By Tim Hofmeister Contributing Writer On Thursday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. in the Kender room in McShea, students who attended Geek Life: Road to Recovery heard a story of addiction and redemption. The story was told by Laura, a recovering alcoholic who has been sober for 18 years. She came to talk to students to share her experience and life story to give them an insight into … [Read more...]
By Allison McCausland Staff Writer This article can also be viewed in Issue 10, Fiftieth Year of The Minstrel (March 3, 2016). Click here to view the entire issue. From Feb. 24 to March 6, DeSales’ Act 1 Productions will be transporting audiences to ancient Greece as its cast and crew stage the Sophokles tragedy, Elektra. Junior Emma Santschi plays the … [Read more...]
By Chris Shaddock Staff Writer This article was originally published in Issue 9, Fiftieth Year of The Minstrel (February 18, 2016). Click here to view the entire issue. Not a lot of people can say they are doing what they love, but Class of 2011 alum Derek Long can proudly say he is. Long is currently playing professional soccer for the Harrisburg Heat of the … [Read more...]