The Dome is the Student Newspaper of Pennsylvania Military College, PMC Colleges, Widener College and Widener University.
October 6, 2008 Vol. 11 No. 2
“Widener Students Reach New Heights! Summit Widener…”
Report of a trip by group of Widener students and academic supervisors on 22 mile hike of Appalachian Trail. Includes color photo of group on page 1 and continues story on page 2 with small black and white photo.
“Successes of Leading Widener Women”
Women’s Leadership Forum presentation September 26th titled “Sharing our Stories” about our Widener Journey.
“Obama and McCain Visit Philadelphia”
Story about visit on September 24 of Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden erroneously identified as Jill McCain. Story includes photo of Michelle Obama.
“Economic Crisis”
Story includes remarks by Widener Professor of Economics, Cynthia Saltzman and explains what happened and how it impacts students because of loans and credit card debt, and family finances.
“Presidential Debate 9/26”
Reports of Debate between the Democratic and Republican Presidential candidates Senators Obama and McCain in Oxford, MI.
“A Welcoming Weekend at Widener University”
Welcome Back Bash, hosted by the Student Government Association was held September 5th. Other events included movie night. Story includes 2 color photos.
“Paul Rogat Loeb Inspires Widener Students”
Loeb, an author and motivational speaker visited Widener September 15th. His lecture was about the need for citizens to become involved in their communities. Story includes photo the cover of Loeb’s book “Soul of a Citizen.”
“Live with 85- Widener’s TV Station”
Story about the station asks for more student participation. Includes exterior photo of Lathem Hall.
“Campus Opinion”
Four students respond to the question: How do you feel about all the construction going on around campus?
“Hating Dating”
Mike Fenn series on life after college: Dating does not get any easier once you leave college.
“Breast Cancer Awareness”
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Student Health Services conducts 30 day awareness campaign.
“Sudoku Puzzle”