Julia Forest Copy Editor Despite popular belief, being a commuter doesn’t mean that you can’t get involved or connect with the community! As someone who has been a commuter for three years, I can assure you that being a commuter has never hindered my educa... More »
Nora Geoghegan Staff Writer “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s the age-old question that has been lingering for quite some time. Since this question has been posed to me, I have had many ideas of what my future occupation would be. When ... More »
Julia Forest Copy Editor For Edgar Kunz, poetry is more than just an occupation or creative outlet. “Poems can be places where we get to spend time with people that we can’t access in our real lives. Sometimes, I think that all these poems that I wrote... More »
Mary Jane Rein, Meredith Gendreau, and Gabriel Matraia Guest Writers The purpose of a university is to create an environment where curiosity and learning thrive. That means developing a campus culture that fosters the courage to speak, but also a willingness t... More »
Keegan McLeod Staff Writer Assumption is fortunate to have its own campus in Rome, Italy, but for whatever reason, a very small fraction of students end up taking advantage of the opportunities it promises. I was lucky enough to experience Rome for eight days ... More »
Hala Jaber Staff Writer Standing in the lab, my back hunched and my eyes over a microscope, I peer into the lives of a bajillion little cells. An expanse of tiny, complex worlds, each one bursting with activity— such intricate activity, unseen by the naked e... More »
Julia Forest Copy Editor Joan of Arc may be a very well known story, but Professor Bernard Dobski points out how Mark Twain’s portrayal of Joan of Arc is extremely unique, making her a very complex political figure. “The Joan he’s got here is a cut f... More »
Matthew Willar News Editor A puppy named Avalon was trained in Massachusetts to be a service dog to someone with a disability. She worked with an incarcerated individual and a weekend trainer to learn up to 60 commands. Now, she is an assistance dog in the mil... More »
Christopher Lambert Staff Writer The best series to watch on a cold snowy night would be the Hulu series, Only Murders in the Building. This show is captivating and has shocking twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat during every episode.... More »
Matthew Willar News Editor Since President Trump returned to the White House nearly two months ago, it is without question that he has done more than most Presidents have done in their first months in office. With his cabinet quickly being confirmed and a Repu... More »
Danielle Aiken Editor in Chief Spring has sprung, or so they say. The annual marking of prolonged sunshine mixed with windy days is upon us. Truly, it seems hard to remember it is no longer a week in the winter season. Unless you happen to take a look at Assum... More »
Julia Forest Copy Editor I think it’s safe to say that we’ve all attended a lecture that we didn’t want to go to for extra credit, and maybe, possibly, a brownie on the way out. Extra credit can be used and seen as both a negative and positive incentive ... More »