Nick Young, Reporter
May 25, 2018
Filed under Campus Life, Sports
The university’s sports teams are one year into a partnership with Under Armour to supply sports teams with gear, and athletes say they approve.
Sophomore Dominic Pizzi, goalie for the men's soccer team, said the team received practice attire and game gear, and he received goalie gloves to use as well.
“It's more of a ...
Falon Nonnemacher, Reporter
May 25, 2018
Filed under Campus Life, News, Top Stories
Student safety is a growing concern after recent school shootings, but Resident Assistants stay up-to-date on training to keep students safe.
An RA is usually the first staff member to respond to an incident in the residence halls. Staff are trained to handle a wide range of dangerous situations.
“The training ranges from re...
Amanda Montigney and Annette Ritzko
May 25, 2018
Filed under Campus Life, News
There was no break in shuttle service after one vehicle broke down, only minor inconveniences to students, officials say.
One of the main shuttles that hauls students to and from Passan Hall returned to full-working order in April after an unexpected engine malfunction that left it unusable for close to three weeks.
April Hin...
Annette Ritzko, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2018
Filed under Campus Life, News
Renewed student interest is reviving the Students for Life ministry after a hiatus.
The Students for Life Ministry, which is part of Campus Ministry, will restart after over a year without a leader, said Christine Somers, Director of Campus Ministry.
“What seemed to happen with the group is that it fizzled because...
May 25, 2018
Multicultural Club leaders question a decrease in membership and seek to grow it.
The club once had over...
Michael Murphy, Reporter
May 2, 2018
Filed under Campus Life, News
Grounds crews are starting to plant flowers around campus to recreate the famously beautiful campus scenery.
Students are finding colorful flowers throughout the grounds. Grounds manager Laurie Finnegan and staff plant marigolds every spring.
"They are yellow, so they are a school color," Finnegan said.
Marigolds are also re...
Sierra Crane, Reporter
May 2, 2018
Filed under Campus Life, News, Top Stories
Officials think they know the cause of a recent rash of dormitory fire alarms: cooking problems.
There have been 65 fire activations on campus since September 1, and 45 of those have been in the resident halls, according to Robert Zavada, Director of Campus Safety and Security.
Zavada said one fire alarm activation is s...
May 2, 2018
The university celebrated Earth Week April 16 to 20.
The celebration started a week early, with events leading up to Earth Day on A...
Amanda Montigney and Annette Ritzko
May 2, 2018
Filed under Campus Life, News
The first annual Take Back the Night offered students creative and educational events to raise awareness about sexual violence.
Take Back the Night, held on campus April 25 in the Wells Fargo Ampitheater, is a nationwide movement and event aimed to ending sexual and domestic violence. The Take Back the Night Foundation serves...
May 2, 2018
The Class of 2018 proudly presented the Mr. Misericordia competition and dubbed Class President Trevor George the new Mr. Misericordia.
...
Connor Swagler, Reporter
April 20, 2018
Filed under Campus Life, News, Top Stories
Enjoy weather-related days off? Don't work on the grounds crew.
The grounds crew consists of five full time employees, and they are responsible for all snow and ice removal, which means they work when many people on campus do not have to.
Students say they are surprised that such a small crew can take care of weather nuisances...
Sierra Crane, Reporter
April 20, 2018
Filed under Campus Life, News, Top Stories
Students explored human trafficking during a simulation held by Campus Ministry March 15.
Students received cards that told stories of real people who were trafficking in the U.S. They then visited five different stations to learn more.
“We asked students what did they learn, how could they prevent trafficking, there was ...
