And the first word of the 2012-2013 academic year: luck. The last time you heard from me, I was desperately seeking summer employment in my hometown. To make a dull story short, I landed a job as a cashier at Staples and spent the next few months scanning carts full of back-to-school supplies. And while […]
On my recent trip home to see my family for the weekend, I was momentarily baffled. As I was watching cartoons with my 4-year-old niece, she grabbed my phone and started searching silly YouTube videos about cats. I wasn’t baffled by the videos she found; I was baffled by how easily a 4-year-old could pick […]
Whether you need some research help, want to grab a DVD for the night or just want to find a good book to read, the Nash Library is the place to be. After being completed in the fall of 1972, the library was dedicated on September 5, 1973. It was later named the Nash Library […]
MyGannon is the one stop shop for all Gannon students. Once logged in with your Gannon username and password, you have access to all the online amenities that Gannon offers. You can check your email, see upcoming events and even check how many meals you have left on your meal plan. While logged in to […]
Dating back to their construction in 1924, Kenilworth Apartments have been a cornerstone on West 6th Street. Purchased by Gannon in 1981, Kenilworth houses 120 students in units that accommodate two to five people. Why is it called Kenilworth? University archives hold no record of who built Kenilworth, only when it was built and purchased. […]
A lot of people come to Gannon to get closer to Jesus. It’s actually pretty easy; he is right outside the Waldron Campus Center. Located in the middle of the campus is a life-size statue of Jesus as he sits conversing with some students. Dennis McConnell, class of 1970, funded its construction. He dedicated it […]
“You can do anything, but not everything.” This quote has been running thought my head for the past week. To me, it’s inspiring. It reminds me that we don’t have forever. We are given a finite amount of time to do all the things we want to do. Behind this quote is David Allen, a […]
A warehouse symphony
After weeks of voting, the 2012 search for Gannon’s Ultimate Fave is down to the final round. Voting ends on Friday, April 13 at noon EST. The two remaining places vying for the title are…
When I was seven years old, hide-and-seek was the best game ever. It has everything you could ask for in a game: a winner and a loser, a seeker and a hider. It has moments of suspense, triumph and bitter defeat. It can have anywhere from two players to a thousand. Sadly, as we grow […]
