THE GANNON KNIGHT

Understanding of fitness gained through course

January 26, 2011

This week, I signed up to do something that completely breaks my rules -- I’m taking an aerobic dance class at the Carneval Athletic Pavillion. I’m not against fitness or anything like that, because I am an avid yoga lover...

Editor learns how to talk to babies

January 26, 2011

As a senior journalism communications major, I’ve had four years of schoolin’ to teach me all kinds of ways to correspond with others. I’ve given a 25-minute presentation while breezing through an accompanying PowerPoint...

Classes you dread, but shouldn’t

January 26, 2011

We all have classes that we’re not exactly thrilled to take, especially those specific to our major. Physical therapy or physician assistant majors cringe at the thought of one class required for them to graduate: gross a...

Pool tourney blends cultures

January 26, 2011

This might not be as competitive as the Super Bowl – but it’s an important competition nonetheless. Gannon University’s Campus Ministry, the International Student Office and the Activities Programming Board are co-spon...

Basketball, wrestling battle rival Mercyhurst

January 26, 2011

The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t played each other this many times. The Michigan and Ohio State university football rivalry games aren’t even close in numbers. Gannon University and Mercyhurst College...

Betrayal burns down bridges as relationship faces aftermath

January 26, 2011

Love is a tricky thing. When at its best, it fills you with this warmth that seemingly nothing could cool down. There are times, however, that love can end up burning you. Unfortunately, my unconditional adoration left me unguarded...

Knights’ late-game heroics not enough against Cal

January 26, 2011

After dropping three of its last four games, the Gannon men’s basketball team will have a golden opportunity to score a major win as well as bragging rights when it hosts crosstown rival Mercyhurst Wednesday night at the Hammermill...

HANDS to create haven for students

January 26, 2011

Have you ever felt you were alone in the world, surrounded by people who just don’t understand? There are a group of Gannon students who want to change that feeling. These students formed an organization called HANDS (Helping,...

Knights drop first PSAC West game on home court

January 26, 2011

The Gannon University women’s basketball team had yet another streak snapped as the Knights find themselves in unfamiliar territory. The Knights dropped both games last week, leading to an 8-7 overall and 1-3 in the P...

Philadelphia indie rock band charms with bizarre finesse

January 26, 2011

Philadelphia alternative-indie band, The Extraordinaries, will cheer everyone up while bringing down the house. Quirky, crazy, and bizarre is the name of the game for this narrative-based group. Philly is known for many things,...

ISO opens Coffee Shop fundraiser in Zurn

January 26, 2011

Gannon University’s International Student Office, in an attempt to narrow the gap between American and international students, kicked off the spring semester with its student-run Coffee Shop fundraiser in the Zurn Science Building. Jason...

Adventurous eating leads to enriched palate, life

January 26, 2011

I’m becoming adventurous with my palate. Instead of going out on dates or to a bar on a Friday night, I get together with my best friend and make Korean and Japanese food. It may not sound like an exciting time, but I look forward...