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The Bucknellian

The weekly student newspaper of Bucknell University

The Bucknellian

The weekly student newspaper of Bucknell University

The Bucknellian

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Takei reflects on repeating history for Bucknell Forum
Lindsay Beier, News Editor • January 31, 2025

George Takei is perhaps most well-known for his portrayal of Hikaru Sulu in the original “Star Trek” series (1966-1969) and subsequent reprisals across the franchise,...

Photo Courtesy of Judy Richardson
“’Memory itself is an act of resistance’”: Civil rights activist and filmmaker Judy Richardson speaks to campus for MLK Week
Dora Kreitzer, Print Managing Editor • January 31, 2025

“Courageous stories from our history show us how to continue to struggle against injustice and anti-democratic forces,” was the thesis of Judy Richardson’s MLK Week...

New BSG President looks forward to an exciting semester
Olivia Baldwin, Contributing Writer • January 31, 2025

“The Bucknellian” spoke with Michael Meskos ’27 to discuss this upcoming semester and what students should be on the lookout for.  Why did you decide to run for...

Bucknellians get their Blingo boards ready to play for top prizes
Ava Kamlet, Contributing Writer • January 31, 2025

CORE at the CAP Center brought excitement to participants with big prizes on the first Friday of the spring semester. At Bingo Blingo night on Jan. 24th, Bucknellians flooded...

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Jessica Livingston ’93 to deliver Bucknell’s 175th Commencement Address
Lindsay Beier, News Editor • January 31, 2025

Jessica Livingston ’93—a trailblazing entrepreneur, investor and co-founder of Silicon Valley’s premier startup incubator, Y Combinator—will deliver the keynote address...

Kyle Putt / The Bucknellian
Breaking the Bubble (01/31/2025)
Anna Nykanen, Staff Writer • January 31, 2025

DOMESTIC Following weeks of blazing wildfires that left 28 people dead and nearly 200,000 under evacuation orders, Los Angeles County now prepares for another potential...

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Sniffles, bison and a ‘ray winter
Gavin Homsany, Senior Writer • January 31, 2025

Tra la la tra la la, we’ve returned from the break and have come back to the grind of college life and navigating 15 different google calendar invites in the same time slot.  Ah,...

America needs more federal holidays—and so does Bucknell
Malika Ali, Opinions Editor • January 31, 2025

If you live in the United States, odds are you get a day off for Christmas, maybe even a week. Even if you’re not Christian, you’re surrounded by the holiday—stores...

Should we be scared of AI?
Sofia DeCosta, Contributing Writer • January 31, 2025

We’ve all been there. And if you haven’t, what rock have you been living under? Whether you forgot to finish a reading assignment and needed a quick summary, struggled...

Back to campus, back to chaos
Shaheryar Asghar, Assistant Opinions Editor • January 31, 2025

Returning to campus after winter break always comes with a bit of adjustment—remembering where your classes are, figuring out how to survive without home-cooked meals and...

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Hayley Leopold and Dora Kreitzer
Meet the Spring 2025 Editors!
Hayley Leopold, Special Features Editor • January 31, 2025

Editor-in-Chief: Kelsey Werkheiser '25 Kelsey, Editor-in-Chief of The Bucknellian, began writing for the paper in her first year and joined the staff in her sophomore year....

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Bucknell in Costa Rica: A journey into sustainable management and technology
Hayley Leopold, Special Features Editor • January 31, 2025

This winter break, 20 Bucknell students embarked on a transformative two-week journey to Costa Rica as part of the UNIV 200: Sustainable Management & Technology course....

Kelsey Werkheiser, Editor-in-Chief
Exploring unique jobs at Bucknell
Hayley Leopold, Special Features Editor • December 6, 2024

Through student employment, Bucknell students take on diverse and fascinating roles that go beyond the typical college experience, contributing to the university community...

Dora Kreitzer, Print Managing Editor
On the ice: Bucknell’s Club Hockey team
Coleman Peskin, Contributing Writer • December 6, 2024

Bucknell’s Club Hockey team is making waves this season with an impressive 5-0 record, including impressive victories over Gettysburg, Susquehanna, Shippensburg, PSU Altoona...

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Women’s Swim and Dive win 218-82 on Senior Day
Charlotte Dursee, Sports Editor • January 31, 2025

Women’s Swim and Dive celebrated their seniors with a dual meet against Patriot League competitor Lehigh on Saturday afternoon in Kinney Natatorium. The team won 14 of the...

Julianna Hall / The Bucknellian
Men’s Swim and Dive dominate on Senior Day
Charlotte Dursee, Sports Editor • January 31, 2025

After celebrating their six seniors, Bucknell Men’s Swim and Dive faced Patriot League competitor Lehigh on Saturday, Jan. 25. The Bison came up victorious in 15 of the...

Lianne Garrahan / The Bucknellian
Women’s Basketball wins big in Patriot League play
Charlotte Dursee, Sports Editor • January 31, 2025

As Bucknell students return to campus, Women’s Basketball continues to shine on the court. Despite a close loss to Navy the weekend prior, the Bison sought Patriot League...

Bison Men’s Tennis sweeps St. Francis but falls to Penn State
Maddie Fowler, Sports Assistant Co-editor • January 31, 2025

The Bison Men’s Tennis squad opened their spring season this past weekend on Saturday, Jan. 25, against the St. Francis University Red Flash. The team swept their opponents,...

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The 67th Grammy Awards: Hopes and predictions
Kelsey Werkheiser, Editor-in-Chief • January 31, 2025

On Feb. 2, “CBS” will host the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, as this year’s music industry stars cross their fingers in the hopes of winning one of the most esteemed awards...

Evelyn Pierce, Graphics Manager / The Bucknellian
A reflection on Doctor Who Series 14
Abby Katz, Arts and Culture Assistant Editor • January 31, 2025

BBC’s “Doctor Who” has been airing for quite some time and has accumulated a large, dedicated fanbase over the years; however, in recent seasons, many fans have started...

“Orlando in Love” and why Japanese Breakfast is amazing
Aaron Chin, Arts & Culture Co-editor • January 31, 2025

“Orlando in Love,” might be the best song about a man falling in love with a siren that I’ve ever heard. “Orlando in Love” is Japanese Breakfast’s latest single...

Reflections on George Takei
Gavin Homsany, Senior Writer • January 31, 2025

George. Takei. Oh my. The simple fact that he was here at Bucknell has my Trekkie mind exploding. I already feel as if my tuition has been mostly justified. Now all...

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