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Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief

Marley is a junior who is majoring in English and minoring in political science and journalism in the public interest at Allegheny College. This is her third year working on the paper. She is from New Castle, PA, a small Pennsylvanian town that is neither new nor host to a castle. Somewhat less disappointingly, the town is the "hot dog capital of the world."

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A letter from the editor

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2019

Having covered everything from the hiring of administration and faculty members, curriculum changes, breaking news, sporting events, sustainability goals, alumni features and guest speakers, this is one...

A letter from the editor

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2019

Having covered everything from the hiring of administration and faculty members, curriculum changes, breaking news, sporting events, sustainability goals, alumni features and guest speakers, this is one...

Low funds: ASG talks stoles, charging stations, T-shirts

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief April 25, 2019

A fire alarm blared from a distant campus building and through the windows of the Henderson Campus Center as Allegheny Student Government opened its weekly general assembly meeting, and the ringing was...

Employees offer support in second community forum

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2019

River Branch, associate professor of communication arts, found out an Allegheny student was arrested for an alleged assault after another student came to her office, looking for support. Having “no idea”...

James and Mari Mullen cheer during an Allegheny College football game in 2010 at the Robertson Athletic Complex Football Stadium.

Mullen reflects on ‘privilege’ of being a member of Allegheny’s family

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief April 25, 2019

Eleven years ago, President James Mullen and wife Mari arrived in Meadville with an eighth grader and a fifth grader — daughter Frankie and son James. Now, the Mullens are leaving Allegheny College with...

Creating concrete campus change

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief April 18, 2019

At a loss for words during a community forum, David Perez, ’19, said he is unsure how to address issues of racism and diversity in the Meadville and Allegheny communities but knows the “big picture”...

Sharing concern for ‘one of our own’

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief April 18, 2019

Students wanted their concerns to be heard after what they called a “violation of Allegheny’s community” occurred last week with the arrest of “one of our own.” A campus-wide email was sent...

Allegheny student arrested for alleged assault

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2019

An Allegheny College student was arrested by the Meadville Police Department on Thursday, April 11, for his alleged role in an assault at Julian’s Bar and Grille. Interim Director of Public Safety William...

Allegheny students visit nation’s capital for blossom festival

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2019

Allegheny students traveled to the District of Columbia and were welcomed by warm weather and the aroma of hundreds of blooming cherry blossoms. Spring in the district brings crowds of people who are...

Students represent their roots in ‘Rep Yo Flag’ event

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2019

Taking a break from showing school spirit by donning Allegheny apparel, students gathered to showcase a different kind of pride — pride for their countries, hometowns and identities. The “Rep Yo...

Allegheny Student Government votes to approve 2019 policy changes

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief April 11, 2019

These too shall pass. In its general assembly, Allegheny Student Government voted to approve the proposed changes to Allegheny’s Student Code of Conduct and the Policy on Discriminatory and Sexual...

Dean Thompson visits ASG to talk college policy updates

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief April 4, 2019

Everybody makes mistakes; everybody has those days — even Allegheny students. This imperfection is being taken into consideration as part of the 2019 review of the Student Code of Conduct policies, specifically...

Registrar Ian Binnington speaks about changes to Allegheny College's daily grid schedule  during Allegheny Student Government's general assembly meeting Tuesday, March 5, in room 301/302 of the Henderson Campus Center.

ASG talks changes to daily schedule grid, new dining initiatives, gender neutral restrooms

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief March 7, 2019

Turn and face the strange because Registrar Ian Binnington and the College Curriculum Committee are looking to make changes to Allegheny’s daily schedule grid — the time slots classes are scheduled...

The unnamed triptych has since been removed from public view on Allegheny’s campus due to online complaints. This photo shows the full work. The original photo posted on Facebook was a cropped image.

Allegheny student’s artwork sparks online controversy

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief February 28, 2019

What began as an art project between two friends has sparked outrage on social media after a cropped image showcased the words “kill cops,” one of many phrases featured in the piece. With the artist’s...

‘The Prodigy’ takes evil genius to new heights

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2019

Reincarnation, possession and parenting come together in Nicholas McCarthy’s horror film “The Prodigy” — a movie that takes evil genius to a whole new level. This film includes everything “How...

ASG looks for debate moderator, gives policy updates, asks for suggestions on campus housing

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief February 21, 2019

Allegheny Student Government members have been busy working to revise college conduct policies and collaborating on ways to improve campus housing, but with election season in full swing, the annual General...

