THE GANNON KNIGHT

Saying goodbye does not need to be scary

May 2, 2019

So the time has finally come for me to write my very last column for The Gannon Knight. This is something that I have been both excited for and dreading for the last few weeks. I have been extremely excited to sit down and ...

Vehicles can be very valuable to students

March 20, 2019

There are not many things in this world that stress me out more than my current car. Right now, I drive a tiny 2002 Saturn that I named Stella after the All Time Low song of the same name. I have been driving this car since I ...

Stress can make relaxing more difficult

February 27, 2019

I feel as though I say this every time, but I have never looked forward to a break more than this upcoming spring break. I have never been the kind of person to go on crazy trips for spring break. This is mainly due to the f...

Healthy lifetyles can be hard to obtain in college

February 20, 2019

If you spoke to anyone who knows me, they would most likely tell you that I am one of the unhealthiest people they know. I am the kind of person that will get so stressed that I forget to eat, but I am also the type to eat an...

Valentine’s Day should bring joy, not resentment

February 13, 2019

We have finally reached mid-February, which means that we are about to experience the holiday that many individuals just absolutely love to hate. Valentine’s Day. I know that many individuals hate this particular holiday fo...

FOMO is real for students with busy schedules

February 6, 2019

With the 15th annual Wellness Fair, hosted by the Recreation and Wellness Center, all wrapped up for the year, I am finally understanding what “FOMO” is all about. The fear of missing out (FOMO) is basically the feeling that...

Perfomance not showing gender inequality

December 5, 2018

For me, scrolling through my Twitter feed is often a way that I like to relax and allow myself to waste a little bit of time. I don’t typically like to look at anything controversial while I am reading through various tweets...

Season gives a lot to be thankful for

November 14, 2018

We are quickly approaching one of my absolute favorite times of year. It is starting to get a little colder outside, the leaves are starting to fall from the trees and we woke up to snow on Saturday here in Erie. All of that ...

Netflix provides outlet for procrastination

November 7, 2018

I think that most students could agree that one of the best things to do when you are procrastinating is to watch a show or movie on Netflix. Lately, I have been taking advantage of some of my free time, and admittedly my not-s...

It is OK to feel unbalanced through semester

November 1, 2018

I have spent the last few weeks doing a huge reflection of myself. I like to do this relatively often, as it helps me gather my thoughts and rework the way I am going about my work and my life. During this reflection, I have...

We must stop demanding free entertainment

October 25, 2018

If anyone is an avid watcher of YouTube, you are most likely aware of the recent Shane Dawson docu-series featuring one of the site’s most hated creators, Jake Paul. This series of eight videos showcased interviews from individuals ...

Pumpkinfest brings excitement to guests

October 18, 2018

Over fall break, I had the opportunity to spend some quality time with my family in Conneaut Lake. While in Conneaut, my family and I got to visit the annual Conneaut Lake Fall Pumpkinfest. This is something that I get to do ev...