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The roads of Sunbury, Pennsylvania has been walked for multiple centuries. Specifically, the land was owned by the Susquehannock Natives, who rushed down to the mouth of the Susquehanna River to trade with the north-traveling Europeans. “The Susquehannocks were able to trade things they had never seen before” said the head historian, “they often traded…

Once a natural home to the Haudenosaunee people, the Susquehanna River and the forest surrounding it have become occupied by inhabitants of Lewisburg, Sunbury, Selinsgrove, and many more urbanized locations. Professor Siewers of Bucknell University states, “Those living in the Susquehanna watershed are living in the ghost of that old forest.” A documentary recently released…

The state of society has not been a stable or friendly one between the British colonists and the Iroquois nations. Despite multiple failed attempts at forcing natives into Christianity, Moravian colonists peacefully incorporated their society with the Iroquois in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. On May 5, 1746, a letter was sent to the Pennsylvania government asking for…

Ever wondered how Bucknell maintains its natural beauty? Chris Martine is the head of the biology department who specializes in botany. Martine works on plant restoration primarily using genetics. Martine has explored botany research in Australia and northeastern America. He is currently working with seven or eight rare, yet native plants in Pennsylvania. The goal…

Heavy metals and E coli: raw sewage at US-Mexico border a ‘public health crisis’ This article covers the story of a raw sewage run off into the Tijuana River, which is contaminating the Pacific Ocean, the air, and soil in the region. Tijuana and San Diego have been attempting to raise awareness to their state…

Multi-time coach of championship Bucknell University lacrosse teams made a visit to Professor Siewer’s ENLS 103 class on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The lessons and knowledge passed on through his discussion could be considered life-changing to many, and open eyes to a new lifestyle. A Haudenosaunee person of the Cayuga nation, Jamieson was born in…

Rain poured over Seminary Ridge as both armies stared each other down. The ground turned red is rain beat on the wounds of soldiers waiting to fight. General Lee stood confident, but would back down later in the day. General Lee and his army started their pathway back to Hagerstown near Williamsport, Maryland. The infantry…

A graduate at the local Warrior Run High School and Lycoming College, John Zaktonsky began his career in journalism. After deciding upper level biology was not for him, Zaktonsky decided to review movies for the Lycoming College newspaper. It was not long until the local towns’ papers wanted to publish his work. When Zaktonsky heard…

General Robert E. Lee rose this morning at three o’clock, ready to end this ongoing fight in southern Pennsylvania. Poised to attack, the Confederate army looked to bring down the Union starting at sunrise. Lee did not panic when things started to run behind. Daylight was needed to truly make sure the attack could be…

Richard Rummell, 1913 The topic I am looking to research for my mid-semester project is public art dealing with the founding of Bucknell. Public art will help show what the university looked like before its modern form today. It will be unique to consciously recognize old buildings that are still standing today. My main question…