The Snapper

Next generation please stand up

I am graduating in May; and, in lieu of anything philosophical or summative, I want to be practically honest with you—for I think that is my most significant contribution. Too many students graduate without having been honest about their concerns and hopes. The following are two things I am concerned with ...

Superfest brings in fun before finals

Superfest is here again. This is a three day fun-filled event, that starts on Thursday, April 16 and goes on until Saturday, April 18. Superfest has been around for at least six years and every year it attracts both students and faculty to the quad. Nearing finals, everyone needs a couple of ...

Ending marks a new beginning

One of my favorite songs is “Closing Time” by Semisonic. Besides it bringing back memories of singing at the top of my lungs at Jacks, it also has a verse that strikes me as meaningful: “Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end.” Here I am at the end. I ...

Men’s tennis aims high

The Millersville men’s tennis team is coming together just in time for the PSAC Championships. With a team record of 10-4 (9-2 this spring), the Marauders’ hard work has paid off that they clinched a spot in the PSAC Championships on April 24-25 at Shippensburg. Following an 8-1 loss at home against ...

Senator Smucker visits campus

Recently elected Pennsylvania Senator Lloyd Smucker, made a personable appearance on Monday, April 13 at the Club de’Ville. Smucker was agreeably friendly as he greeted the small group of 15 or so students that gathered around tables set up for the luncheon. Pizza, water and soda was presented to create a, “brown ...

Four year reflection

So the time has come and it feels like high school graduation just occurred. I?remember being excited to move on to the next chapter of my life and here I am finishing it up. I?am excited to move on to the next chapter but nervous about what awaits me. Life ...

Millersville Choir and Chorale sing the

On April 8, almost six months after the Phillies won their second World Series Championship, the City of Brotherly Love gathered for the long awaited ring ceremony which was held before the third game of the season, before playing the Atlanta Braves. There to help celebrate the special occasion was the ...

New York artist brings hope

Alexander Reyna, a New York based traditional/digital artist and graphics designer visited the campus on Friday April, 10, giving a lecture to a few dozen students at Meyer’s Auditorium. He spoke to students about his college experience and the various careers he pursued as well as his impressive accomplishments in the ...

Women’s tennis looks to end season on a high note

The Millersville women’s tennis team has one match left this season, but it is never too early to start looking towards next season. The Marauders’ latest win came at Cheyney University, a 9-0 shutout. Cheyney only managed to win four games in all nine matches. In No. 1 doubles, freshman Samantha ...

Power of speech

The charisma of our founding fathers has allowed the American people to distinguish themselves as a country of voice. This voice has been passed down from generation to generation, through the tribulations of the Civil War and President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation to Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream.” Americans ...