The terms “nerd,” “geek” and “dork” are thrown around by many, but there is some ambiguity as to what the differences among these terms are, or if they are merely synonyms. Dr. Seuss is credited with the first distinction of “nerd” in If I Ran the Zoo: “And then, just […]
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OPINION: You too can help protect the President
Since the first day of my Advanced Placement U.S. Government class in tenth grade, I have had an interest in politics. I remember listening to my teacher discuss the political spectrum and having no idea what he was referring to, let alone what my views were. However, I did know […]
Students reveal preferred midnight snack suppliers
For some, searching for late night food is fundamental to college life. The pickings may be slim, but when it nears midnight and most places on the Main Line have shut down, there are still a few local stops that students can count on. Minella’s (often pronounced ‘manilla’s’) is a […]
Hijacked faith calls for quick recovery
Many of us feel that our faith has been stolen, and it’s time to take it back. A misrepresentation of Christianity has taken place. Many people around the world now think Christian faith stands for political commitments that are almost the opposite of its true meaning. How did the faith […]
Students, faculty voice opinions on voter registration
Voters will voice their opinions this November on issues gripping the country and world. From the war on terror to same sex marriages, from abortion to cloning, Americans will play a part in the course of these issues as to who will fill the Oval Office for the next four […]
Opinion: Vote for Ralph Nader not a vote for Bush
If you genuinely support George W. Bush or are one of the twelve Americans tickled pink by John Kerry, I wish you and your candidate all the happiness in the world. For the rest of you, I have good news: you can, in good conscience, vote for Nader. You won’t […]
Opinion: Vote for Bush will secure U.S.
The election is closing quickly and the yet undecided voters are examining the presidential candidates more closely. As it looks now, the margin of the election is going to be miniscule. The difference of leadership between the major party candidates is becoming more apparent. American citizens remember the President on […]
Protestors hold peaceful counter-rally at Valley Forge Artillery Park
Two miles away at Artillery Park from the Amphitheatre, people of all ages came together for the Rally for Social Justice. The rally was a “family-friendly,” non-confrontational counter-rally organized by the Center for Education Rights. “There can be no peace without justice and there can be no justice with racism,” […]
First-year election results close, re-vote planned
First-year elections were held from September 20-23. The offical results were announced on September 24. Elected positions for the first-year class include president, senators and representatives. There were two seats open for senators and three seats open for representatives. All three repesentative candidates, Aaron Little, Natalie Cisternas and Alison Cawley, […]
Nazis gather at Valley Forge Amphitheatre
On Saturday, visitors to Valley Forge National Historical Park were bombarded with pro and con Nazi propaganda representing one of America’s most treasured rights-freedom of speech. Supporters and protestors gathered in this high security area to listen to or disturb the white supremists. The National Socialist Movement, based in Minneapolis, […]