The Voice

Academically engaged

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

For one BU couple, this Valentine's Day will be their first engaged to one another.
And even though they're excited about the holiday and an upcoming wedding, each one admits that balancing school and planning the big shindig can be a struggle.
"It's hard to go out with friends to the bar or to eat and not feel little nagging guilt in the back of your mind for not saving the money instead.

Dale K mesmerizes audience

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

"90 percent of what you've read or seen on TV about hypnotism has been embellished for entertainment" is what hypnotist/comedian Dale K revealed to 207 students in the Kehr Union Ballroom this past Friday, February 8th.
Sponsored by Bloomsburg University's Program Board, the once named Campus Performer of the Year by "Campus Activities Magazine" brought his original brand of hypnotism to BU along with plenty of laughs.

Winter weather blasts campus

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Sleet and freezing rain blanketed the already snow-covered ground Wednesday morning, requiring the skills of an Olympic ice skater just to make it to early classes. Despite the compressed schedule and the grounds crew working round the clock, pathways on upper campus were completely ice covered for the majority of the day yesterday.

BUPD: A few odd things

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

First, it should be noted that all the information in this article was gathered about an hour ago because it took a week before anyone from the University Police Department would concede to our requests and talk with us. And also, this paragraph is being written at 6 PM, and the article will be finished before class at 6:30.

Individual effort needed for campus recycling

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

From taking away trays, to decreasing the water used to wash dishes in the Commons, to using dishware instead of disposable plates at Monty's, to joining the RecycleMania competition, Bloomsburg University has always taken a stand on the importance of recycling and preserving the environment.

Distance makes the heart grow fonder

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Imagine a day to be with the one you love and care for, to celebrate the love that has built over the years. Now imagine not being able to see, hug, or hold that person, or to even look them in their eyes and truly share how much you care for them.
Imagine the feeling you get when a dozen roses are handed or a box of chocolates is handed to you, and a kiss is placed on your cheek.

Finding love in Bloomsburg

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

"Will you go out with me? Circle yes or no" isn't a typical phrase we see nowadays. With the staggering female to male ratio, many students explain that finding love here at Bloomsburg is like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow�.a simple fairy tale that sparks our hopes and dreams.

Who's to blame for all the sappy love?

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Ah, Valentine's Day. The one day a year that couples get to show everyone how much they love each other. But, let's be honest, if we aren't in a relationship Valentine's Day is one of the worst days of the year. Every year we say, "whoever came up with Valentine's Day should be shot," which poses the question, who did come up with Valentine's Day?
According to history.

Cheers and Jeers

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

I'm not going to lie to you, this is the toughest time of the year to come up with a topic or angle for a column. I know I've said it before so I won't repeat why. However, after thinking about it for awhile I decided to take several "small" sports stories that have accumulated over the last week or two and do a "cheers" and "jeers" type of column.

The NBA plot thickens

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In a never ending quest to find and sign missing pieces of an NBA championship squad we have seen a few blockbuster trades this NBA season. The first resonated out of the long dormant and sometimes door mat team of titles past, the Celtics.