Author Archives: Ciara Johanna O'callaghan

This past semester I have learned a great deal from my instructor, Dr. Bu Zhong as well as my classmates. From our class discussions I have learned to keep a sharp eye while filming and I find myself constantly looking … Continue reading →

As it the temperature drops and our schedules become busier, it becomes easier to order out a meal for dinner. Luckily in State College, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church has a convenient solution for dinner. On the corner of Foster and … Continue reading →

It seems as if each week Congress is voting to defund women’s resource clinics such as Planned Parenthood. Some politicians and activists believe that Planned Parenthood only offers abortion and with the upcoming election many presidential candidates are making their … Continue reading →

Axle: Many people are against Planned Parenting and it seems every other week another state has cut the company’s funding, but are people actually against Planned Parenting or abortion? The two are not synonymous. Riders: The best people to tell … Continue reading →

At the State Theatre you will find riveting performances, classic films, and local artists’ work proudly displayed upon the walls, but if you look past the mahogany walls and film noir movie posters, you’ll find Karen Gregg. Karen has found … Continue reading →

It seems as if there is a shooting every week these days. Why has the rate of gun violence increased? And what can we do to protect ourselves? Axle: The story will focus on America’s current gun laws and what … Continue reading →

Should tuition be free for college students? Last night in the democratic debate candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Rodham Clinton both promised tuition-free college education for prospective students. The question is, can college really be provided to students completely “free” … Continue reading →

A judge from Alabama, John Enslen, believes same-sex marriage licenses should be issued by the federal government and not state officials. Additionally, Enslen is asking that states should only recognize same-sex marriages if their licenses had already been issued by … Continue reading →

Axle: Pope Francis has arrived in the Washington D.C. and while he was invited to dine with some of the most affluential politicians, the pope decided to eat with the homeless instead. Riders: The best people to tell the story … Continue reading →