Women and men from around the county gathered at the Lower Bucks campus on Constitution Day to celebrate 100 years of women’s suffrage. After rallying and marching silently for almost a century, women were finally granted the right to vote in 1920. Attendees celebrated the peaceful movement that resulted in no loss of life.  At the event last...

Tibetan monks arrived on Sept. 16 to create a mandala sand sculpture over a five days period that represented compassion, a trait that all the monks believe we should all carry throughout our daily lives to achieve a pure mind. In the late 1950’s China began to take complete control of Tibet, a Chinese province at the time. Tibetans rebelled against...

Peruvian artist Kukuli Velarde visited the Newtown campus to speak about her exhibit “The Complicit Eye” that is on display in the Hicks Art Gallery. From 5 p.m. to 7p.m. on Sept.8, individuals were able to browse Velarde’s exhibit and hear the artist speak about her creative process. Velarde spoke in detail about her complex works of art....

Bucks’ Newtown campus construction has disrupted students’ schedules and classes, and it won’t be stopping anytime soon. New cosmetic designs for campus are being implemented resulting in construction throughout the grounds. For now, these areas are fenced off for construction access only. The plan involves adding more greenery and modernizing...

Evan Brooks, the new 2019-2020 Student Government Association president has big plans for Bucks’ future. Brooks’ main goal for the student body is to instill a lasting structure for future SGA members to learn from and continue to build. While Brooks is adjusting nicely to his new role, running in the SGA election was not always his plan. “I...

Faculty and students expressed concerns after the announcement that Newtown campus’ outdoor remodel will result in the removal of the beloved koi pond and large tree outside of Grupp Hall. The campus is currently undergoing a new renovation project to update the school’s outdoor features. A big portion of land in center of the campus has been...

Bucks hosted the Journalism Forums on April 17 and 18 at the Newtown Campus, offering students a peek at the deadline-based career called “the news business.” For April 17, the panel included journalist Shane Fitzgerald, Dana O’Neil and Mike Sielski. On April 18, jounalism professionals Marion Callahan, Tom Sofield, and Rick Rickman presented. All...

Facing reduced revenues and declining enrollment, Bucks recently raised tuition by $15 per credit for county residents beginning in Fall 2019, a change from previous years when tuition was increased just $5 per credit. On Thursday, April 11, Bucks’ Board of Trustees voted to increase tuition by $15 per credit for county residents, $30 per credit...

Keri was in her junior year of high school taking honors and AP classes. She was facing pressure in school and dealing with the typical high school drama. All while suffering from anxiety disorders. "The anxiety day to day could be paralyzing. In middle school and most of high school, before I had started any type of treatment, my anxiety kept me in...

Bucks has been hit with a wave of secret shopper scams in the past year. In this scam, an inconspicuous e-mail is sent by a random Bucks account that informs the reader about a possible job opportunity with a “premier mystery shopping company” that will pay around $600-$1200 per week. A secret shopper is a person who partakes in a mystery shopping...