CU-Writ103-10am-Spring2026

     The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a religious Mormon church. Members of the church congregate each Sunday to discuss their beliefs with one another and participate in Sunday school classes and sacrament meeting. Members spend their time in the church understanding their religion and becoming closer to God.      A formally dressed, kind gentleman opens the door for members as they enter the building, they are then met with a greeting by the missionaries. The missionaries are young adults who dress in suits and ties and wear nametags saying their last name with the word "Elder" in front of it. The missionaries share their beliefs, and invite others to come to church on Sundays, with the goal of growing the church population. Members are then directed to the chapel where the meeting takes place.      Before the meeting begins, everybody gathers in the chapel. The chapel is made up of rows of cushioned seats, and jus...

 Upon first sight of Blue Mountain, it's clear that a place can not only be calming but also overwhelming. The vastness of the peaks being swallowed by clouds gives an ominous feeling. It's easy to feel intimidated or feel butterflies in my stomach, but then the kids running around laughing snaps me back to reality. The sun peeks and shines through the heavy clouds while birds caw caw in the distance. The breeze is slow, cool, and consistent. It feels familiar, like just the right amount. The wind is just powerful enough to blow my hair around but nothing more.  People are grilling burgers and hotdogs in the parking lot, dancing around from tailgate to tailgate. Everyone had a smile on their face, many beers are offered, even to some who are a little too young. Most of the grillers has either a cool mustache or cool sunglasses. Smoke rises above the cars, some from teenagers vaping and some from the grill, it all blends in regardless. All different ages are getting along and s...

The White Knight's Game Room in Bloom(WKGR) is a small, unassuming store hidden among the houses and other stores on W Main Street. From the outside, it looks like a regular house, except for a blue hanging sign next to the entrance. However, as soon as you take your first step inside, you are greeted by a cozy room, lined with shelves stocked with many cards and board games. Most likely, there will be an employee there if you want to ask any questions or just want to talk! They are friendly and always happy to talk about anything related to board or card games! Further in, you will find a small room with a few tables, usually occupied by groups playing some kind of game, along with a TV playing in the background, lending to a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Draft night! On the first Friday of each month is a Magic the Gathering draft tournament, where you pick cards from packs as they get passed around the table, then build a deck with your cards and compete in a tournament with that...

      Mr. Miller, approaching retirement after a long career as a physical education teacher, radiates youthful energy. Tall, with square glasses, he commands respect as an exemplary teacher. Nostalgia fills the gymnasium while he guides 21 fourth-grade students through themed activities. Three stations await the students, each presenting a new challenge.     Jump-rope exercises launched the session, featuring the 'skipper,' in which students alternated feet as they bounded over a long, blue-and-white rope. During a freestyle round, each participant invented unique movements. Divided into three groups of seven, the class rotated through the stations. Seven regular jump ropes: red, blue, green, pink, purple, yellow, and white, and ensured every student could participate. For the 'skipper' activity, two long ropes (blue and white, and green and white) swung in wide arcs as students collaborated in pairs. The jump rope station sparked particular enthusiasm.   ...

 When you step foot Into Dr. Keisha Nichols Classroom At Penn states Smeal College of Business you will soon sense something is different,   The energy is focused, students lean forward in their seats, students are actively participating asking questions. Dr Nichols, A tall brown skinned woman with long locs and glasses, rarely sits down. Walking through the classroom with the confidence of someone who not only spent decades teaching strategy but living it. She teaches with passion, without knowing the topic you are drawn in by how she speaks. She has a voice that commands the room, yet the tone is a bit soothing. She keeps students engaged asking them questions and responding back like a conversation. Students show up to class early to have conversation with Dr. Nichols, asking her how her week has been and she asks the same, the students seem to have a good relationship with their professor. She also seems to genuinely care about her students. The classroom itself is a ...

