Nora Geoghegan Staff Writer Now that we’re in the full swing of the school year, it’s time to curate a study playlist suited for success. “Von Dutch”- Charli xcx “Von Dutch” has the perfect punchy vocals and instrumentals to get you into a focused ... More »
Danielle Aiken Editor in Chief “Show me the money!” someone yells, holding their BINGO card high in the air, and the room fills with a collective hum of excitement. It’s a scene that could be happening in any local church hall—except this is on a colle... More »
Anna Shew Staff Writer To say the least, being a freshman in college is so different from being a freshman in high school. Yes, it’s a different environment, and you are meeting new people, but there is so much more to this change. For many, it’s living aw... More »
Mary Jane Rein Guest Writer At a time when political differences often lead to extreme division and polarization, Assumption University is advancing a program of civic friendship—a concept rooted in Augustinian thought that sees friendship not only as a priv... More »
Ella Bradshaw Staff Writer Welcome back, Hounds! In the spirit of our university’s mascot, I am happy to continue to share local adoptable pets from the Worcester Animal Rescue League, a Worcester-based animal shelter. But aside from seeing some furry friend... More »
Ella Bradshaw Staff Writer Assumption students have excitedly welcomed a new semester and some familiar friends – the professional lawnmower-goats from Mapledell Farm in Townsend, Massachusetts. A statement from Assumption’s Instagram page describes how ... More »
Sydney Barber Staff Writer Dear Syd, I’m nervous about talking to professors and asking for help. How do you approach building a good relationship with them without feeling awkward or out of place? Dearest Reader, I understand the nervousness surrounding ask... More »
Matthew Willar News Editor Welcome to Assumption, Class of 2029! As you are nearing the end of your first month of college, here are some tips to keep you motivated for a successful first semester. 1. Go to Office Hours Whether you need help with an assign... More »
Danielle Aiken Editor in Chief After 23 years at Assumption University, Italian Studies Professor Richard Bonanno still finds inspiration daily in the classroom. “I am these students. I am who they make me to be, and I learn so much from them all of the time... More »
Jazlin Garcia Staff Writer As a commuter, my first day may have looked very different from a majority of students on campus. I live twenty three minutes away from campus and so because of that my life is very different from most students who live on campus. My... More »
Savina Villani Staff Writer This year marks the 1,700th year since the Council of Nicaea was held in 325 AD. To commemorate this monumental anniversary, the Theology Department and Campus Ministry co-sponsored the “Nicaea, Ancient and New” academic panel, ... More »
Nick Ewing Business & Finance Manager The new documentary “In Whose Name?”, directed by Nico Ballesteros, is an intense and often messy look at Kanye West. Shot over six years and built from over three thousand hours of footage, it doesn’t lean on na... More »