By Will Edwards Managing & Online Editor Supported by reallocated funds from the dissolution of the semi-formal dance, as well as what he described as an increased level of enthusiasm in the Student Government Association (SGA), student body Executive President John Blaisse says plans are … Read More
By Lauren Trumbull Features Editor DeSales’ 50th anniversary has come and gone, but there is still reason to celebrate. This year, ACCESS, which opened its doors in 1976, is commemorating their 40th anniversary with celebrations for its adult undergraduate students. The first activity … Read More
By Kellie Dietrich Editor-in-Chief On Aug. 10, at 5:30 a.m. Wes Strickland phoned the DeSales police department to report water damage to his villa 1B of Harvey. Water soaked through half of the kitchen ceiling due to a pipe connection failure on the third floor, which was most likely … Read More
By Jeana Teddick Staff Writer “Exercise? I thought you said extra fries.” This quirky expression is something that you hear out of more and more college students these days. It is a mere representation of some of the excuses and coverups students use to hide the inevitable issue of weight … Read More
By Allison McCausland Staff Writer Looking for a new place to eat, drink and hang out this weekend? Sure there are tons of restaurants and bars in the Lehigh Valley, but not all of them will give its patrons something new and exciting each time they visit the way McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub … Read More
By Kellie Dietrich Editor-in-Chief Dr. Stephen Carp Assistant professor of physical therapy On teaching at DeSales… “I decided to pursue the opportunity to teach at DeSales for a number of reasons. First, I wished to work at a faith-based university. I have a very strong … Read More
By CJ Bamert Staff Writer Fall is finally upon us: chilly nights, pumpkin spice everything and buckling back down into classes. Fall also brings a new crop of releases into movie theaters. These films aren’t always as big and explosive as the ones from the summertime; but fall can be filled with … Read More
By Alexander Lingle Layout Editor David Packouz slept like a baby after a long day at the office. Of course, his office was a warehouse in Albania full of Cold War era weaponry that he and his partner, Efraim Diveroli, were selling to the U.S. military in a multimillion dollar deal. Technically, … Read More
By Ellen Cicchitti Staff Writer On July 24, 2016, the self-proclaimed “fashion-art rock band” Palaye Royale released their first album, “Boom Boom Room.” The band of brothers– Remington Leith (vocals), Sebastian Danzig (guitar, organs) and Emerson Barrett (drums)–is bringing a newer type of … Read More
By Christopher Shaddock Sports Editor Colorado, approximately 1,700 miles from DeSales, is probably not the most sought out vacation spot near here, but it is a perfect summer trip for outdoor lovers. Colorado’s mountains and rivers are a natural beauty, providing a great place for camping … Read More
Last year their program didn’t exist. Now the men’s and women’s tennis teams will play their first seasons since 2010. By Will Edwards Managing & Online Editor While senior TV/film major Lindsay Driscoll was busy playing in her first high school tennis season at Nazareth … Read More
By Chris Shaddock Sports Editor A recurring emotion from all the fall sports teams this year regarding their upcoming season is excitement. And really, they all have a reason to feel this way. Some teams are excited for their very first season, some teams are excited for the real possibility of … Read More
https://youtu.be/mcDsW6cGszw By Hutton Jackson A&E and Online Editor Last week MBA student Ryan Loughlin and senior Rob Lawler won MAC Freedom Offensive Player of the Year and MAC Field Athlete of the Year respectively. The two towering New Jersey natives, both who attended St. Joseph … Read More
By Will Edwards Sports Editor This article was originally published in Issue 14, Fiftieth Year of The Minstrel (April 28, 2016). Click here to view the entire issue. As DeSales’ spring sports teams finish up their seasons, our editorial staff has looked back at some of the driving … Read More
By Kellie Dietrich Editor-in-Chief Welcome to DeSales, class of 2020! You’re next four years will be full of amazing memories, new friends and piles of homework. (Hello stress, I did not miss you over the summer.) Speaking of summer, I placed a lot of importance on this past one. As a senior, … Read More
By James Evans Staff Writer This past August, a brand new group of youthful, mildly enthusiastic freshmen came to DeSales with all sorts of styles, personalities, habits and ideas. Coming to a new environment is always unnerving, as there are customs and unwritten rules that dictate how one … Read More