Features

Each week, the Features section takes an in-depth look into topics relevant to Millersville University.

Editor: Chelsea Shank
Contact: features@thesnapper.com

Valentine’s Day tasty treats and meal ideas

By:  Jillian Sbarbaro Valentine’s Day has long been thought of as a day for lovers.  It can actually be depressing and downright annoying for people who are not in a relationship.  With this being said, that does not mean you [...]

Dark, white, milk, toffee, almond: chocolate

By:Julie Raffensperger Whether it is Hershey, Dove, Sarris or Ghirardelli, it is nearly impossible for many of you to deny the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth sensation that chocolate brings. The temptation is particularly strong at this time, given the fact that Valentine’s [...]

Single Awareness Day: single and proud

By: Danielle Weaver Each and every year February 14 rolls around in a haze of pink hearts and sparkly greeting cards. Suddenly entire isles in Wal-Mart and Target are devoted to giant teddy bears and Hallmark stores are producing tons [...]

Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable

By: Marissa Incitti Every year Valentine’s Day is the one day when couples go all out to achieve perfection. Reservations are made at nice restaurants, roses arrive in the mail, and movie theaters are packed with couples of all ages. [...]

The early beginnings of Valentine’s Day cards

By:Rhea Mitchell Many of you will be visiting your local convenience store in the upcoming weeks, perusing the cards for the perfect way to express your love for another.  It may seem quite unbelievable that people have been following this [...]

The History and legends behind Valentine’s Day

By: Dena Paffas,      Yes, it is that time of year again – the time that couples eagerly await, and the rest of us dread.  It is the month of February, which means that Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. [...]

The busy life of an average commuter student

The busy life of an average commuter student

By: Jillian Sbarbaro Commuting plays a large role in the lives of most people, whether it be commuting to work, school, or anywhere in between.  The term commute normally evokes thoughts of traffic jams, gas prices, and overall frustration.  I [...]

Learn six simple cold prevention methods

Learn six simple cold prevention methods

By: Marissa Incitti In preschool, kids were taught that sharing was a good thing, but in college sharing is not always the best decision a person can make. Due to the confined living arrangements of college dorm life, illnesses spread [...]

A new year, a new you

By: Marissa Incitti A new semester means a new year and a new year means New Year’s Resolutions. For many of us, our New Year’s Resolutions have something to do with getting better grades, becoming more organized, boosting our health, [...]

Betty White celebrates her ninth decade

By: Julie Raffensperger Whether you know her as Rose Nylund from The Golden Girls, or Elka Ostrovsky from the more recent show Hot in Cleveland, it is hard to deny the flawless talent of Betty White. Born in 1922, she [...]