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Storm-readiness at the Pittsburgh Zoo

By Finnleigh Gould Photo by Finnleigh GouldA sleepy-eyed lioness suns herself in her enclosure. “Duck for cover,” but what about elephant or gorilla for cover? Katherine Hughes, Director of Marketing and Communications of the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, conveyed the National Weather Service’s (NWS) recognition of the zoo as StormReady. Hughes said that the zoo’s prior emergency protocols drew the

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Rain, Rain, La Roche Students Went Out to Play

By Finnleigh Gould Photo by Finnleigh Gould Accounting and management student leaving Wright Library What’s it like to be a human today? It’s like April showers wetting La Roche sidewalks; gusty winds reddening students’ faces and light rain dotting glasses. It’s like rain beading atop cars, and passers-by scurrying to class. It’s like bundling up for soccer and lacrosse practice.

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The Person Behind the Camera

By Finnleigh Gould Journalism students heard, saw, and felt the presence of guest speaker, Rebecca Droke. The visual storyteller spoke to students about empathy and the qualities of a good photograph.  Photograph by Finnleigh Gould La Roche University journalism students discussing photo angles during a presentation activity. “Remember a little bit of what you hear, a little bit of what

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Winter Behind the Wheel: How the LRU Community Survives the Snow

By Roger P. Healy Photo by Bauerstown Volunteer Fire Department Pittsburgh winters are unpredictable at best. According to the National Weather Service, the Steel City experienced average high and low temperatures four to five degrees below average this past January. February saw an inch-and-a-half above average precipitation and nearly eight inches of snow. High winds, heavy snowfalls, and wild temperature

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La Roche University’s Opinion on Climate Change and its Effects on the Winter Season

By Finnleigh Gould A hundred LRU students were surveyed, finding that the majority are concerned about climate change’s impact on the winter season. Photo by Finnleigh Gould Bella Garlitz, a junior English Education major, Resident Assistant, and Craft Club President taking a survey. Student respondents gave their general opinions about winter; 51 out of 100 respondents enjoy winter. Some students

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Transgender Athletes in Women’s College Sports 

By Gianna Aguglia 91 percent of college individuals say that they do not believe that transgender women should compete in women’s sports.  Transgender women refer to people assigned male at birth who identify and live as women. The survey given to 78 college individuals considered opinions, inclusion, and policy relating to transgender women in women’s sports.  In February 2025, 78

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Officials Announce Girls’ Flag Football as a Sanctioned High School Sport in Pennsylvania for Spring 2026

By Gianna Aguglia Isabella Iaquinta scores a touchdown against USC in a Steelers preseason halftime game. Joe Lofton and his team promoted High School Girls’ Flag Football in Western Pennsylvania for the Spring of 2022.  Their initial goal was to provide opportunities for girls to play. “I know a ton of girls who have grown up in football homes, and

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Film for Thought: Diversity and Inclusion

By Keith Bartosek La Roche offers Film for Thought events meant to highlight and raise awareness for various types of diversity. Sarah White leads these events.  Sarah White is La Roche University’s executive director of diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is also the chief diversity officer and is on the President’s Executive Council.  When she is not on the La

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Veteran Water Line Repairman Shares Insights on Pittsburgh’s Aging Water Infrastructure

By Roger P. Healy Pittsburgh area residents are no strangers to cold winters and the effects they have on our infrastructure. Water main breaks contaminate clean water systems and waste thousands of gallons of drinking water. And repairs are time-consuming and costly.  Day in and day out, public utility workers risk their lives and sacrifice their time to keep our

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