ASG announces sanitary product pilot program, constitution changes, Compass revisions

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief February 14, 2019

Compass revisions, sanitary products and constitution changes, oh my! Beginning its regular meeting at 7:02 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in room 301/302 of the Henderson Campus Center, Allegheny Student Government...

Hall updates ASG on student conduct revisions, Gomez talks improving student retention rates

Hall updates ASG on student conduct revisions, Gomez talks improving student retention rates

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief February 7, 2019

Allegheny Student Government members had little to say when Assistant Dean of Students Joe Hall visited its general assembly meeting to discuss the revision process of the student conduct system — the...

Allegheny closes all offices due to frigid winter temperatures

Sara Holthouse and Marley Parish January 31, 2019

For the first time since the 1970s, Allegheny College closed its offices due to frigid winter temperatures. After sending out a campus-wide email at 9:33 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, officially announcing the...

ASG makes preparations for election season

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief January 31, 2019

Allegheny Student Government’s general assembly meeting was home to updates about the presidential campaigning process in its second meeting of the spring semester. Beginning the meeting at 7:02 p.m....

Allegheny Student Government fills CCC, welcomes back Cinquino

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief January 24, 2019

In its first meeting of the 2019 spring semester, Allegheny Student Government welcomed both new and old faces into its ranks — Elyse Cinquino, ’20, Tin Le, ’21, and Peyton Capristo, ’21. To...

President-elect Link shares hopes for Allegheny

President-elect Link shares hopes for Allegheny

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief January 24, 2019

Having lived in Manhattan and Rome, Hilary Link is no stranger to turning new places into a home. Starting on July 1, 2019, Link will assume the position of president of Allegheny College — making...

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How ‘The Grinch’ stole hearts this holiday season

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2018

Move over Jim Carrey because there is a new grouch in Whoville. He is greener. He is cleaner. He has a slightly nicer demeanor. Thanks to directors Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier, audiences can travel...

Washington Post reporter Gearan talks Trump, trust and the future of journalism in United States

Washington Post reporter Gearan talks Trump, trust and the future of journalism in United States

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief November 15, 2018

Plopping down next to rapper Kanye West, retired football player Jim Brown and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, Anne Gearan, ’85, was not at war; she was at work. A White House correspondent...

Alumnus showcases Pittsburgh’s fortitude

Alumnus showcases Pittsburgh’s fortitude

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief November 1, 2018

Pittsburgh is stronger than hate, and Tim Hindes, ’00, wanted to convey that message after a gunman opened fire at 9:54 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 inside the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in Squirrel...

Hillel hosted a vigil Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in the Tillotson Room of the Patricia Bush Tippie Alumni Center to honor those who were killed in the shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. The vigil was standing-room only. Students and faculty led the event.

Vigil honors lives lost in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief November 1, 2018

When Barak Levin, ’19, was growing up, his parents and grandparents told him Jews did not have anyone watching out for them, but after looking at an overflowing Tillotson Room, Levin thinks his family...

Allegheny Student Government participates in the energy challenge, returns to conversations about sexual assault

Marley Parish and Sara Holthouse October 18, 2018

It was Tuesday night and the lights were low. Allegheny Student Government took part in the annual October campus-wide energy challenge by turning off the lights to conserve electricity during its weekly...

First-year volleyball student-athlete Claire Klima, ‘22, kneels in her team lineup during the national anthem at a home game on September 22, 2018.

[Photo] First-year athlete aims to start conversation

Olivia Blakeslee, Senior Sports Editor October 18, 2018

First-year volleyball student-athlete Claire Klima, ‘22, kneels in her team lineup during the national anthem at a home game on September 22, 2018.

ASG increases transparency with accessible minutes, updated website

Marley Parish, Ellis Giacomelli, and Matthew Steinberg September 20, 2018

Allegheny Student Government has added a new item to its agenda this year: improving its record keeping.  In addition to improving wellness and creating a better relationship with students and administrators,...

‘A Simple Favor’ tackles dark comedy in suburban setting

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2018

Hell hath no fury like a woman trapped in suburbia. Directed by Paul Feig, “A Simple Favor,” tells the story of Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) — two mothers of...

‘A Quiet Place’ redefines the horror movie genre

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2018

In the horror film, “A Quiet Place,” there is no talking, no music — no sound whatsoever. The key to survival is silence. Directed by John Krasinski, “A Quiet Place” gives audiences a terrifying...

