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Modern-day slavery: discussion, film teach students about human trafficking

Human trafficking, whether for sex, labor or both, may not be visible, but it is still
significant. However, there are still resources out there to combat it.

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Outta’ Right Field: Players deserve say in Rice scandal

Players may have been grossly offended by Rice’s bullying, but had they felt like he was their best chance at winning going forward, they should at least have some say as to determining his fate.

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CRS Ambassadors preparing for Food Fast

The College first hosted Food Fast last year, which was an eye-opening experience for many who participated in it. 14 students and three faculty members spent 10 hours fasting, involving themselves in case-study scenarios and reflecting on the experience.

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Ivy Young Willis Award presented to alumna Buzzallino

The Ivy Young Willis Award was presented to alumna Joan M. Buzzallino of the class of 1996 in a ceremony at the Mansion on March 21.

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Student charged in bomb threat

Radnor Township police have charged a student following a bomb threat last Sunday in Woodcrest Hall.

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Alumna Buzzallino set to receive Ivy Young Willis Award

William G. Willis founded the award as a means to honor his late wife, whose work in Pittsburgh, Pa. paved the way for reading to be taught on public television.

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History majors after graduation

History and political science majors face a multitude of options they could pursue after graduation.

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Lady Cavs capture first CSAC crown since ’09

Following a long and defensive battle, the Lady Cavaliers beat the Gwynedd-Mercy College Lady Griffins, 49-38, to win their sixth Colonial States Athletic Conference title, and first since 2009.

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Where are you living next year?

Housing selection for next year is right around the corner. The campus boasts a variety of places to live, in houses as well as residence halls.

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Student debt: more harmful than helpful?

While student loans help 60 percent of students pay for college, the amount of money borrowed has surpassed $1 trillion. We owe more money for student debt than we do for credit card debt.

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The negative effects of student loans

While federal and private loans are great ways to help students pay for college, they carry a significant downside as well

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The NHL is back, but at what cost to the fans?

One critical question is what should the fans do from here? The fans have played victim to the bitter negotiation war between the team owners and the hockey players.

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Divorced parents during the holidays

If you’re like me and find yourself in the “son of divorced parents” category, it adds an interesting twist to the season.

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Scoring For Sandy: NHL stars raise money for Hurricane Sandy victims in charity game

Operation Hat Trick was a charity game led by Scott Hartnell of the Philadelphia Flyers and Brad Richards of the New York Rangers. Normally, these two players are engaged in an intense on-ice rivalry; however, they set aside their differences for one night to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief.

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Lady Cavs beat Eastern for first time since 2008

The Lady Cavs took an early lead and never looked back in their 69-49 win over Eastern University in the Battle of Eagle Road on Tuesday, Nov. 20.

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Campus-wide forum addresses Fair Trade

Fair Trade University status is a way for a college or university to prove that they are truly committed to the use of fair trade products and implementation of fair trade principles. It is a title that the College has been seeking for several years now.

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Hurricane Sandy hits home

Hurricane Sandy may be one of the worst storms in the history of the United States, but there is no reason to give up hope.

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Candidates get chippy in Round 2, but questions still need to be answered

This second debate still leaves plenty of questions to be answered. The candidates have just one last chance to one-up each other prior to the election.

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Outta’ Right Field: You be the judge

For many baseball fans, the infield fly rule is one of the parts of baseball that was difficult to understand. We presume it to be one of those things that just seemed like a good idea at the time it was created. Therefore, it’s only fitting that one of the bigger controversies in recent Major League Baseball history involved the infield fly rule.

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Romney rallies in Wayne

Recent alumni and students of the College were in attendance, which can be seen as positive taking into account the importance and urgency of the youth vote.

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In Memoriam: Martha Dale

Ms. Dale worked at the College for over 30 years and held job titles such as Director of Alumni Affairs as well as the Coordinator of Historical Projects for the College’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2007.

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NCAA punishes Penn State, but does it fit the crime?

The NCAA’s penalty against Penn State has generated significant buzz in many circles, with critics arguing that they have not done enough and others arguing that is unfair to those who were not involved with the scandal.

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New Wolfington Center director takes the lead

Burke, a native of the Lehigh Valley, made his return to Pennsylvania after spending the past 15 years with the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, where he served as a professor and chair of the political science department.

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College unveils new parking plan

The plan is a revision of one that was proposed back in February that was ultimately shelved by the Radnor Planning Commission.

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Thursday Briefing: Recapping some of this summer’s biggest news stories

“Zombie” outbreak in Miami May 26 Miami native Rudy Eugene was fatally shot by police after being found eating the face of another man on the MacArthur Causeway in Miami, Fla. It was believed that bath salts were the cause of Eugene’s unusual behavior; however, toxicology reports ruled them out. Freeh Report implicates Penn State [...]

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Alio announced as valedictorian for Class of 2012

After four years and an impressive list of accomplishments, Alio was selected as this year’s valedictorian, a decision that was unexpected for her.

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