Craving Coffee?
By Laura Becker, contributing writer

Coffee shops are the core of a student’s existence. At a coffee shop, a person can exhale. There are no rules in a coffee shop. Patrons don’t have to even like coffee, let alone know the difference between an espresso and a latte to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. In truth, the best coffee shops exist solely to be havens, a place to get away from the banalities of one’s schedule. More...

Spaghettifest draws crowds for a good cause
By Leila Saadeh, contributing writer

People dancing, bands playing — sounds like a typical music festival, right? Wrong. Spaghettifest doesn’t just have a catchy name, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience. So, what sets Spaghettifest apart from the rest of the festivals? More...

Latino culture honored in the ’Burg
By Rebecca Elmo, contributing writer

“Community cannot long feed on itself — it can only flourish with the coming of others from beyond: their unknown and undiscovered sisters and brothers,” said Howard Thurman, famed civil rights leader. More...

Arthur’s latest swings into Latimer-Schaeffer
By Jacqueline Quattrocchi, contributing writer

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be famous and have people stop you on the sidewalk to request your autograph? Everyone dreams of the seemingly luxurious life of fame, but what most of us don’t realize is the immense pressure that comes from being in the spotlight 24/7. More...