Senior gators reflect on athletic careers

Andrew Murphy, Jake Reidenbach, and Marley Parish April 19, 2018

With the 2017-18 academic school year wrapping up, senior Gator athletes reflect on their careers and their retirement from athletics. In the United States millions of students each year graduate high...

Maddie Janvrin, ’20, shakes hands with a Kenyon swimmer following a race at Denison University on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2018 during the North Coast Athletic Conference Championships.

Swim and dive reflects on season

Marley Parish and Lauren Trimber February 22, 2018

The Allegheny College Swimming and Diving Team completed the 2018 North Coast Athletic Conference Championships on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Denison University. The men’s team finished seventh with...

Sustainability in action: Local graduates work to build community

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief February 1, 2018

From monsoons to mudslides, hurricanes to floods, and earthquakes to fires, 2017 witnessed its fair share of natural disasters. As extreme weather becomes more frequent in today’s world, concerns regarding...

Phenomenal soundtrack, subpar picture

Phenomenal soundtrack, subpar picture

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2018

If you are expecting an authentic circus experience filled with death-defying stunts and dream-like wonders, “The Greatest Showman” is not the film for you. In fact, Director Michael Gracey should...

Youth Sports Mentoring Program to launch

Josh Cohen and Marley Parish January 25, 2018

This spring, the Youth Sports Mentoring Program will begin its first semester of operation. The brainchild of Adele Gilman, ’19, Allegheny Athletic Director Portia Hoeg and Meadville Area High School...

Old news, different faces: Streep, Hanks and Spielberg make ‘The Post’ their own

Old news, different faces: Streep, Hanks and Spielberg make ‘The Post’ their own

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2018

Extra! Extra! Read all about Director Steven Spielberg’s perfectly timed political thriller “The Post,” and then go see it on the big screen because this film could not be more relevant in today’s...

Editorial: Sexual assault in the media

Joseph Tingley and Marley Parish November 9, 2017

In today’s issue of The Campus, a story appeared regarding two recent hearings that involved an Allegheny student accused of sexual assault and two women who requested protection from violence orders...

Court grants three-year PFA order against student

Marley Parish, Dakotah Manson, and Kelsey Evans November 9, 2017

Two first-year female students of Allegheny College requested and were granted protection from abuse orders against a first-year male student, accusing him of sexual assault. The PFA orders, which...

Students stay Up 'til Dawn

Students stay Up ’til Dawn

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief November 9, 2017

Allegheny students did not stay up until 3 a.m. studying for an exam on Friday, Nov. 3. Instead, they stayed up ‘til dawn as part of the annual fundraising event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital....

College continues to make strides toward carbon neutrality

Marley Parish and Ellis Giacomelli November 9, 2017

Although the 2017 Energy Challenge has come to an end, Allegheny College students, staff and administrators have not stopped in their efforts to continue on the path of making the school more sustainable...

Candidate meet and greet encourages student involvement

Marley Parish, Editor-In-Chief October 26, 2017

Meadville Mayor LeRoy Stearns, Herb Riede, Sean Donahue and Jim Roha, four local politicians, visited Allegheny’s campus on Thursday, Oct. 19 for a meet and greet hosted by the Allegheny College Democrats...

Homecoming

Homecoming

Marley Parish and Kelsey Evans October 19, 2017

The Robertson Athletic Complex will host the annual homecoming game where the Allegheny Gators will face Kenyon College on the Frank B. Fuhrer Field at 1 p.m as part of the Blue and Gold Weekend. Alumni,...

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‘Annabelle: Creation’ goes back to horror film basics

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2017

Move over Chuckie because there is a new, more terrifying doll in town, and her name is Annabelle. The latest installment in “The Conjuring” franchise, “Annabelle: Creation” takes place in pre-Barbie...

Alexander Heffner, host of ‘The Open Mind,’ gives lecture on civil discourse on Thursday Sept. 7, 2017.

Allegheny invites PBS host for public lecture

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2017

Host of the PBS show “The Open Mind,” Alexander Heffner, addressed students, faculty, staff and community members on Thursday, Sept. 7 in the Tillotson Room of the Tippie Alumni Center in a lecture...

