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Fixing Food Pollution

By Joseph Pompeo Pollution is already a huge problem, but what if we take it step by step and help a company called 412Food Rescue? 412 Food Rescue is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit organization that is dedicated to rescuing food,reducing food waste, and fighting hunger. The organization was founded in 2015 by Leah Lizarondo andGisele Fetterman and has since grown to

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Another Man’s Treasure

By Luke Luedy Everyone eats. Of the roughly eight billion people on Earth, all consume food in one way or another. And with such a large number of mouths to feed, a steady production of food is necessary. This isn’t a problem. The United States, at least, produces around 360 million tons of food. With such a number, hunger should

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LRU Study Abroad Status Uncertain

By Kailyn Lunn, Editor-in-Chief La Roche University suspended the Study Abroad program in March 2020. Now, with access to a COVID-19 vaccine and international travel available again, is it time for the program to return to La Roche? “Whether you’re looking for a short-term travel course or a semester-long experience, La Roche University offers opportunities for you to broaden your

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La Roche University’s Active Shooter Protocol

By: Luke Schultheis, Layout and Sports Editor, and Max Robinette, Associate Editor Nine hundred and forty-eight school shootings have occurred since the Sandy Hook massacre in 2012. The Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) states that 52 active shooters have intruded on school campuses. The number of victims has increased each year, with 27 killed in 2020, 42 killed

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Mission and Ministry Offers Spring 2022 Mission Trip to Vaccinated Students

By Madeline Riccardi, Editor-in-Chief The La Roche University Office of Mission and Ministry is hosting a spring service trip in Philadelphia and Washington D.C. During this semester’s Spring Break, Steven Benson, Assistant Director of Mission and Ministry, will lead a group of students on a trip that promises a memorable experience. “The whole trip is designed as an experience that

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