Month: March 2025

Celebrating our 2025 Luminari Award Scholars: Mira and Mariana 

by Luminari staff Luminari is thrilled to announce the winners of its esteemed 2025 Luminari Awards, an annual essay competition that celebrates the spirit of diplomacy by awarding scholarships, each valued at over $1,200, to two outstanding students to attend …

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Windows of Opportunity

by Margot Callahan, Contributing Writer Just like a lot of young adults, (and likely you) I picked a college and a major when I was 17 years old. Clarion State College, now PennWest Clarion, had a good communication program – …

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Dancing from the Inside Out

by Elenora Morris, contributing writer The way I see it, there are two ways to approach dancing: outside-in, and inside-out. As a trained ballerina, I learned the outside-in way: here are the five positions, here is the correct shape for …

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Words Matter: the Privilege of Honoring A Life

by Dana Wineland O’Rourke, contributing writer I selected a large, easy-to-read font, numbered the pages, and tucked them in a black folder that I held tightly while walking up the church steps. The elderly pastor, known for his wisdom and …

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