The Campus

Allegheny discusses compliance with health and safety guidelines

September 18, 2020

After moving in at the end of August, the campus community has had to adjust to and follow the guidelines that were outlined in the college’s plan for reopening. The move-in process this semester was unlike any other in the college’s history...

Volunteers help plant a tree as part of the cleanup's stewardship project on Saturday, September 13, 2020

Over 500 volunteer for French Creek cleanup

September 18, 2020

Recreational activities to continue during fall semester

Bree Gray, News Editor

September 18, 2020

Athletics & Recreation plans to host physically-distanced events throughout the semester at the guidance of the Allegheny College Health Agency and the college. “As of right now, (Athletics & Recreation) will not...

Zafirah Abdulrahoof, ’19 competes in the National Small College Rugby Organization All-Star Tournament in 2018.

Remembering an alumna

September 18, 2020

Students express concern amidst COVID-19 spike

Bree Gray, News Editor

September 18, 2020

The college experienced an increase in positive COVID-19 cases on Sept. 5, with 18 new, active cases on campus. The number of active cases have since decreased to three cases. All of the students who actively have COVID-19 are ...

Wise Center to reopen with new protocols

Bree Gray, News Editor

September 11, 2020

The David V. Wise Center is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Sept. 14 with modified hours, following the two-week campus-wide quarantine. “The Wise Center is scheduled to open on Sept. 14, once the Allegheny College He...

International students face challenges covering COVID-19 costs

Claire Klima, Contributing Writer

September 11, 2020

Allegheny College’s international students were the first to learn that the campus would be shutting down for the remainder of the semester in an email announcement on March 16, from Lucinda Morgan, director of International Educa...

The college implements new security measures

Bree Gray, News Editor

September 11, 2020

Trigger warning: Sexual assault, gun violence The college has implemented new security measures and safety protocols following the sexual assault that occurred last fall. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, an Allegheny College student ...

ASG discusses elections, virtual meetings and future goals

Alana Sabol, News Editor

September 11, 2020

Now that the fall semester is underway, Allegheny Student Government is preparing to elect their Cabinet and Senate members while discussing future goals for the year. Vice President Patricia Gaxiola, ’21, expressed difficulties with preparing for...

On-campus quarantine extended indefinitely

Ethan Woodfill, Editor-in-Chief

September 10, 2020

The on-campus quarantine period has been extended indefinitely. President Hilary Link sent an email to the campus community on Thursday, Sept. 10, regarding the recent cluster of cases found on campus. “Because we uncovered...

Bicentennial Fundraising Goal surpassed, college celebrates financial triumph while students are left uncertain

Claire Klima, News Writer

September 4, 2020

On Thursday, Aug. 13, the “Our Allegheny” bicentennial fundraising campaign surpassed its goal of $200 million. This concluded “the largest fundraising campaign in its 205-year history,” as reported on the campaign’s...

NCAC suspended, athletic teams will use the fall season to train in place of a competitive season

Bree Gray, News Editor

September 4, 2020

On Wednesday, July 22, Director of Athletics and Recreation Bill Ross sent an email to the campus community announcing the North Coast Athletic Conference decision to suspend all intercollegiate competition through December 31...