By Emily Mace on April 7, 2010
Lancaster County is known for its beautiful scenery, farmlands, and of course; Amish people. Not too exciting for college students. Downtown Lancaster, however, actually has a lot to offer.
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By Emily Mace on March 1, 2010
Black History Month is celebrated annually each February as a celebration and recognition of the contributions made by people of African descent in the United States and around the world. The concept of Black History Month was created in 1926 by Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, an African America historian from Kentucky. Woodson believed that documenting and educating the public about African American history was necessary for the progression of Black Americans.
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By Emily Mace on March 1, 2010
“To allow students to worship and praise God and also to minister to many,” this is the mission statement for Millersville University’s own Gospel Choir, as stated by President of the Choir, Jonathan Love. Through song, dance, or any other mode of communication of the Holy Spirit, it is the Gospel Choir’s mission to lead people into the presence of Jesus. The Gospel Choir at Millersville has 25 active members who sing at some services on campus, many churches off campus, and at special on-campus events, such as admissions events and the Multi-cultural Showcase.
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By Emily Mace on February 18, 2010
The 2010 Winter Olympic Games began with tragedy. Nodar Kumaritashvili, a luger from Georgia, died in an accident while practicing.
The track Kumaritashvili was practicing on has the longest drop of all luge courses at 152 meters. He was going 90 mph when he lost control of his sled, flew over a wall, and was thrown into a metal support beam. He was knocked unconscious immediately, given CPR and was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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By Emily Mace on February 16, 2010
In light of the economic crisis our country is facing, getting a job after graduating college is difficult, to say the least. There is one thing, however, that can put college students at an advantage- pursuing an internship.
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By Emily Mace on February 16, 2010
For many students, taking summer courses is a great way to obtain credits. Summer classes at Millersville are offered in three sessions. Each session is treated as a different term. The duration of each session varies. Millersville offers four, five, nine, and ten week sessions. The University recommends a student take no more than two classes in one session.
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By Emily Mace on February 4, 2010
It’s all around us. Television, movies, magazines, the internet; all secrete one thing into our minds- SEX. In a society filled with sex and temptation, does anyone abstain from sex until marriage anymore?
According to www.livestrong.com, the United States has the highest number of teenage pregnancies in the industrialized world. Hollywood glamorizes pregnancy. Movies such as “Juno,” “Knocked Up,” and even the show “Teen Mom” on MTV put a spotlight on young, single women getting pregnant.
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By Emily Mace on November 5, 2009
How did our Thanksgiving meals make it to 2009?
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By Emily Mace on November 5, 2009
You may think only top executives have a 12 hour work day, but college students have an equally busy schedule. Being a full time college student can be overwhelming. Managing 15 credits, extracurricular activities, a job, and a social life can be difficult. Good time management skills are necessary in maintaining a successful college career. [...]
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By Emily Mace on October 28, 2009
You may think only top executives have a 12 hour work day, but college students have an equally busy schedule. Being a full time college student can be overwhelming. Managing 15 credits, extracurricular activities, a job, and a social life can be difficult. Good time management skills are necessary in maintaining a successful college career. [...]
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