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The Snapper's first print edition of the Fall 2021 semester is here! Keep your eyes out for Snapper stands around campus to pick up a copy š„³
The Snapper's first print edition of the Fall 2021 semester is here! Keep your eyes out for Snapper stands around campus to pick up a copy š„³
The Snapper published its first edition of the Fall 2021 semester as an online exclusive! Click the link below to see the Snapper crew's hard work!
http://thesnapper.millersville.edu/index.php/2021/09/09/snapper-volume-1-2021/
Enjoy the first edition of The Snapper of the semester, exclusive to the website! Click above to download. Note: On first download, the cover may not show up. Download twice to make the cover appear!
It is with heavy heart that The Snapper reports on the tragic death of late freshman Matthew Mindler that occured over the weekend.
The Snapper will continue to update the Millersville community as more details are released. For community members in need of emotional support during these troubling times, support sources are listed within the article.
http://thesnapper.millersville.edu/index.php/2021/08/30/missing-millersville-student-matthew-mindler-found-dead/
Throughout the first week of the semester, Millersville reached out to students to keep an eye out for missing freshman Matthew Mindler. Photo courtesy of Millersville University. CJ KarAssociate Features Editor 19-year-old Matthew Mindler was found deceased on August 28, around 9 a.m.. Mindlerās ...
Our first Snapshot interview for this year! In this episode MU police chief Pete Anders discusses campus mask policy with our editor-in-chief Shaun Lucas.
The Snapperās Magazine on the COVID-19 Pandemic is out now! Exclusive physical copies available outside The Snapper office in the SMC this week only! The magazine will be officially distributed around Millersvilleās campus during the Fall 2021 semester.
The Snapper is proud to release its COVID-19 magazine on how Millersville University and the surrounding area has handled the global pandemic for the past year. Our team worked really hard to put this together and we are proud to document this monumental moment in our history.
Millersville University recently suffered an external attack, leaving the campus without WIFI.
āIām learning three different software in my classes and we couldnāt do our work for two weeks. Now weāre behind and the professor wants the work done ASAP. Iāve been staying up late to catch up.ā ā Millersville student, Emily Bridges
Jake MarkoffNews Editor On February 28 Millersville University was the target of a cyberattack on their network. In the wake of the attack several services went down, and both virtual and in person classes were cancelled the following day. The Office of the President has kept the community informed....
The first Snapper online edition of 2021 is here! š° Our team worked really hard on this and we hope our Millersville community enjoys! šš¤
We hope this first edition puts your mind at ease and gives you something to enjoy during these stressful times.
The first Snapper meeting is this week! Come join us at 9pm this Thursday as we discuss upcoming club events, activities, and opportunities for student involvement. We hope to see you there and please contact [email protected] for any questions or concerns!
The first Snapper meeting is this week! Come join us at 9pm this Thursday as we discuss upcoming club events, activities, and opportunities for student involvement. We hope to see you there and please contact [email protected] for any questions or concerns!
Dr. Leslie Gates is an art professor at Millersville University who has been portraying this new Zoom world through a series of drawings featuring her fellow colleagues.
āThis is why these people exist in the world,ā she says. āThe tricky part for me is that Iām really acting like a mirror and itās sometimes hard to look at yourself in the mirror. I care about what these people think, and I do feel like this is, in some ways, a gift to our community: to have chronicled this experienceā
Sydney ClarkFeatures Editor For many people, social and work life is happening online. Over the past six months Dr. Leslie Gates, a Millersville University art professor, has been capturing moments of what this new world looks like through Zoom. On May 6 Gates started a series of drawings that fea....
Are you looking for something fun to do while still safely social distancing? Snapshot reporter Devon Anderson has this report on online raves.
Interviewing DJ about hosting online Raves
Snapshot reporter Tyler Wegert was on the scene on Election Day. Here's his story!
Robert Spicer
The Snapper loves the Sugar Bowl - especially your awesome pizza! =)
The Snapper Fall Online Edition is out! This issue features some spooky stories & interesting articlesš Check it out now!
