By Roger P. Healy Most Americans know the story of Henry Ford and his 1908 Model T that made the car a household staple. Ford had plenty of competitors, but price and availability put asses in Ford seats faster than his contenders could keep up. When it came to variety, however, Ford’s theory was, “Any customer can have a car
Read moreBy 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
Read moreBy 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.
Read moreBy Katie Gaughan The Redhawk Post interviewed La Roche University President Dr. Christina Clark the morning of April 10th. The Post inquired about Dr. Clark’s impression of her first year as president, as well as what La Roche has to look forward to next academic year. Dr. Christina Clark Photo by LRU Marketing and Media Q: Could you, in 100
Read moreBy 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
Read moreBy 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
Read moreBy 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
Read moreBy 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
Read moreBy 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
Read moreBy 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
Read more