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‘Look What You Made Me Do’ breaks records and a celebrity fanbase

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief August 31, 2017

Taylor Swift did more than shake off the haters in her new music video for her hit song, “Look What You Made Me Do.” Instead, Swift has decided to confront her critics and embrace all of the negative...

Teaching the history behind the horror, solving monumental problems

Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief August 24, 2017

If Confederate General Robert E. Lee and President Donald J. Trump ever became friends, that friendship would come to a dramatic end after discovering their differing opinions on whether or not Civil War...

Coming soon to a bookstore near you: Killing O’Reilly

Shea Beaumont, Angela Mauroni, and Marley Parish April 20, 2017

One of television’s most successful and top-rated cable news hosts, Bill O’Reilly, was fired on Wednesday, April 19, after a series of sexual harassment allegations were uncovered following an internal...

More magic and emotion in this tale as old as time

More magic and emotion in this tale as old as time

Marley Parish, Features Editor April 13, 2017

Director Bill Condon enchants audiences in “Beauty and the Beast” as he recreates the tale as old as time in the magical live action film released on March 17. Emma Watson hangs up her Hogwarts robes...

College plans to begin granting honor cords

Marley Parish, Features Editor April 6, 2017

The Allegheny College Academic Standards and Awards Committee has decided to award honor cords to students who graduate with a 3.9 GPA as well as provide a medallion for the valedictorian or valedictorians...

‘The Shack’ leaves audiences feeling hopeless

Marley Parish, Features Editor April 6, 2017

Director Stuart Hazeldine brings to life William P. Young’s self-published Christian novel in the fantasy-drama film “The Shack,” released on March 3, 2017. “The Shack” tells the story of Mack...

Astronaut Mark Kelly speaks in Ford Chapel on Wednesday, April, 5, 2017. Kelly was on campus as the recipient of the 2017 Gator of the Year Award from Allegheny Student Government.

Astronaut Mark Kelly receives 2017 Allegheny Gator of the Year Award

Meaghan Wilby, Max Copeland, and Marley Parish April 6, 2017

Allegheny Student Government named Captain Mark Kelly as Gator of the Year for 2017. Kelly delivered a speech entitled “Endeavor to Succeed” in Ford Chapel on Wednesday, April 5, at 7 p.m. “I have...

Jordan Peele revamps the horror genre in ‘Get Out’

Jordan Peele revamps the horror genre in ‘Get Out’

Marley Parish, Features Editor March 9, 2017

Get out of the house and get into a theater to see Jordan Peele debut his directing career in the horror film, “Get Out,” a movie that is sure to leave audiences wanting more. “Get Out” is not...

Jameis Winston can do and say anything he puts his mind to

Marley Parish, Features Editor February 23, 2017

Infamous Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Jameis Winston made an appearance at Melrose Elementary School in St. Petersburg, Florida and delivered a blatantly sexist and demeaning speech while speaking...

Parents get a break with ‘Kids Night Out’

Meaghan Wilby and Marley Parish February 16, 2017

Children from the Allegheny and Meadville communities gathered in the David V. Wise Center on Friday, Feb. 10 for Allegheny Women’s Lacrosse team’s fundraising event “Kid’s Night Out.” The lacrosse...

IDEAS lecture series welcomes access speaker

Meaghan Wilby and Marley Parish February 16, 2017

Rosanna Reyes spoke about increasing accessibility to higher education for first-generation students on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Quigley Hall Auditorium. The lecture was part of the lecture...

50 shades of disappointment

50 shades of disappointment

Marley Parish, Features Editor February 16, 2017

Mr. Grey will see you now in “50 Shades Darker,” the sequel to “50 Shades of Grey.” Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return to the screen as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in the erotic drama-romance....

Local service, national issue: overdose

Marley Parish, Features editor February 2, 2017

A Day of Remembrance memorial service was held at New Beginnings Church of God on Sunday, Jan. 29, in order to remember those who have passed away due to overdose. The memorial service provided an opportunity...

M.L.K. sermon:

Marley Parish, Features Editor January 26, 2017

To conclude the 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Week Celebration, the weekly chapel service honored King in Ford Memorial Chapel on Sunday, Jan. 22. The sermon was delivered by Assistant Professor of Political...

Zoe Husnick, ’18, performs “Arabian” from “The Nutcracker” in the annual holiday concert Cookies and Milk on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Montgomery Performance Space.

