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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 set to provide more confidential Title IX resources, other policy updates for 2024-25 year
Bucknell set to provide more confidential Title IX resources, other policy updates for 2024-25 year
Lindsay Beier, News Editor • October 4, 2024

Bucknell’s annual notification of the University’s updated Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Nondiscrimination policy was sent out in a campus-wide email this past Tuesday,...

CAP Center announces Center Stage comedian for Homecoming performance
CAP Center announces Center Stage comedian for Homecoming performance
Lindsay Beier, News Editor • October 4, 2024

Comedian James Murray will be coming to Bucknell as the annual Center Stage performer on Saturday, Oct. 19, over this year’s Homecoming weekend. Murray, known more popularly...

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Fall Fest draws a huge student crowd despite move to Smith lot after a rainy week
Ava Kamlet, Contributing Writer • October 4, 2024

Bucknell’s CORE club at the CAP Center puts on the hometown street-style fair known as Fall Fest every year, bringing students together for an evening complete with all...

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Bucknell gets high marks in Engineering, Innovation from ‘U.S. News & World Report’
Lindsay Beier, News Editor • October 4, 2024

Bucknell achieved one of its highest rankings on the “Best Undergraduate Engineering — Non-Doctorate” list, ranking fifth, in the new U.S. News & World Report 2025...

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Breaking the Bubble (10/04/2024)
Anna Nykanen, Contributing Writer • October 4, 2024

DOMESTIC Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Sept. 26. By the time it hit the coast, the storm had developed into a Category 4 hurricane, with winds breaking 140...

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Yamiche Alcindor reports on fair and curious journalism for Bucknell Forum
Lindsay Beier, News Editor • September 27, 2024

Yamiche Alcindor has been many things throughout her career: reporter, moderator, correspondent, anchor... But one thing has remained consistent across any role she’s held...

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A walk amongst the garden of souls
Gavin Homsany, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024

The Lewisburg Cemetery stands between the lower campus and the western part of town, the stone monuments all that remain of the hundreds and hundreds of souls that once occupied...

Vance’s public submission to Trump’s long-winded lies
Meghan Rentner, Contributing Writer • October 11, 2024

The 2024 Vice Presidential Debate was a respectful and considerate contrast to recent presidential debates, with both nominees engaging in predominantly on-topic and policy-driven...

The myth of "The Administration”
Kayla Howie, Senior Writer • October 11, 2024

Whenever there is a problem at Bucknell, you will hear murmurs of how it is the fault of “The Administration.” We group every individual who has a hand in managing Bucknell...

You should wear a green bandana
India Smith, Contributing Writer • October 11, 2024

You may or may not have seen Bucknellians walking around campus with bright, lime-green bandanas attached to their book bags. I am here to explain what these eye-catching...

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Exploring Bucknell’s Outdoor Education & Leadership program
Hayley Leopold, Special Features Editor • October 11, 2024

At Bucknell, educational opportunities extend beyond the classroom, inviting students to engage with the natural landscapes that surround them. The Outdoor Education &...

Fall fun at Bucknell and in Lewisburg
Hayley Leopold, Special Features Editor • October 11, 2024

As the leaves begin to change and the crisp autumn air settles in, Bucknell and the town of Lewisburg come alive with a variety of seasonal activities. From pumpkin picking...

Dora Kreitzer, Print Managing Editor
A comprehensive guide to the 2024 election
Gavin Homsany, Contributing Writer • October 4, 2024

As one of the most contentious elections in US history approaches, voting is more critical than ever. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, the ballots will be cast to decide the next...

Hayley Leopold, Special Features Editor
New to campus: Health Humanities and Community Engaged Leadership minors
Hayley Leopold, Special Features Editor • October 4, 2024

This year, Bucknell introduced several exciting new academic offerings, expanding opportunities for students to pursue their diverse interests. Among these additions are majors...

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Women's Soccer secures win on senior day
Kelly Troop, Senior Writer • October 11, 2024

This past Saturday, Women’s Soccer beat out Holy Cross at Emmitt Field with a header from midfielder Sydney Hess ’26. After a corner kick by Reese Evans ’25 into the...

Men’s XC secures top half finish at a stacked Paul Short
Sean Brennan, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024

Men’s Cross Country placed 22nd out of 44 teams, scoring 664 points at the 50th edition of the Paul Short Run at Lehigh over the weekend. The Orange and Blue took on...

Lauren Medeiros, Photography Editor / The Bucknellian
Successful Senior Day for Bison Field Hockey after fall to Lafayette
Courtney Keller, Contributing Writer • October 11, 2024

Friday, Oct. 4, Bucknell Field Hockey fell 2-0 to the Lafayette Leopards. The Bison were unable to produce any goals, despite a valiant effort, ending The Orange and Blue’s...

Volleyball extends win streak to 14
Charlotte Dursee, Sports Co-Editor • October 11, 2024

This past weekend, Bison Volleyball headed down to Washington, D.C. for two big Patriot League matchups with their 12-game win streak on the line. The Bison continued to perform...

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The not-so-secret lives of Mormon wives
Kaly Nguyen, Contributing Writer • October 11, 2024

Feeling like your brain is fried? Want to put something on to watch and not have to think? Look no further! “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” is one of your best options....

Spooky Season series recommendations
Aaron Chin, Arts & Culture Co-Editor • October 11, 2024

With the rise of streaming, the popularity of TV shows has been on the rise, and horror shows are no exception. October is the perfect time to binge-watch some good horror...

Kickstarting Halloween at the Campus Theatre
Gabby Schwartz, Contributing Writer • October 11, 2024

This past week, the Campus Theatre hosted the first night of Sunday Night Delirium. The theater runs a double feature each Sunday in October. The films range from science...

The Disney live action remake era: Are they flops?
Sarah Bailey, Contributing Writer • October 11, 2024

Over the past decade, Disney has released an influx of live-action remakes of their classic animated films. A few of these remakes allow for audiences to find a sense of nostalgia,...

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