Letter from the Editor, Maia Williams, Carlow Chronicle
Words of encouragement from the Editor-in-Chief of the Carlow Chronicle, Maia Williams, as the University transitions to online classes during the COVID-19 crisis, March 2020. Continue reading Letter from the Editor, Maia Williams, Carlow Chronicle
What’s Good Carlow? Episode 8
WHAT’S GOOD CARLOW! DJ is putting out some more content – COVID-19 ain’t got nothin’ on the show. DJ sits down with Dr. Gordley to get some answers to questions from other students. They talk about what helped Carlow make … Continue reading What’s Good Carlow? Episode 8
What’s Good Carlow? Episode 7
WHAT’S GOOD CARLOW! Just when you thought the Coronavirus put everything to a halt, it didn’t stop DJ. Our host sits down with three current students and one special, former student to talk about some things. DJ first sits down … Continue reading What’s Good Carlow? Episode 7
Theatre Flea Market
Written by: Caitlin McDonough The Carlow University Theatre Group (CUTG) held a huge two-week long flea market in the Rosemary Heyl Theater in Antonian Hall from Jan. 27 to Feb. 9 All proceeds went to supporting the theatre group and their future activities. The flea market was open for students and the public. Each item was either donated by members or supporters of the Carlow community or collected by the theatre group themselves from an old film studio and an abandoned hoarder house! The members of CUTG had a great time during their mornings at the sale. Kara Miller, sophomore creative writing and liberal studies major said, “It’s been fun to see the different types of people that come … Continue reading Theatre Flea Market
Stuff-A-Plush
Written by: Alexandra Kunz Carlow’s annual Stuff-A-Plush was held on Feb. 13 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the University Commons. Stuff-A-Plush is similar to Build A Bear. People can pick out the plush, stuff it, pick a shirt, and make the birth certificate. Each plush was $5 to make. If there were any leftover in the last 30 min of the event, people were permitted to purchase another plush. “This year, we have 14 different plushies, including a lamb, giraffe, elephant, pig, long hair bear, triceratops, dalmatian, magic dragon, black panther, cream bunny, cheetah, sabretooth tiger, monkey, and brontosaurus,” said Clare Duffus, the president of Campus Activities Board (CAB). One student that was at Stuff-A-Plush gave her insight on this event. Karlee Arendt, senior History and English major said, “I had a lot of fun, and it was my last opportunity for … Continue reading Stuff-A-Plush
Day in the Life of an ROTC Cadet in College
Written by: Marena Glaister Daily Schedule: 04:30 wake up 05:30 leave Carlow for ROTC Physical Training (PT) at University of Pittsburgh 06:00 begin PT 07:00 end PT 07:20 arrive back at Carlow 07:30 shower 08:00 breakfast 08:30 come back to dorm room 08:35 start schoolwork for the day 11:00/30 lunch 12:30 relax, play my ukulele 15:45 head to class 16:00 class #1 17:15 head to dinner 17:45 head to class 18:00 class #2 21:00 head back to dorm room 21:10 get ready for bed 21:20 check emails 21:45 get in bed 22:00 fall asleep As an ROTC cadet, life can be very busy, so it … Continue reading Day in the Life of an ROTC Cadet in College
What’s Good Carlow Update
WHAT’S GOOD CARLOW! It has been way too long. It’s finally time to return to the microphones and talk about all things Carlow again. We have two new hosts, Bella Diaz (First year-communication minor) and Miranda Depkon (First Year-communication Major) to vamp up the podcast this semester. Expect great new segments like our top five food places in Oakland or our top five things to do in Oakland. It’s going to be fun, new, and exciting stuff to listen to. Don’t worry, we aren’t afraid to bring back some of the old segments either. Be sure to send messages with feedback and ideas for shows. This is a student run podcast and we want everyone’s voices to … Continue reading What’s Good Carlow Update
One Billion Rising
Written by: Miranda Depkon In Feb. 2020, One Billion Rising campaigned to bring awareness to ending sexual and physical violence against women. On Valentine’s Day in 2012, the campaign started by people rising and dancing to get the public’s attention. Today, women all over the world are still faced with violence – One Billion Rising calls people to rise to end … Continue reading One Billion Rising
“Everything that Sounds in the Forest” Art Gallery
