Week in the life of a professional gamer
Daniel Biery, Contributor
April 29, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Opinion/Editorial
Many people talk about traveling and how it is an amazing life changing experience; however, I was not convinced until I experienced it firsthand. Over Thanksgiving break this year, I traveled to Singapore to compete in the League of Legends (LoL) video game tournament - “IEM Season VII - Global... Read more »
Disney embedded in pop culture
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
April 9, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Opinion/Editorial
On the evening of Thursday April 4, 2013 at 7:30 in the lower level of Salem Hall, students gathered for a unique discussion- Disney princesses in pop culture. Leading the discussion was John Locke, Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development along with Sophomore, Jessica Blodgett. ... Read more »
David defeated Goliath through my iPhone
Jon Fisher, Staff Writer
March 23, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Opinion/Editorial
It has been over 200 years since the last upset to be recorded in the history books for the Colonials. In 1776, the Colonial Army took down the almighty British to take control of America, which has led us to where we are now. What is now? “Now” was on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. “Now” will... Read more »
What would you do?
Jon Fisher, Staff Writer
December 5, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles, Opinion/Editorial, Top Stories
A recent New York Post cover has prompted many to question the moral gray area of journalism. You have a photographer who has a photo of a man dying in front of your eyes and it is ready to print on your front page. Do you run it? The image captured by the freelance photographer of... Read more »
Light Up night in Pittsburgh: A personal review
Caitlin Counihan, Contributor
November 20, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles, Opinion/Editorial
Light Up night illuminates many Pittsburgh residents' holiday cheer Light Up night in downtown Pittsburgh was the perfect way to begin the holiday season. Although most stores have already started putting up Christmas decorations before Halloween, Light Up night officially began holiday cheer in the... Read more »
The Olympics are for amateur athletes only
Nick Buzzelli, Assistant Sports Editor
November 5, 2012
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
Even though the Summer Olympics have recently come to a close, the Winter games are just around the corner, and one question begs to be asked. Why are professional athletes representing their respective countries in team sports? There was a time when amateur athletes put on the red, white, and blue... Read more »
Collegiate interior design: Stripper pole?
Yulia Vasilyeva, Assistant Ad Manager
October 10, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles, Opinion/Editorial
The residents of Washington C4 had a living room design that impressed everybody with its uniqueness. A disco ball, flashing lights, strobe light and stripper pole made the room look like a night club. However, the Office of Residence Life banned this design idea. Residents in the suite soon received... Read more »
Religion in sports and the Tim Tebow effect
Jon Fisher, Staff Writer
October 1, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles, Opinion/Editorial, Top Stories
Judgment has become a staple for the American society. Tim Tebow, the New York Jets' quarterback, is a firm supporter of faith and John 3:16, an infamous biblical verse, read on his eye black during college. Let the critics go crazy. Religion has never been an acceptable topic of discussion,... Read more »
2012 Election Candidates
Patrick Ryan, Assistant News Editor
September 13, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Opinion/Editorial, Political Polars
This November, voters everywhere throughout America will be asked to choose the next leader of the United States. The voters must decide if they want to stay with the incumbent democrat, Barack Obama, or change gears and go with the republican, ex-Massachusetts governor, Mitt Romney. Just as any other... Read more »
Ruffled feathers over Chick-fil-A
Elizabeth Witowich, Contributor
August 27, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles, Opinion/Editorial
The First Amendment exists so that we may all have the right to express our opinions openly and honestly without fear of prosecution from both the law and individuals. Recently this amendment has been threatened as groups of individuals have felt the need to oppress a liberty they feel only... Read more »