Please enjoy our fall online edition, with some Halloween themed pieces.
Check out our latest sports article where one of our staff writers sheds some light on how Millersville athletes are handling COVID-19 and online classes.
Scott MacHenryStaff Writer Delayed. Cancelled. Postponed. These are the buzzwords of 2020. Sports and movies were delayed, concerts and Comic-Cons were cancelled. Life at Millersville University was no different. When students were sent home in March and the spring sports season was cancelled, there...
Our Features Editor interviews artist Bruce Banter about his work that was recently featured in Downtown Lancaster. Check it out!
Sydney ClarkFeatures Editor David Ginolfi, better known by his moniker Bruce Banter, had a collection of his art featured at curio. Gallery & Creative Supply from August 1 to September 16. This downtown exhibit āScenes from a Technicolor Worldā featured over thirty pieces using watercolor, ink, ...
On this rainy Sunday morning, we hope you'll enjoy this story about local musicians from Snapshot reporter Devon Anderson!
Local Music Artist with intro and outroĀ
Businesses all over are adjusting to the pandemic. Snapshot reporter Tyler Wegert has this story on Phantom Power in Millersville and how they've been making the best of things.
Robert Spicer
Have you seen the new Borat film? Our Opinion Editor rates the movie a 6.5 out of 10. Check out his review and rate it for yourself!
Shaun LucasOpinion Editor āBorat Subsequent Moviefilm,ā directed by Jason Woliner, was released on Amazon Prime Video on Oct. 23, 2020. As Halloween approaches, Sacha Baron Cohen once again dawns the infamous Borat costume and returns to America where the original 2006 film took place. After one...
Make sure to go out and vote!
Voting at the 'Ville. See how Millersville University students are gearing up for election day 2020 in the latest Snapper survey.
Snapshot reporter Keidalyz Cruz has this report on the LiveSafe app and what students need to know about coming to campus
LiveSafe App Package
Were you wondering what life is like for the marching band this semester? We were too! Luckily, reporter Sarah Burns has the low down for The Snapshot.
Reporter Sarah Burns covers the MU marching band in the pandemic era
Reporter Haley Kauffman produced this interview a few weeks ago, but we wanted to share it again today because it's a great story
SOLA Zoom Interview
Snapshot reporter Chris Pautler gives us the inside scoop on how the Barnstormers have dealt with the pandemic
Lancaster Barnstormers News Package.
Our team worked really hard to bring you our first online Snapper edition. Please check it out and make sure to share with your friends and families!
Welcome to the new virtual Snapper. Our staff worked really hard to put this edition together. We hope you enjoy it!
Reporter Mikey Felder interviews Prof. Adam Boyer about the theatre and covid precautions
Interview with Adam Boyer about putting on a production in a pandemic.
Our video news show The Snapshot is now producing episodes. This is an interview that reporter Hope Messersmith conducted with Tammy Christiansen, a registered nurse, who shares her experiences working in a hospital during the pandemic.
Hope Messersmith interviews Registered Nurse Tammy Christiansen about her experiences working in a hospital during a pandemic.Ā
Curious about Netflix's new film "The Devil All the Time" but not sure if it's for you? Read our review to find out!
Shaun LucasOpinion Editor āThe Devil All the Time,ā directed by Antonio Campos, was released on Netflix on Sept. 16, 2020. The film centers around a young man overcoming pressures of mid-1900ās American society, including the oppressive nature of church and religion. The concept and characters...
Our Opinion Editor breaks down Kanye West's surprise presidential campaign and other antics in his latest article.
Shaun Lucas Opinion Editor On Sept. 16, Kanye West tweeted a video of himself urinating on a Grammy Award. As of Sept. 22, the tweet has over 47.8 thousand comments, 295.6 thousand retweets, 769.1 thousand favorites, and 28.6 million views. Unsurprisingly, the odd post received a staggering amount o...
With that said, āMulanā was overall a press and public relations nightmare.
