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Opinion

The opinions expressed in the following articles are that of the authors only and do not reflect the views of Le Provocateur newspaper or Assumption University.

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Sophomore Survival Guide: Chapter 2

Published 2y ago -

Written by Maureen Lynch Sophomores, we are starting our second semester this year, and I still feel like I am just starting to get used to college life. And, judging on the crazy couple of years we have had, I’m guessing most of my peers are probably feelin... More »

Municipal Elections Make a Difference

Published 2y ago -

Written by Maureen Lynch Passing brightly colored lawn signs, banners, and cheesy smiling faces are familiar fixtures from September to early November. Even though it isn’t a presidential election year, people will still be heading to the polls on November 3... More »

Help, It’s Halloween!

Published 2y ago -

Written by Maureen Lynch If you’re like me, you looked at your calendar, realized it was October 1st, and immediately felt better about life. I always look forward to the start of October because it means Halloween is right around the corner. I mean who does... More »

The Downfall of Dunkin

Published 3y ago -

By Tyler Cullen, Copy Editor           It is no surprise to most students by now that Dunkin has been replaced by a Caribou coffee.  Being the Dunkin loyalist that every good New Englander is, to me, this ... More »

It’s Time to Rethink Your Opinions

Published 3y ago -

Written by Maureen Lynch You know how you read criticism pieces or watch reviews on a movie or video game you really like? Half the time when I read or watch that content, I think to myself, “These people are doing a great job of analyzing and defining probl... More »

How Climate Change is Affecting Natural Disasters

Published 3y ago -

Written by Teresa Prytko There is more to climate change than just warmer temperatures. These warmer temperatures have a direct effect on weather, and can even increase the strength of natural disasters such as hurricanes and tropical storms. Recently there ... More »

Hound’s Hot Take: Lion King Edition

Published 3y ago -

By Quinn Ryan, Staff Writer I am a man of the people. I know the burning question that is on everyone’s mind. In the midst of a global pandemic, where our future on campus and in the world is unknown, and with the litany of social issues plaguing our society... More »

Sophomore Year: How to Get Through

Published 3y ago -

Maureen Lynch, Opinion Editor Here’s the thing. I’m a sophomore this year, and yet, I don’t know anything about what college is supposed to be. Whether you were remote or on campus during your freshman year, no one in the class of 2024 has adjusted to co... More »

Party Rock is (NOT) in the House Tonight

Published 4y ago -

Danielle Schwalm, Opinion Editor When someone says “College Experience”, there’s more to picture than just classrooms full of students. There’s extracurriculars, crowded dining halls, and perhaps most appealing: the college party. I, like most other p... More »