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The Bucknellian

The weekly student newspaper of Bucknell University

The Bucknellian

The weekly student newspaper of Bucknell University

The Bucknellian

Bucknell Management Students Help to Fulfill the Dreams of Young Athletes
Aidan Herries, Contributing Writer • April 2, 2025

This Thursday, April 3, from 5-8 p.m., Management 101’s Company D, or “Dream to Play,” will be hosting a dine-to-donate fundraiser at the Bull Run Tap House in Lewisburg....

Saquon Barkley to headline spring Student Lectureship event
Saquon Barkley to headline spring Student Lectureship event
Lindsay Beier, News Editor • March 28, 2025

On Wednesday, April 30, the Bucknell Student Lectureship Committee is hosting their second lectureship event of the semester, this year featuring Philadelphia Eagles running...

Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser calls attention to food insecurity
Anna Nykanen, Staff Writer • March 28, 2025

A campus survey from 2021 reported that 63% of Bucknell University students are concerned about whether or not they will have access to all the meals they need on a given...

Bucknell’s DeeAnn Reeder authors new book on ‘The Lives of Bats’
Lindsay Beier, News Editor • March 28, 2025

Bucknell University Presidential Professor of Biology DeeAnn Reeder is frequently cited as one of the world’s leading scholars on bats. Through her new book, “The Lives...

Bucknell study sheds light on optimizing deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease
Lindsay Beier, News Editor • March 28, 2025

A new study led by Bucknell University Professor Karlo Malaga, biomedical engineering, has identified key insights into optimizing deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s...

Annual Arts and Sciences Week to run from March 31 to April 4
Lindsay Beier, News Editor • March 28, 2025

The College of Arts and Sciences has prepared its annual Arts and Sciences Week, which will run from Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4. Events include opportunities...

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Challenges of being a first-gen student
Athaliah Elvis, Contributing Writer • March 28, 2025

It’s the day before you officially start your first year. Your head is hanging out of the passenger window, your arms perched atop the door. A slight summer breeze whispers...

On the capitalization of water
Kelsey Werkheiser, Editor-in-Chief • March 28, 2025

Water makes up about 60% of the human body, and humans can only live three to four days on average without water. Even though food can be a source of water in small amounts,...

Surviving group projects: A sweet (and slightly chaotic) guide
Shaheryar Asghar, Assistant Opinions Editor • March 28, 2025

Ah, group projects— the ultimate test of patience, teamwork and your ability to resist throwing your laptop out the window. With only seven weeks left before the semester...

The heartbeat of campus: Why seniors matter
Shaheryar Asghar, Assistant Opinions Editor • March 28, 2025

As I sit here reflecting on my first year at Bucknell, there’s a strange mix of pride and bittersweet nostalgia that fills me. On one hand, I’m thrilled to have made it...

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Bucknell University Choir takes on Europe!
Alexis Killeen, Contributing Writer • March 28, 2025

Over spring break, Bucknell’s University Choir embarked on a European tour, offering students the chance to perform in some of the continent’s most stunning and historically...

Dominguez Center for Data Science: A new hub for innovation and collaboration
Hayley Leopold, Special Features Editor • March 28, 2025

This article has been edited since its original publication. As data continues to shape industries and drive global decision-making, Bucknell is embracing the future with...

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Meet Seventh St. Café’s resident musician, Don Engelhardt
Kelsey Werkheiser, Editor-in-Chief • February 28, 2025

If you walk into Seventh St. Café for a Friday afternoon pick-me-up, you just might have the pleasure of hearing some live music as well. Every week since his sophomore year,...

Celebrating brotherhood, diversity and legacy: The Biff Hoffman Memorial Lectureship
Celebrating brotherhood, diversity and legacy: The Biff Hoffman Memorial Lectureship
Hayley Leopold, Special Features Editor • February 28, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, the Phi Lambda Theta chapter of the Chi Phi fraternity at Bucknell University hosted the Biff Hoffman Memorial Lectureship, marking the return of...

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Track and Field finds podium 3 times at IC4A/ECAC, pick up 5 wins at Shippensburg
Sean Brennan, Senior Writer • March 28, 2025

Men’s and Women’s Track and Field competed at IC4A/ECAC Indoor Championships, finishing up their indoor season by competing against the best teams and athletes on the...

Men’s Lacrosse secures a win against Lehigh; Connor Davis makes school history
Kelly Troop, Senior Writer • March 28, 2025

Saturday was a big day for Men’s Lacrosse, as Connor Davis ʼ25 officially tied the Bucknell career goals record and the team managed a close win of 11-10 against Lehigh....

Men’s Tennis picks up victories against Binghamton and Colgate
Maddie Fowler, Assistant Sports Co-editor • March 28, 2025

Men’s Tennis continued their dominant spring season as they competed against Binghamton and Colgate this past week. The Bison stayed in Lewisburg for their spring home opener...

Bison Women’s Basketball ends season 17-14
Charlotte Dursee, Sports Editor • March 28, 2025

The women’s basketball Patriot League tournament began the second week of March. Going into the week, the Bison were seeded sixth overall and beat Colgate in the quarterfinals...

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Love: the meaning of it!
Shaheryar Asghar, Opinions Assistant Editor • March 28, 2025

Today, as I write this, I am consciously breaking a promise again—a promise I made to myself and to all of you. I promised I would never write about love. Not because I...

A reflection on my trip to China
Aaron Chin, Arts & Culture Co-Editor • March 28, 2025

Over spring break, I was lucky enough to go on a trip to China with my family. In total, we went for 10 days, visited three cities (Beijing, Guilin and Guangzhou) and did...

Filming to affirm one’s existence
Tudor Lazea, Contributing Writer • March 28, 2025

Last semester, Bucknell’s Film Club gave me the amazing opportunity to attend the New York Film Festival and watch over 10 films at Lincoln Center, ranging from documentaries...

“9-1-1” Returns with Season 8B
Abby Katz, Arts & Culture Assistant Editor • March 28, 2025

ABC’s “9-1-1” has made its highly anticipated return with season 8B this past month. With the three episodes released so far, it has certainly lived up to expectations.  For...

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