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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Finnleigh Gould We have all heard of the elephant in the room, but what about the elephants in Fairhope, Pennsylvania?                                                                                    Photo by Makayla Stoliker   Makayla Stoliker, elephant keeper and zoo education specialist, took this photo of an African elephant traversing the ICC property in Fairhope, Pennsylvania. Makayla Stoliker, a mother of two and elephant keeper for five years, shared