Society for Collegiate Journalists inducts founding members

April 3, 2011
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The founding members of the Marywood University chapter of the Society of Collegiate Journalists! Front row (L to R): Jeremy Barket, Mandy Boyle, Elysabethe Brown, Owen Karoscik, Vincent Mecca, Shane Ostroski, and Joseph Petro. Back row (L to R): Lindsey Wotanis, adviser, Lisa Piccolo, Kendra Rafferty,... Read more »

A Year After the Quake, A Familiar Face

February 7, 2011
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One of Konpay's many sustainable projects. Photo via Konpay's official Facebook page and Jeff Abbott. Mandy Boyle Advertising Sales Manager On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit approximately 25 km outside of the Haitian capital of Port au Prince. By Haitian government estimates,... Read more »

Movie Review: “The King’s Speech” inspires

February 4, 2011
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Mandy Boyle Advertising Sales Manager If there is to be one word associated with the 2010 British historical drama, The King’s Speech, it’s “delightful.” Centered on the unlikely ascension of Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI) to the throne in  1936, The King’s Speech is all... Read more »

Three Websites to Save the World

October 7, 2010
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Image via CrunchBase Mandy Boyle Staff Writer Did you know that saving the world can be as easy as clicking a mouse? OK, well maybe not saving the entire world, but you can actually make a difference and do something meaningful by hitting up your internet browser. Non-profit organizations and... Read more »

The Happiness Movement: Pop Culture, Money, and Science

October 7, 2010
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Image via Wikipedia Mandy Boyle Staff Writer For the past decade or so, there’s been quite a shift in the way we think about how we feel. The shift is toward positivity and psychologists, behavioral specialists, authors, and entrepreneurs have noticed. In fact, they’ve targeted and tailored... Read more »

Seniors Say Goodbye

April 1, 2010
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The Wood Word would like to thank its seven graduating editors for their years of hard work and dedication, and wish them best of luck with their future endeavors! Here, we take a look back at their baby pictures and glimpse into the future with a look at their future plans. (To see the full article,... Read more »

Marywood PRSSA Holds First Ever PR Boot Camp

April 1, 2010
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PR Boot Camp was a great opportunity for students to learn about the evolving world of public relations. Photo Credit: Lauren Smith. By Lauren Smith Publicity Director/Lifestyles Editor If you’re a student that has ever attended a professional conference, then you probably understand what a great learning... Read more »

Q&A With Dolores Nolan

April 1, 2010
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Dolores Nolan addressed the Communication Arts Department at its first Communications Week. Photo Credit: Dolores Nolan. By Mandy Boyle Advertising Sales Manager/Entertainment Editor On Wednesday, April 21 at 3:00 PM in the Media Center, Marywood will get to welcome back one of its own as part of the... Read more »

The Wood Word Launches Website

April 1, 2010
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After several failed attempts, The Wood Word finally has its own website. By Amanda Toth, Editor-in-Chief Mandy Boyle, Advertising Sales Manager/Entertainment Editor The Wood Word is proud to announce the coming to fruition of a project that has been just a proposal for quite some time: The Wood... Read more »

A Letter From the Editor

April 1, 2010
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Dear Marywood Community, As a graduating Editor-in-Chief, I feel obligated to write an open letter to thank those who have made it such a pleasure for me to attend Marywood. I am honored to have served you this past year, and it certainly has been a learning experience. To President Sister Anne Munley,... Read more »

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