Category: News
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DelVal’s Colleges Against Cancer Club Launches Inaugural Relay for Life Event
The Colleges Against Cancer Club hosted their first Relay for Life event, attracting over 100 participants and raising $7,478 for cancer research. With ten teams from the university and local cancer survivors in attendance, the event featured activities like continuous track walking, a cornhole tournament, and a memorable luminary lighting ceremony.
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Mental Health Struggles in College are common: Here are ways to prioritize self care
By Gillian Baker / Full360 Reporter One in four students struggle with their mental health in college. Students may be feeling lonely, or pressured with a big course load. They may hide that hurt, as they feel the issue they face isn’t necessarily “big” or it doesn’t “matter” in the grand scheme of things. But…
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Colossal’s De-Extinction Project: DelVal Professor and Students Give Thoughts
The Anthropocene era signals humans’ significant impact on Earth, that impact being mass extinction. Colossal Biosciences aims to resurrect Wooly Mammoths and other extinct creatures to improve ecosystem health. However, Dr. George doubts the project’s efficacy, citing ecosystem complexities. He questions prioritizing de-extinction over current conservation efforts. The debate raises concerns about the project’s feasibility…
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The Magic of A-Day: What it Means for Small Businesses
DelVal’s annual A-Day event, started in 1949, has evolved into a state fair showcasing student talent, livestock, crafts, and small businesses. The inclusion of small businesses aligns with the local community’s focus and provides job opportunities for students. It also aids in funding the event and invites community members to the campus.
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Blooming Brilliance: Philadelphia Flower Show 2024 Vows with Spectacular Displays
By Joshua Pierre/Social Media Officer The Philadelphia Flower Show, one of the nation’s largest and oldest horticultural events, dazzled visitors with its breathtaking floral displays and cutting-edge sustainability initiatives during its week-long run from March 8 to 15. This year’s theme, “United by Flowers,” took center stage as exhibitors showcased innovative approaches to gardening, landscaping,…
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Will TikTok get banned in the US? DelVal students weigh in.
As we know, TikTok is used by primarily everyone, even our parents have gotten pulled into watching videos. This platform is a space for creativity and is very enjoyable to most people. With this app, you can do a variety of things such as have fun, create singing videos, dancing videos, and even find food…