  From the outside Cafe Martha blends into the row of old brick buildings that line the main street of Bloomsburg Pennsylvania, its faded green canopy slouches over the door and the windows frosted with condensation looks to be just another cafe. But the moment the doors swing open an enchanting ambiance greets everyone who enters. The array of freshly brewing espresso with sweet homemade coffee syrups simmering together paired with the heavenly scent of freshly baked pastries, all seep into your nostrils together. Warm amber lighting encircles you, sourcing from antique wall sconces and whimsical fairy lights that have been intertwined with fabric star garland, strung across it's red brick walls, partnered with industrial notes of hanging old guitars and local artist artwork displayed on every inch of the walls. The space drums to soft indie music some tunes familiar while others entirely new. Cafe Martha serves as a place to grab a cozy coffee, while also offering a space to stay...

                                               The Acupuncturist                                                       Written by Keith Boyd  When you think of Bloomsburg usually the first thing that might come to mind is the Bloomsburg fair, the college, or even the local stores on main street. What about an ancient Chinese alternative medicine that dates back thousands of years do you think about that when you think about Bloomsburg, my assumption is probably not. Debbie Smith is our one and only friendly neighborhood acupuncturist in town and she treats various patients from day to day using the medical treatment known as Acupuncture. For those that don't know Acupuncture is  a therapeutic technique involving the ...

   My name is Keith Boyd and I wish I could sum up the entirety of my being in a few paragraphs so I will give some fun little facts about me. Fact 1: I like to crochet and I have been doing tinfoil 2 years. Fact 2: I like fashion and I want to design my clothes one day. Fact 3: My major is Psychology. 

  A Deeper Look  When traveling, most people tend to book a place to stay. Whether it's from Airbnb , Vrbo , or Booking.com , guests always seem to find themselves surrounded by welcoming decor and the cozy vibe that these properties emanate. But does anyone ever really think about how much work it is to achieve that? Savannah, a Staging Captain for properties like this, wishes people understood how many variables go into it. Savannah is a 21 year old woman just getting into work like this. She has bright, piercing blue eyes, deep brown, curly hair, and pale, freckly skin. She wears her hair up in her favorite deep wine colored hair clip every day with a matching lip that asserts her confidence, several bracelets on both wrists that rattle as she does each task, and has a deep, warm vanilla aroma constantly around her. She radiates positive, productive energy that motivates everyone she talks to. She says, "When you look at a painting, no one thinks about how someone had to u...

Have you ever left a salon unsatisfied with the service? Well Jen certainly has had that exact experience at the local Lebanon mall. Jennifer Catto, a middle aged woman with shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes, is a client at Ultra Lux Beauty Garden. Walking in with tight fits, she sits down with a huff and starts telling her unfortunate predicament to Rose, a middle aged nail tech with her thin black hair parted to the side almost touching her black framed prescription glasses. “I’m never cheating on you again” Jen says as she gets settled in her seat. Rose replies with a giggle “I know that’s right these are rough girl” lifting Jen’s hands getting a better look at the damage done, the acrylic is thick and bumpy with a rushed French tip. “That lady over there couldn’t do the hearts I wanted and refused to take the acrylic off me when I told her I didn’t like it” Jen says flabbergasted. “Karma” Rose whispers under her breath, Jen snaps back “whatever it’s not my fault you decide ...

     What is an Resident Assistant or better known as an RA ? The denotation of RA means "a trained undergraduate student leader who lives in campus housing to support residents." The definition seems about right, but many RAs go above and beyond to support and provide a safe space for residents.  On the second floor of Lycoming Hall, there is one RA that creates not only a safe environment, but a home for her residents. Her name is RA Lillie.   RA Lillie with her ESA Wallie     RA Lillie is short and brunette with highlights and has a lean build. She is a senior with a dual major  in Business Management and Communication Studies. She is involved with the Honors College. Since her sophomore year of college, RA Lillie has been an RA. Her past housing assignments have been Ewell, NPA and JKA apartments, and Lycoming Hall. Lycoming Hall is where she resides for her final year of college. She lives with her emotional support animal (ESA) Wallie. ...