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Members of the Edinboro University Student Government Association (SGA) executive board began the first meeting of the year on Sept. 14 with important information and announcements for students. SGA president Jamie Lutz shared her report, summarizing changes made over the summer, such as the relocation of the SGA offices to the old game room on the second floor of the Frank G. (0) comments
Choosing a career and finding our path in life is rarely an easy task for anyone. As an undergraduate student at Edinboro University, I had the privilege and honor of studying under Dr. Frank Taylor. As a rudderless ship with sails at full mast I needed the guidance of someone who not only knew the material of the discipline of sociology, but who also had the ability to express its meaning, fruitfulness, and empowering qualities to a young student. (0) comments
As with the Memorial Service that was held for Dr. Frank Taylor at the beginning of the summer, I have again been asked to provide some insight into my dear colleague. I want to contribute something meaningful - preferably something wise and astute - but I'm not good at this kind of thing. (0) comments
On Sept. 9, the Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania started what is planned to be a monthly event, a blood drive held at the Pogue Student Center. These drives will accommodate the large demand for all types of blood. The Community Blood Bank is the only supplier for Erie County and surrounding counties such as McKean, Elk, Potter and Warren. (0) comments
President Jeremy Brown held the school year's first President's Hour at 3 p.m on Sept. 11 in Reeder Hall. Graduate student Nodeia Mitchell and sophomore Maura Gallagher seized the opportunity to speak with Brown and discuss campus matters that concerned them. (0) comments
Last Sunday, I spent the day at my office sorting through every piece of paper that had accumulated over the past year. When the Liberal Arts staff arrived on Monday, they found a large green recycling bin filled with magazines and journals, plus a stack of memos and reports beside the shredder that reached to the top. (0) comments
After listening to the accolades from students and faculty at the memorial for Frank Taylor, my comments about how he embodied the Sociological Imagination as described by C. Wright Mills seem even more true. As a sociologist, I know of no higher compliment. (0) comments
Students may have noticed a considerable easing on the smoking ban imposed upon Edinboro University, since the previous year. This ban was imposed on all of the Pennsylvania State System schools as of September 2008 A year later, smokers freely gather outside buildings such as Butterfield to enjoy a drag before class. (3) comments
On Sept. 14, Werner Lange, professor of sociology, organized a discussion on "Women of Islam," held in the Frank G. Pogue Student Center theater. Sister Suna Aziz of the Cleveland Islamic Center addressed the audience about the common misconceptions of the Muslim religion, the role women play in Islam and the state of the religion in today's world. (0) comments
The month of June, for those of us in the teaching profession, brings personal gratification in closure, breathes anticipation for spiritual renewal and enlightens an optimistic cycle for beginning again. This past June, the death of Dr. Frank Oran Taylor IV affected that cycle. (0) comments
Justice has begun to be dished out in the case of the arsonists that destroyed the Erie-area landmark, the Gudgeonville Bridge. As touched upon in a Spectator article dated April 20 (concerning a benefit that was attempted to raise funds to resurrect it), the bridge, which had stood steadily for more than 150 years, was burned to a smoking crisp in November 2008. (0) comments
Pizzas, special one-half pound burgers and daily blue plate specials are just some of the new menu items at a local restaurant. Charlie's Pub and Eatery is under new ownership, dating back to January 2008. It was formerly known as Uncle Charlie's under previous owner BDR Corp. (0) comments
The 65th Annual Albion Area Fair, also known as "The Biggest 'Little' Fair Around" will open its gates on Sept. 15 and keep them open until Sept. 19. A local tradition of Albion residents and an attraction to people of all ages, the fair will begin on Sept. (0) comments
The Erie Skate Park is one of the newest and most exciting additions to the city of Erie in a long time. After years of tireless effort, the idea got off the ground and became a cement heaven of curvaceous valleys, ramps and rails for skateboarders, located in Erie's Little Italy neighborhood on its west side. (0) comments
The fourth annual Homegrown Harvest Festival kicks off Sunday, Sept. 20 at noon to celebrate the storied agricultural heritage of the Goodell Farm, located at 221 Waterford St. in Edinboro, right across from the university campus. Despite the mild summer, many local area vendors will have plenty of items visitors can purchase at the festival, such as seasonal vegetables, pumpkins, maple syrup, honey products, as well as high-end crafts like jewelry, quilts and pottery. (0) comments