Holiday concert gives back to community

Marley Parish, Features editor December 8, 2016

Allegheny’s annual holiday concert, Cookies and Milk, has been a college tradition for over 15 years. The tap, modern and ballet dance classes as well a the student run Jazz and Dance Ensemble performed...

Discover new magic in ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’

Discover new magic in ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’

Marley Parish, Features Editor December 1, 2016

Nifflers, magic and Americans, oh my! J.K. Rowling and director David Yates return to the big screen to stupefy Harry Potter fans and newcomers in “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” Released...

Netflix releases four-part mini-series

Marley Parish, Features Editor December 1, 2016

The sacred final four words of the series have been spoken after Netflix released the Gilmore Girls revival “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” on Friday, Nov. 25. Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino picks...

‘Inferno’ burns out in theaters

‘Inferno’ burns out in theaters

Marley Parish, Features editor November 10, 2016

Tom Hanks returns to the big screen as Robert Langdon in “Inferno,” a mystery thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats and leaves them with an uneasy feeling.  Despite the title, “Inferno”...

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EL Seminar helps alumna find herself aboard the USS Niagara

Marley Parish, Features editor November 3, 2016

Hope Collins, ’15, is an Allegheny graduate who went on an experiential learning trip aboard the USS Brig Niagara from June 12 until July 3, 2013. Collins worked her way up from a trainee to an apprentice...

Baby, don’t pull me closer

Marley Parish, Features editor October 27, 2016

Andrew Taggart and Halsey bring the lyrics to the hit song, “Closer” to life in a music video loaded with steamy kisses and a lack of clothing. The song focuses on a couple who broke up and are now...

Service day brings communities together

Marley Parish, Features editor October 20, 2016

The Allegheny College and Meadville communities participated in an annual service event in Meadville and the greater Crawford County area on Saturday, Oct. 15. About 320 Allegheny students and Meadville...

Taylor turns best-seller into a trainwreck of a film

Marley Parish, Features editor October 13, 2016

Director Tate Taylor’s movie adaptation of “The Girl on the Train” is like a train wreck where audiences are uncomfortable but cannot bring themselves to look away from the mess of a film. The thriller...

Documentary recaps Amanda Knox trial

Marley Parish, Features editor October 13, 2016

Almost nine years since the murder of Meredith Kercher, a 22-year-old woman who was found dead in her apartment in Perugia, Italy, Netflix revisits the case in an original documentary called “Amanda...

Kyle Ross, ’17, performs at Overkill’s open mic night at Grounds for Change on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.

Open mic with “Overkill”

Marley Parish, Features editor September 22, 2016

“Overkill” publishes issues each semester and serves as a creative outlet for Allegheny students. The theme for this year’s issue is “Over the Top.” “Overkill” accepts various forms of writing...

Duffer duo dazzles Netflix

Marley Parish, Features editor September 15, 2016

Matt and Ross Duffer’s eight-episode-long science fiction drama, “Stranger Things,” is taking Netflix by storm. Set in a small town in Indiana, the Duffer brothers bring the 1980s back to life with...

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Focus on failure as a feat of life

Marley Parish, Features editor September 8, 2016

Doane Hall of Art filled with artists eager to begin their 8 hour art projects on Saturday, Sept. 3. The artists’ work focuses on the theme of failure in this year’s show. Heather Brand, visiting...

Ex-Stanford swimmer released early after sexual assault charges

Marley Parish, Features Editor September 8, 2016

Brock Turner was released from jail after serving a 90-day sentence, 93 days shorter than the six month sentence he received from Judge Aaron Persky on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 for sexually assaulting  an...

Kathleen Reed, ’19 and Jeannie Choi, ’17 promote Association for Asian and Asian American while Weihao Liang, ’20 sign up for the organization at the Involvement Fair on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016.

Go-getter Gators encourage participation at involvement fair

Marley Parish, Features editor September 1, 2016

The Gator quad filled with tables and chairs for the Student Involvement Fair on Thursday, September 1. 103 Allegheny clubs participated in the event where club members promoted their organizations to...

Read it and weep: the childhood magic is gone

Marley Parish, Features editor September 1, 2016

Alohomora! “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” reopened the door to many childhoods when it was released on Harry Potter’s birthday, July 31, 2016. After nine years, Potterheads finally have the...

Allegheny students win 2016 national letters to an elected official competition

Marley Parish, Features editor September 1, 2016

Hayden Moyer, ’17, and Walter Stover, ’17, were one of five winning teams who competed in the National 2016 Letters to an Elected Official competition sponsored by Project Pericles. Hundreds of teams...

