Sahay takes a multifaceted approach to politics and life

February 23, 2021

Confronting assault, abuse and rape culture

February 17, 2021
Cybersecurity is one of the two new majors housed in the I-HACK building. As technology is now used in almost every field and every company, cybersecurity is growing as a field and the demand is increasing, as cybersecurity ensures that interactions on the internet are safe and private.

Defining cybersecurity and the industry’s future

February 16, 2021

Establishing healthy boundaries

February 11, 2021

Prioritizing mental health services on campus

February 9, 2021
New associate dean announced for CHESS

New associate dean announced for CHESS

February 9, 2021

Start your day on the right note

February 9, 2021
Mental health issues are hard to deal with for students without a global pandemic. With COVID-19, students are facing these issues at a higher rate than under normal circumstances. Awareness and aid are crucial during this time, which is why Jill Merritt, Ph.D., and Renee Foradori are offering the Youth Mental Health First Aid Program for faculty and staff at Gannon.

Gannon faculty bring mental health training to campus

February 2, 2021

Gentleness and optimism for the new year

January 5, 2021

Winning one semester and looking toward the next

December 19, 2020

Get in the holiday spirit with some seasonal cinema

November 24, 2020
Not only is the possibility of catching COVID-19 impacting mental health, but the social and economic implications are also taking a toll on people’s mental states. Quarantining, isolation from friends and family, fear of losing loved ones and the inundation of news about the virus can all cause mental health issues to be exacerbated or surface during the crisis.

Two pandemics could result from COVID-19

November 10, 2020

Political and Personal Peace to give students tranquility on Election Day

November 2, 2020
Voting trends for young people haven’t had a great track record in U.S. history. Young people often aren’t inclined to participate in government or politics, but the 2016 election appears to have incited civic participation in the younger generations.

Students voice opinions in upcoming election

October 27, 2020
Gannon University students Brandon Boyce and Nick Carneval walked 36 miles to North East and back to generate support and funds for the DefIANt Scholarship. This scholarship makes higher education more accessible for disabled students.

Students raise money for DefIANt scholarship

October 27, 2020
Enrollment numbers remain constant

Enrollment numbers remain constant

October 20, 2020
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, right, stands with Eric Titus White, a hemp farmer who is showing Wolf a cutting of industrial hemp as part of Wolf’s visit to Monroe County on Oct. 13. There, Wolf discussed the benefits of legalizing recreational marijuana, including economic growth and restorative justice benefits for incarcerated Pennsylvanians.

Wolf calls for legalization of marijuana

October 20, 2020

Being a commuter in the pandemic

October 20, 2020
Alexis Dean (left), Ryan Cezdo, Marcel Deya and Nicholas Leone participate in harvesting 53 pounds of tomatoes and cabbages to donate to the St. Paul Cathedral food pantry. The harvest followed a lecture on food insecurity.

Environmental ethics: Humanity’s role in nature

October 13, 2020
Members of the fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha, also known as Pike, participate in service on GIVE Day, one of the events Greek Life organizations didn’t have to adapt much to fit pandemic guidelines.

Greek life sees changes, adapts to pandemic guidelines

September 30, 2020

Lack of commemoration for 9/11

September 23, 2020

Semester break changes met with mixed opinions

September 22, 2020
Alicia Fenton, junior physical therapy major, speaks to a those in attendance at Thursday’s Speaking to Suicide panel. The panel, held both in person and on Zoom, focused on the importance of mental health and seeking help.

Speaking to Suicide event brings awareness

September 15, 2020
Becky Perry, who graduated from Gannon with her bachelor’s degree and from Ohio University with her master’s degree, worked to become the director of Gannon’s Center for Social Concerns and Global Exploration, work which earned her a spot on the Erie Reader’s 40 Under 40 list.

Perry earns 40 Under 40 recognition

September 8, 2020
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