Shaun Lucas Opinion Editor Last week, I wrote about the financial troubles of movie theaters during the Covid-19 pandemic. I expressed my preference of at-home releases and streaming services, seeing physical theaters as outdated and expensive, especially with a virus present. Ending the article, ....
Our Arts and Culture Editor suggests a solution to struggling students working full time during the semester.
āWould it be such a stretch to offer students credit equivalent to one general education class if a student can demonstrate what they have learned at work through a paper or project?ā
Simren Sah Arts and Culture Editor Some students have the privilege of focusing solely on their academic work, while other students are also responsible for jobs on top of their coursework. Both of these types of students receive the same degree and must take the same amount of classes. This arrange...
Our Opinion Editor tackles the inevitable campus parties during COVID. Check it out!
āIn the sixth month of the pandemic, many simply wish the virus would disappear. The problem, however, is attending parties centered around direct and indirect contact will only ensure more cases.ā
Shaun Lucas Opinion Editor Society seems to be regaining some sense of normalcy as students begin to return to campus. At a point, many were concerned about just in-person classes returning, let alone for many students to dorm after last semesterās prolonged recess. The caveat of campus life gradu...
Need a break from reality for a second? Read our Associate Sports Editorās piece on his opinion of the top 10 roller coasters you canāt miss out on.
Caleb Wolfe Associate Sports Editor Pennsylvania is home to a vast collection of roller coasters, and is among the top five states for thrill rides in the country. This sentiment rings true in the number of rides within Pennsylvania as the state boasts over 50 roller coasters. More importantly, Pe.....
Our Opinion Editor covers the slow reopening of movie theaters and the toll COVID-19 has had on business.
āIn its most recent financial quarter, AMC Theaters lost $561 million in potential revenueā
Shaun Lucas Opinion Editor The summer of 2020 was a particularly dispiriting summer: civil rights riots, pandemic death toll continuously rising, and limitations on social gatherings all made for an unengaging season without positive distractions. Specifically, itās difficult to have fun when none...
Check out our Sports Editorās latest article on how Millersville campus recreation is creatively adapting to COVID-19.
Brian Markley Sports Editor COVID-19 has halted many different campus activities, campus recreation being one of them. The fitness center located inside the SMC is open, although it looks different compared to pre-COVID semesters. Machines are available for use, however, students and staff that want...
Our first meeting of the semester is tomorrow, September 3rd at 9:15PM! Weāre always looking to add new members to our team so please reach out to [email protected] for information on how to join us. You can also apply on our website. Looking forward to having you!
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Watch Drew Peris perform the love theme from "Cinema Paradiso" by Ennio Moriccone in a "rare empty concert hall" at Millersville University. Drew is a junior with a duel major in Music Education and Music Performance.
We <3 Thanksgiving (break)! We talked to a few students to find out what they're doing during their time off. What are you guys up to? As always, have a safe, happy, and productive holiday. -Mickayla, Editor in Chief Video by Nina Plaksin
A Chinook helicopter landed on Brooks Field today to pick up three Millersville ROTC students for their Ranger competition at Fort Dix, New Jersey. A Millersville student captured the landing as it happened:
The Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank is hosting a blood drive for Millersville students and staff this Wednesday, October 17! Details: Location: SMC MPR Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone who attempts to donate blood will get: - Free admission to Nocturnal Wasteland at Field of Screams!* - A free t-shirt! #sponsored #ad *Admission is for Sundays only. Sponsored by The Alliance for Social Change. Find out more on their website: http://cpbb.org/
Our first meeting for this semester will be on Sept. 6 at 9 p.m. in SMC 15! If you have any questions beforehand, email us at [email protected]
Live music and dancing have started outside of the library.
Students have said multiple chants including "Education's under attack. What do we do? Fight back."
Students are standing with faculty through demonstration, 'Marauders March Out in Solidarity.'
Faculty is picketing outside of the library. The strike officially began at 5am.
The 2016 American Dream Scholarship Ride is wrapping up at MU.
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