Orientation gets revamped

Marley Parish, Features editor August 25, 2016

The Campus: Where are you from and why did you choose Allegheny College? Mark Myers: I’m from Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. There were a lot of reasons that I chose Allegheny. It came down to University...

Gator volleyball competes in spring tournament to prepare for fall season

Marley Parish, Junior Editor April 28, 2016

The Allegheny women’s volleyball team played in a tournament at Slippery Rock University on Saturday, April 26, where it faced Mercyhurst University, Grove City College, Slippery Rock University and...

Gator softball hits home run with young team

Marley Parish, Junior Editor April 14, 2016

With an overall record of 5-9, the Allegheny women’s softball team has high hopes for the remainder of the season. Head Coach Beth Curtiss, Megan Hazlett, ’19, and Hailey Marthaler, ’16, all want...

Sequel gets bigger, fatter and more disappointing

Marley Parish, Junior Editor April 14, 2016

Opa! In Nia Vardalos’s movie, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” our favorite Greek family has returned to the big screen and they are the same as they were in the first movie, only bigger and fatter. “My...

Gator football hires Randy Moore as defensive coordinator

Marley Parish, Junior Editor March 10, 2016

Randy Moore, defensive coordinator The Campus: Where have you coached before? Randy Moore: For the last six years, I’ve been the head coach at Hiram College. Before that I was at Otterbein College...

Erin McGaffigan named lacrosse assistant coach

Marley Parish, Junior Sports Editor February 18, 2016

As the women’s lacrosse team prepares for its upcoming season, Erin McGaffigan is welcomed as the new assistant coach. Both the coaching staff and team are excited to see what McGaffigan brings to...

Men’s basketball falls to Wooster, looks forward to senior game

Marley Parish, Junior Sports Editor February 18, 2016

  The Allegheny men’s basketball team lost its NCAC game against the College of Wooster on Wednesday, Feb. 17 in the David V. Wise Center. The Gators (3-20, 3-13) lost their second game...

Feeney, Nardozzi recognized by CollegeSwimming

Marley Parish, Junior Editor February 11, 2016

Allegheny College swimming and diving team members, Matthew Nardozzi, ’19, and Megan Feeney, ’17, were honored by CollegeSwimming on Jan. 26 after being named the NCAC Athletes of the Week. Both members...

Alumnus hired as Gator cross country coach

Marley Parish, Junior Editor February 4, 2016

Ben Mourer, ’07, was named the head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country teams on Dec. 18, 2015. He will also be serving as an assistant coach to the Gator track and field team. Beginning...

B.J. Hammer named 34th head coach of Gator football program

Marley Parish, Junior Sports Editor January 28, 2016

B.J. Hammer was named the 34th head coach for the Gators’ football team on Jan. 4, 2016, replacing Mark Matlak who announced his retirement on Oct. 27, 2015. Having more than a decade of coaching...

Student protesters contend with the First Amendment

Marley Parish, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

The First Amendment protects everyone by granting them with the freedom to express themselves through religion, speech, the press and assembly. Student protests have been taking over college campuses...

Humanities majors are not confined to the ivory tower

Marley Parish, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

People whose academic field is outside of the humanities do not realize the value and skills that come with majoring in a humanity. English teaches us about understanding people all while experiencing...

Police body cameras record accident, unveil dishonesty

Marley Parish, Staff Writer November 19, 2015

With great power comes great responsibility. Police are given a badge and the authority to uphold the law. A body camera should be included as a part of uniform. The shooting of Jeremy Mardis, a 6-year-old...

Even without ‘the box,’ job applications are still flawed

Marley Parish, Contributing Writer November 12, 2015

Banning the criminal record box on job applications is not enough to prevent discrimination when applying for a job. President Barack Obama announced a new executive order that prohibits federal agencies...

Campus celebrates Dia de los Muertos

MARLEY PARISH, Contributing Writer November 5, 2015

The Campus Center lobby transformed into an authentic celebration for the Day of the Dead when Union Latina sponsored an event to celebrate Dia de los Muertos on Friday, Oct. 30. As students decorated...

Cultural appropriation is detrimental to cultural icons

Marley Parish, Contributing Writer October 29, 2015

Halloween gives people the freedom to dress up as anything they want, but costumed celebrants do not realize that with this freedom comes the responsibility of avoiding offending others. It seems as...

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