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I am currently finishing off a degree in journalism at East Stroudsburg University. I also am working on a minor in photography, which I hope will compliment my writing quite nicely.

I have worked on ESU's student newspaper, The Stroud Courier, for about a

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Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: The Rum Diary, by Hunter S. Thompson: 1 of 2
Okay, so I say Hunter S. Thompson and the first word that comes to your mind is: DRUGS (in capital letters, of course). That would be quite a fair assumption if you look back on the types of books Thompson has written over the years. However, before Thompson produced his most famous drug-induced psychedelic tale Fear and Loat... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Musician reviews: Jimmy Brown: 1 of 1
"Hello. My name is Jimmy Brown and I'm here to entertain you."With a friendly smile and a nod of his curly haired head, he strums the first note of his opening song, a simple beginning to a night of eclectic musical tastes. Making everyone in the bar stop for just a second to look, Brown lets the bar hoppers of Siamsa Irish P... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Theater renovations: Upcoming changes for the Sherman Theater: 1 of 1
The Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg's most well-known and oldest venue, is undergoing some major changes as of late. The non-profit theater is undergoing a capital campaign to better the look of the theater, the quality of performances, and the overall concert experience. Renovations have started and will continue to be schedule... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice The best places to see a show or concert in Northeastern Pennsylvania: 1 of 1
Let's face it, when you go to see a show, the most important factor in your concert experience is to have a great time while you're there. However, there are a lot of other things to take into consideration when choosing your concert to get the best experience possible, such as location, the band, the type of music you want t... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to get the most out of your spring break vacation on a limited budget: 1 of 1
With Spring Break approaching, many students have already taken the plunge and bought plane tickets to far away, exotic places. Let's face it though, college students aren't exactly known for being the richest people and could use some help on getting the most for their money. What follows is a listing of how to travel effici... More..
Entertainment > Concert Reviews Concert reviews: The Greg Mayo Band, at Sarah Street Grill, Pennsylvania: 1 of 1
Readers, I've really found some amazing talent to share with you this time...The Greg Mayo Band is a 7-piece funk band, originating in New York Citythat has been performing together for about a year and a half. Its members come from all over that area Brooklyn, Queens, and West Chester but their main home base is in the West ... More..
Entertainment > Concert Reviews Concert reviews: Who Knows, at the Tannersville Inn, Pennsylvania: 1 of 1
As it turns out, East Stroudsburg University's own Chuck Kagel is leading a double life: University Store employee by day, funky bass player by night. If you've ever been to the bookstore to buy textbooks, you've seen him. He sits in a small office in the back of the store, drinking coffee and typing away at his computer. But... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US Elections 2008: Ed Rendell's support of Obama: 1 of 1
On October 31, five days before the election, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell visited East Stroudsburg University to show his support for Barack Obama. He presented a spirited speech at a rally just inside the doors of the new Science and Technology Building. Rendell, who has been Governor for five years, was accompanied by ... More..
Entertainment > Concert Reviews Concert reviews: Arlo Guthrie, at the Sherman Theater, Pennsylvania: 1 of 1
"People might have heard about this show and thought I thought that guy was dead!' Almost," said a very high spirited Arlo Guthrie last Sunday night.Although those words might contribute to the general feeling that most young people have about folk singer Arlo Guthrie, he proved to his audience, which was comprised of mostly ... More..
Entertainment > Concert Reviews Concert reviews: Bob Weir at the Sherman Theater, 2008: 1 of 1
Walking towards the Sherman Theater on April 1, 2008 might have been just as good of a show as the one inside it. As I approached the main entrance, the pungent smell of patchouli hit my nostrils like a whap in the face. Everywhere around me, people were buying tickets, selling tickets, buying drugs, selling drugs. People wit... More..