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The sun shines through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Carr Hall, the building that houses the environmental science department, on Thursday, April 18.
50 years of environmental science: How the ‘weakest science’ became Allegheny’s hallmark program
Sam Heilmann, Opinion Editor • April 19, 2024

It’s hard to miss the signs that Allegheny is environmentally-conscious. Look around campus and you will find examples like Carr Hall’s Carrden and the solar panels atop Steffee Hall of Life Sciences. Look beyond, and...

Cat Marchando, ’26, prepares to present about harm reduction policies to the Allegheny Student Government at the General Assembly on Tuesday, April 16.
Student presents to ASG on harm reduction policy
Sami Mirza, Editor-in-Chief • April 19, 2024

Trigger warning: this story contains mention of a fatal accidental overdose ~~~~~ UPDATE 4/19 @ 5:55 p.m. : In an email after the story was published on Friday, Marchando said she retracted most of her statements to emphasize...

Earth Day programs span week
Paige Kageni, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024

With Earth Day rapidly approaching, the environmental groups of Allegheny’s campus are getting creative with their Earth Week events. From April 20 to April 28, events will be taking place across campus for the enjoyment...

Ask Allegheny
Anna Westbrook, News Writer • April 19, 2024

What is one of the major environmental issues you as a professional focus on, and what, if anything, gives you hope for the future? Terrence Bensel, Professor and Chair of...

Flowers crocheted by Alyssa Gent, ’27, sit on display during the “Wear and Tear” exhibition on Wednesday, April 10.
‘Wear and Tear’ show features student textile art
Evelyn Zavala, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024

The Student Art Society aimed to display student textile art through their gallery which featured a variety of different styles and themes. On Wednesday, April 10 from 5...

Professor Krone will be continuing her existing research into Jewish community farming.
Krone to study Jewish community farming in Boston
Sam Heilmann, Opinion Editor • April 19, 2024

Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability Adrienne Krone is the recipient of a Fulbright scholarship and a residency with the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute...

5 things I wish students knew
Jim Fitch, Contributing Writer • April 19, 2024

Graduation season is upon us. As the Allegheny College Class of 2024 prepares to walk across the commencement stage, I, too, am preparing for...

Quigley's renovation should keep its charm
Sasha Holguin, Contributing Writer • April 19, 2024

Allegheny College announced late last month a $14 million donation from three alumni families, including a $5 million gift from the Tillotson...

Sustainability is for everyone. Let’s teach it that way.
Anna Westbrook and Milo Watson April 19, 2024

Outside the bounds of Allegheny’s neatly divided areas of academic study, environmental problems impact all forms of life on Earth — including...

Perspective on Earth Day with Matt Bethurem
Zaynab Jebur, Science/International Editor • April 19, 2024

April 22, 2024 will mark the 54th annual Earth Day. It was first held in 1970 through the efforts of Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, the coordinator...

Two art pieces by Allison Crouch, ’23, hang on the second floor of the Steffee Hall of Life Sciences.
Where art meets science: New installation in Steffee aims to inspire
AB Snyder, Staff Writer • January 27, 2024

When Assistant Professor of Art History Paula Burleigh realized that a student was working on two monumental paintings that combined the disciplines...

Opinion: The lemonade is not at fault, the customer is
Zaynab Jebur, Science/International Editor • January 27, 2024

Recently in the news, there have been multiple alleged incidents involving Panera Bread’s Charged Lemonade with people either dying or getting...

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Allegheny expands its list of study abroad programs
Evelyn Zavala, Staff Writer • February 2, 2024

Allegheny College is expanding its study abroad program offerings to provide more opportunities for students in a wider variety of majors. Faculty members traveled to different...

International Film Festival returns this week
Zaynab Jebur, Science/International Editor • February 2, 2024

Starting on Feb. 1, the Movies at Meadville will bring back the annual International Film Festival where it will showcase a film from each section in the Allegheny language...

President Biden’s noticeable absence at the COP28
Chloe Snyder, Contributing Writer • December 8, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris is attending the COP28 conference in place of President Joe Biden, according to CNN. COP28, which is being held in Dubai from Nov. 30 to Dec....

Carter Hassenplug, ’25, sends a putt towards the cup in the fall rounds of the 2023-24 PAC Championships.
Golf team reacts to the Masters
Kyle Chandler, Sports Editor • April 14, 2024

It is the most recognized and beloved event in golf — the Masters tournament is already underway for its annual return to Augusta, and it has...

FCA — a place of community on campus
Kyle Chandler, Sports Editor • April 5, 2024

Allegheny’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes club has impacted many lives in the Gator community. Holding meetings every Thursday at 8:30 p.m....

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March Madness surprises again with Final Four near
Kyle Chandler, Sports Editor • April 5, 2024

There are two things certain to be true during March every year. First, spring arrives and gives hope for warmer weather to anyone north of the...

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