RUNDOWN: Take Back the Night, Celebrate Gannon, Zumbathon

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Monday, April 13: Take Back the Night begins at 7:00 p.m. in Perry Square. Sponsored by Students Against Violence Everywhere, this event helps participants create posters, march through the streets of Erie and promote opportunities to speak out against sexual violence. Tuesday, April 14: Today is Celebrate Gannon! It’s GU’s annual conference that showcases work that […]

Scaly friends in on campus apartments

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One of the best parts about living at home is being close to your family pet. Those animals are often your best friends, providing love and unconditional support to you whenever you need them. When you move away to college, those pets can’t make the trip with you. None of the dorms on Gannon’s campus […]

Housing how-to’s

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Housing is something that can make or break a college experience. As a freshman in a new environment, you’re probably randomly assigned a roommate who may turn out to be a close friend or someone who is barely tolerable. However, going into your second year of school you’ll be able to pick your own roommates […]

Preview GU Schedule: Monday, August 26

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Monday, August 26 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Breakfast | Beyer Hall Cafeteria/Club LaRiccia 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | New Student Orientation Make Up | Waldron Campus Center, Room 219 As a new college student you will experience many changes in your life and this orientation will help answer your initial questions and concerns. […]

Students, staff weigh in on off-, on-campus housing

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A question is proposed – mainly to the upperclassmen – if they should live in Gannon University-owned apartments or not. Denise Bakerink, director of Student Living, said she has a few ideas for why students may choose to seek lodgings off-campus. “My guess is the cost, but I’m not sure that’s the reality of this […]

Signs of summer come to North Hall

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As summer approaches, Gannon’s campus is green with foliage. In this photo, the trees are in full bloom outside of North Hall. North Hall opened in August. The first batch of occupants just moved out for the summer at the end of finals week.

GU students set new goals for new year

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It’s a new year and a fresh start for students at GU. Many students have some ideas as to what they would like to accomplish in the second semester. Take a look at what students have their minds set on for the spring. King Fatumbi, freshman mechanical engineering major: One of my goals is to […]

ASK EDGE: Student Questions, Student Answers

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Got a question for Edge’s student editors? Drop us a line via Twitter @gannonedge, Facebook or email at edge@gannon.edu. Or, if you’re on campus for a visit, submit your questions in the Office of Admissions. Paul from Kentucky asks: “What does Gannon do to ensure that the students feel safe when walking to class after […]

VIDEO: Vote for the Winner of GU Cribs!

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Your votes on Facebook have narrowed the field in Edge’s GU Cribs contest. Check out each of the four finalists and like your favorite to cast your vote for the best freshman room on campus. Click in to see which rooms made it to the final four!

Living the “Suite” Life in North Hall

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Some of Gannon’s new freshmen have been given the opportunity to live in the new suites in North Hall. See what a few of them have to say about it. Becah Ford, biology/ pre-med: I have found North Hall to be a great place for my home away from home. My roommates and some of […]