By Christopher Shaddock Editor-In-Chief On Feb. 19 an email sent by DeSales Chief of Police, Steven Marshall, to the students of DeSales indicated a possibility of a cult-like group, called World Mission Society Church of God, approaching the campus. This speculative possibility is in response … Read More
Clare Brossman Staff Writer On Jan. 1, the new president of DeSales University, Fr. James Greenfield, assumed his position. Greenfield succeeded Fr. Bernard O’Connor as the fourth president of DeSales University. O’Connor held the position since 1999. Greenfield came to DeSales after serving … Read More
By Antonia Spano Layout Editor On Wed., Nov. 8 at 3p.m., Trexler Library hosted an event about faculty authors. Professors from different areas of study spoke about their experiences in the publishing world and what inspired them to write their books. One of the faculty members, Professor … Read More
By Victor Porcelli Staff Writer On Nov. 9, the DUC held an event to showcase and inform students about white supremacy and certain hate groups of both the past and present. Professor Gracey, who specializes in American politics, hosted the event, leading a discussion afterwards on the … Read More
By Chris Shaddock Editor-in-Chief In order to find out which student has the most talent, DeSales’s Campus Activity Board hosted the first ever, DeSales Got Talent. The event took place Nov. 17 in the McShea Lounge. Students with varying talents signed up for the event to strut their stuff, … Read More
By Lindsay Wigo Editorials Editor The first semester is finally coming to a close. No more adjusting to new classes or enjoying the warm, fall weather. As we approach the final few weeks of school, we are, however, reminded of one thing. Finals. Regardless if you have one or six, finals … Read More
By Antonia Spano Layout Editor Last month, on March 16-18, DeSales’ Dance Department had its annual DeSales University Dance Ensemble (DUDE) Concert. Dance students were featured in six dances, with the final dance only performed by seniors. “For me, concert implies a much more formal … Read More
By Ellen Cicchitti Online Editor Marvel’s Black Panther was the most anticipated film of 2018, and it is clear to see why. Directed by Ryan Coogler and written by Joe Robert Cole, with assistance from Coogler, it has become one of the highest-grossing films of 2018, and even set the record for … Read More
By Allison McCausland A&E Editor In keeping with their inaugural theme of working women in America, the Historical Film Series Committee is holding a free screening on Feb. 20 of 2016’s Hidden Figures. The screening is taking place in the Trexler Library’s Air Products Room at 7p.m. with … Read More
By Lauren Trumbull News and Features Editor DeSales sophomore finance and accounting major, Matthew Miller, published the second version of his first novel on May 15, 2017 titled The Journey Home after an assignment he wrote in high school turned into a 224-page World War II novel. “[The … Read More
Bridget Walsh Sports Editor It may not feel like it outside, but it is finally time for the spring sports season to begin for our athletes. The snow is slowly melting away and teams are moving from the recreation courts inside Billera to their fields outside. After taking their respective … Read More
By Kari Condel Staff Writer Championship week has come and gone, with the DeSales women’s basketball team clinching its 21st consecutive spot in the MAC Freedom postseason tournament. The Bulldogs secured the two seed for the playoffs by winning-out the tiebreaker with King’s College. They … Read More
By Steve Manzo Staff Writer “Hungry dogs run faster.” This was a quote from Eagles center Jason Kelce during his celebratory speech to describe the mentality of their team, and it certainly was an apt depiction. Philadelphia had starved to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy, and they are … Read More
By Chris Shaddock Editor-In-Chief Seven DeSales track athletes broke three school records on Feb. 9 at the New York University Indoor Track Invitational. These athletes were senior Veronica Wheeler in the 3K race, junior Robyn Somers in the 400-meter race, and sophomore Marc Brown, junior … Read More
By Lindsay Wigo Editorials Editor I love to watch movies. Whether they are animated, suspense, comedy or drama, it doesn’t take much convincing from someone to get me to watch a movie. I recently watched the movie “Happy Death Day,” which has similarity to “Groundhog Day,” where a girl relives … Read More
By Lindsay Wigo Editorial Editor At our last Minstrel meeting, our Editor-In-Chief, Chris, suggested that I write an editorial on things that I am excited for, whether that be in the near or distant future. It is pretty easy to learn about me if you have read my editorials, so it does not take … Read More