Bucknell's men's and women's cross-country teams competed at the IC4A/ECAC Championships on Oct. 17, finishing 12th with 279 points and sixth with 183 points, respectively. The men were led by Ethan Pratt-Perez, who placed 23rd, while Katie Moncavage led the women in 18th. Bucknell finished ahead of Patriot League rivals Lehigh and Colgate in the men's race. The teams were set to compete at the Bucknell Open before the Patriot League Championships.

The October 2026 issue previews guidance on ensuring Cambridge-curriculum homeschooling meets South African university entrance requirements. It also examines the financial and support barriers facing parents of elite gymnasts, including how wealth can determine opportunities to represent the country, and covers the importance of early childhood development and the challenges disadvantaged matriculants face in passing.

Bucknell men's soccer beat Saint Joseph's 2-1 on Sept. 22 after conceding an early goal, with Drew Roskos equalizing and Mason Lillis putting the Bison ahead. Thomas Yerbury and the defense helped preserve the lead. On Sept. 28, Bucknell lost 5-0 to Boston University, which scored three times before halftime and added two second-half goals. Despite the defeat, Bucknell remained tied for third in the Patriot League standings and was scheduled to face American in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 3.

Bucknell lost 20-7 to Penn, falling to 1-3 after entering the game fresh off its first win of the season against VMI. Penn built an early lead with two first-quarter scoring drives, while Bucknell’s offense struggled for much of the game. A Nate Olson interception return for a touchdown brought the Bison within seven, and the defense later forced a fumble and kept Penn scoreless in the fourth quarter. Bucknell’s late comeback attempt stalled on a fourth-down incompletion. The team was scheduled to face Pittsburgh next.

The Answer Series describes a Grade 7 Mathematics pilot involving 13 schools across South Africa’s nine provinces, more than 1,000 learners, and 1,215 distributed books. The project tested its new mathematics book in classrooms and provided learning resources at a key transition stage. Teacher feedback praised the book’s accessibility, age appropriateness, range of questions, and support for learners of different abilities; the Answer Book’s full solutions were also said to aid learning and reduce preparation time. The publisher argues that clear explanations, worked examples, and regular practice build mathematical understanding and confidence early, supporting future success in higher grades and home-learning settings.

Bucknell’s men’s and women’s cross-country teams both placed sixth at Penn State’s Harry Groves Spiked Shoe Invitational. Katie Moncavage led the women in 23rd place, and the team scored 178 points, finishing ahead of Patriot League rival American. Ethan Pratt-Perez led the men in 11th place; Bucknell scored 149 points, behind Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Penn State, St. Joseph’s and American. The teams are scheduled to compete next at Lehigh’s Paul Short Run on October 2.

CTIA presents culinary training as a route to varied careers beyond restaurant kitchens, including food product development, entrepreneurship, private-chef work, luxury hospitality and cruise ships. The South African institution highlights its campuses, online study option, more than 400 industry partners, international partnerships and employment guarantee. Graduate examples include developing products for Woolworths, making handcrafted chocolates for restaurants and travelling between France and Mauritius as a private chef. The article argues that culinary work combines creativity, practical skills and human connection that remain valuable as AI changes other industries.

Editor-in-chief Earl Joseph introduces the September 2026 issue, which shifts attention from matriculation to younger children and the emotional and cognitive demands on parents. Kelly Eyre of Dibber South Africa emphasizes the value of investing in children’s early years. The issue also features four South African children’s books and examines efforts by government and the private sector to end stunting by 2030, alongside the magazine’s partnership with the EduXplore 2026 homeschooling events.

Bucknell’s men’s and women’s cross-country teams opened their seasons with victories over Lafayette, winning 16–46 and 21–40, respectively. Ethan Pratt-Perez won the men’s 6,000-meter race, while Kerry O’Day and Kailey Granger shared the women’s 4,000-meter title. The results offer an encouraging start as both teams pursue strong finishes at the Patriot League Championships, with Bucknell scheduled to compete next at Penn State’s Spiked Shoe Invitational.

Downtown Lewisburg has expanded its dining options with four newer establishments near Bucknell University: Chubbs Barbecue, Spiceez Shawarma and Grill, Pine Sushi and Ramen, and CycleUp Cafe. The businesses offer barbecue, Thai- and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes, Japanese-inspired food, coffee, baked goods and cycling services, giving students and residents more cultural variety and alternatives to familiar campus dining.