Written by: Alexandra Kunz “Everything that Sounds in the Forest,” opened on Jan. 17, 2020 in the Carlow Art Gallery on the 2nd floor of the University Commons. The exhibit features contemporary art of the Peruvian Amazon. It will run through May 15. The artists who featured their original artwork that explores the traditional and rural dynamics of the Amazon include: Graciela Arias, Christian Bendayán, Lastenia Canayo, Harry Chávez, Frank Gaudlitz, Thomas Locke Hobbs, Roldán Pinedo, Adrián Portugal, Elena Valera, Rember Yahuarcani, and Santiago Yahuarcani. The exhibit is guest curated by Christian Bendayan, an artist and researcher of Amazonian art, and Gabriela Germana, visiting instructor of art. The artists who came together to produce the exhibit each have different perspectives on the Amazon’s diversity. The selection of pieces provides a different look on how each of the artists interprets their surroundings. Amy Bowman-McElhone, … Continue reading “Everything that Sounds in the Forest” Art Gallery
The Critical Point Update
The Critical Point, Carlow’s annual undergraduate arts and literary journal, accepted submissions from all undergraduate students this month. Like every year, submissions were accepted in the following categories: poetry, fiction, art (2D and 3D), photography, creative non-fiction, and critical writing (essays from all subjects). The deadline for submissions was Thursday Feb. 20, 2020. The staff of The Critical Point is currently considering the submissions they received for publication in the journal and display at the Critical Point Exhibition, a new addition led by art history professor, Amy Bowman-McElhone, that will go up in the University Commons this spring. Those who submitted their art or writing will receive an email from the staff saying if their piece was accepted or not. A $100 cash prize will also be awarded for the best … Continue reading The Critical Point Update
Black History Month: How it all Began
Written by: Maia Williams Black History Month begins on Feb. 1 each year to honor several African Americans who have helped shape United States history. According to CNN, Carter G. Woodson, an African-American Historian, wrote black Americans into the nation’s history. He founded Negro History week in 1926 which later expanded to Black History Month in 1976. Woodson was troubled by how history textbooks didn’t acknowledge America’s black population. He made it his duty to include black Americans into the nation’s history by establishing the Association for the study of Negro Life and History. He also founded the publication, The Journal of Negro History. “Real education means to inspire people to live more abundantly, to … Continue reading Black History Month: How it all Began
Around the World
Written by: Lana Al Doori Iraq: “Going to claim my rights” Iraqi protestors attest. On Oct. 1 2019, mass demonstrations in Iraq were assembled against corruption, unemployment, outside interreferences (Iran in particular), and political quotas. During those two days 107 people were killed and 2458 people injured in Baghdad. According to BasNews, 23,545 people have been injured and more than 500 killed since Oct. 1. Demonstrations have been occurring periodically over time, but the October protests were different. It has completely turned into a revolution. The difference about this revolution is that it’s driven by the viewpoint of post-2003 generation. Mada Masr news article “Forty Days of Revolution in Iraq” by Ahmed Youssef, propose that the demonstration is not lead by any religious or political officials. It’s also independent of any communal or ethnic group. It is guided by a conscious … Continue reading Around the World
A Mac Miller – Filled Weekend for Pittsburgh
Written by: Isabella Diaz On Jan. 17, the late local rapper Mac Miller’s posthumous album, Circles, was released. This final album was different from anything he released before; tying the idea of one album (Swimming) to another was a concept he never tried before. Up until Circles came out, Miller had done the most singing on an album but still featured mostly rap. In Circles, it’s the complete opposite, where he is mainly singing and there is very little rap. This transition provides an equal balance within the two albums, relying on similar themes of depression, saving face, and so forth. Each track puts a large emphasis on ideas such as recovery: how the bad days are … Continue reading A Mac Miller – Filled Weekend for Pittsburgh
