Category: Student Picks
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So you want an animal on campus? Here’s how to get one.
Owen Klessel’s content highlights the benefits of having an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) on campus, particularly for individuals with disabilities. He illustrates this through a story about Animal Boy, who struggles with chronic anxiety and brings his pangolin, Pango, to college. However, Animal Boy fails to file the required ESA paperwork. The video serves as…
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Wearing Multiple Uniforms: The Grit to Keep Going
By: Aubrey Ennis/ Multimedia Student It was Fall 2024. I was balancing a full class load, a part-time job, and the demands of being a college athlete. That life already tested my limits—physically, mentally, and emotionally. But then came a challenge I hadn’t prepared for: I was told I might not be able to return…
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Exploring the Haunted Waldorf Estate of Fear
The Waldorf Estate of Fear in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, a prominent haunted attraction for 19 years, gained fame due to the 2015 film Hell House LLC, filmed on-site. Owner Angie Moyer discusses the attraction’s growth, enhanced visitor interest from the film, and unique experiences offered, such as an “Escape Hell House” adventure for fans.
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How Del Val Club Leaders Feel Liberal Arts Clubs Encourage Students on an Agricultural Campus
In her senior year of high school, Kyra Schwarz and her team achieved eighth place at the World Championships of Color Guard. Now at Delaware Valley University, she advocates for liberal arts clubs to foster community and prevent isolation. Schwarz and others believe that such clubs contribute to student engagement and retention, supporting the idea…
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Delaware Valley University Showcases the Power of Edibles at the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show
The 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show, themed “United in Flowers,” celebrates gardening and horticulture. Delaware Valley University’s exhibit, “Lettuce Turnip the Beet: The Gritty Value of Plants,” focuses on edibles. The exhibit won the Sustainability Award, emphasizing the institution’s dedication to sustainable gardening practices and global recognition of their impactful priorities.
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Reviving Greek Life at DelVal: Why It Matters
The campus of Delaware Valley University is witnessing a decline in Greek life. Despite facing challenges and negative stereotypes, Greek organizations play a vital role in fostering community, philanthropy, and professional development.