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The Wood Word
The news site of Marywood University

The Wood Word
The news site of Marywood University

The Wood Word
Ellen Frantz

Ellen Frantz, Editor in Chief

Ellen is a senior multimedia journalism major with a minor in theatre and serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Wood Word. She is also an anchor for TVM news, President of the Marywood chapter of Society for Collegiate Journalists and Social Media Manager for the Marywood Players. Outside of class, Ellen loves theatre, watching movies and keeping up with pop culture.

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"Anastasia" has charmed audiences around the world- from New York, to Spain to Scranton.

Review: “Anastasia” charms the Scranton Cultural Center

Ellen Frantz, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2023
The disruptions began last Wednesday, causing the campus Wi-Fi and other services to be down.

Continuing Coverage: Marywood’s network disruptions caused by attempted hack

Ellen Frantz, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2022
The commencement ceremony was held at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday May 14 at 1 p.m.

Marywood celebrates grads at 104th commencement

Emma Rushworth, Ellen Frantz, and Carter Cerretani
May 15, 2022
The Academy Awards Ceremony will be broadcast on ABC this Sunday, March 27th at 8 p.m.

The Oscars highlight the return of Hollywood’s best

Ellen Frantz
March 21, 2022
Tom Holland returns as the iconic teenage web-slinger in "Spider-Man: No Way Home"

Popcorn Picks: “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is a film of epic proportions

Ellen Frantz and Carter Cerretani
January 29, 2022
"West Side Story" grossed $36.6 million dollars in its first three weeks at the box office.

Popcorn Picks: “West Side Story” is practically perfect

Ellen Frantz
December 29, 2021
The Matchlighters are a Christian Rock group made up of Marywood Graduate Students Annie Heyen, Jason Lee and Paige Bell

Musical Marywood: The Matchlighters share the Good News through music

Ellen Frantz
November 15, 2021
Kristen Stewart stuns as Princess Diana in the latest film about the icon's life.

Popcorn Picks: “Spencer” is a boring movie about an extraordinary person

Ellen Frantz
November 10, 2021
President Biden travels in his motorcade down Lackawanna Avenue to the Electric City Trolley Museum.

[Photo] President Biden promotes budget plan in Scranton

Emma Rushworth, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2021
Ansel Elgort plays Tony in Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story".

Opinion: “West Side Story” is bigger than Ansel Elgort

Ellen Frantz
October 14, 2021
Room 108 rocks out at the V Spot Bar.

Musical Marywood: Room 108 rocks northeastern PA

Ellen Frantz
September 23, 2021
The 74th Annual Tony Awards will be streamed on Paramount+ on Sunday, September 26th at 7 p.m.

The 2020 Tony Awards: predictions for an awards show that shouldn’t happen

Ellen Frantz
September 22, 2021
Marywood Art Department Hosts Annual Foundation Year Exhibition

Marywood Art Department Hosts Annual Foundation Year Exhibition

Ellen Frantz
September 9, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo's debut album "Sour" was released on May 21st.

Press Play: Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album is anything but “Sour”

Ellen Frantz
June 22, 2021
Marywood is returning to a some-what sense of normalcy for the Fall 2021 semester

Marywood announces plans for Fall 2021 semester

Ellen Frantz
June 2, 2021
The remaining clinics, on April 6 and April 14, will only offer second doses.

COVID-19 vaccine clinics held on campus

Ellen Frantz, News Editor
April 28, 2021
Despite COVID-19, the biggest night in film, the Academy Awards, will air this Sunday.

Popcorn Picks: The 2021 Oscar nominees are an eclectic group

Ellen Frantz, News Editor
April 23, 2021
Marywood President Sr. Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D joins Founder of the Jarett Yoder Foundation Diane Yoder at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Patriot Resource Center.

[Photo] Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for the Patriot Resource Center at Marywood

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2021
In this film 24-year-old, Tom Holland leaves behind his family-friendly image to portray a man in the spiral of addiction.

Popcorn Picks: “Cherry” uses a beloved actor to raise awareness on drug addiction, PTSD

Ellen Frantz, News Editor
March 2, 2021
The university requested that students complete a survey to gauge opinions on COVID-19 protocols, campus life and the HyBridge Education Model.

University takes precautions amid COVID-19 case increase

Ellen Frantz and Michael Kelley
February 25, 2021
NEWS BRIEF: Marywood receives $200,000 grant from the Sabler Foundation

NEWS BRIEF: Marywood receives $200,000 grant from the Sabler Foundation

Ellen Frantz, News Editor
February 19, 2021

A walk through Joe Biden’s Scranton spots

Emily Scholl and Ellen Frantz
November 3, 2020
Presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden spent the morning of Election Day in the Electric City.

Joe Biden visits childhood home in Scranton

Ellen Frantz, News Editor
November 3, 2020
College students are utilizing a variety of methods to cast their votes for this year's upcoming election.

Students cast their votes despite pandemic

Ellen Frantz, News Editor
October 28, 2020
Negotiations continue over the sale of South Campus, formerly the Scranton School for the Deaf. Jessica Lark is hoping to buy the property turn it into a retreat and wellness center for artists.

New buyer eyes Marywood South

Ellen Frantz, News Editor
October 27, 2020
Marywood's Student Government Association (SGA) passed a resolution supporting the displaying of the Black Lives Matter banner on the Learning Commons overlook. Additionally, the resolution also supports steps the university is taking to educate the community on racism.

University takes concrete steps to support the Black Lives Matter movement

Ellen Frantz, News Editor
October 1, 2020
Students create COVID-19 math model

Students create COVID-19 math model

Ellen Frantz, News Editor
September 22, 2020
Presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden at PNC Field during CNN's first ever drive-in town hall.

Joe Biden returns to the Electric City for CNN Townhall

Ellen Frantz and Cheyenne Amick
September 20, 2020
COVID-19 Dashboard updated for the first time

COVID-19 Dashboard updated for the first time

Ellen Frantz, News Editor
August 31, 2020
NEWS BRIEF: First student tests positive for COVID-19

NEWS BRIEF: First student tests positive for COVID-19

Ellen Frantz, News Editor
August 30, 2020
Photo credit: Autumn Bohner

Barriers and the Ballot: Voting with disabilities

Ellen Frantz
July 23, 2020
To help students find micro-internships Marywood is working with the networking website Dewey Parker. Photo credit: Kaitlyn O'Meara

Career Development Center continues to assist students during campus closure

Ellen Frantz, Staff Writer
April 28, 2020
Photo credit: Jeremy Stanton

Student assistance still available despite transition to online instruction

Ellen Frantz, Staff Writer
April 7, 2020
Photo credit: Jeremy Stanton

Student Health Center and Counseling Center remain open during campus closure

Ellen Frantz, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020
Photo credit: Jeremy Stanton

Marywood President Sr. Mary Persico speaks at SGA meeting

Ellen Frantz, Contributor
February 24, 2020
The study rooms boast around 2,500 reservations per year. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

Increasing mistreatment of study rooms prompts response from librarians

Ellen Frantz, Contributor
February 11, 2020
Valdez will work with industry professionals on creating better cultural communication between social workers and minority groups through the fellowship program. Image courtesy of the Marywood University Marketing Department

NEWS BRIEF: Master of Social Work student awarded spot in Minority Fellowship Program

Ellen Frantz, Contributor
October 22, 2019
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