Kate LaPlaca Staff Writer On Oct. 1 at 12:01 am, the Federal Government of the United States shut down due to a funding lapse at the end of the fiscal year. This occurred after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on new funding proposals in the U.S. Senate.... More »
Nick Ewing Business and Finance Manager A recent development has sent ripples through Massachusetts politics and public administration. An aide to Democratic Governor Maura Healey was arrested after authorities say he helped orchestrate a significant cocaine t... More »
Ian D’Amato Staff Writer As President Donald Trump gets closer to concluding his first year in office for his second term, many have mixed feelings regarding his accomplishments. On Tuesday, Nov. 24, just a little under a year ago, Trump won in a historic vi... More »
Nora Geoghegan Staff Writer On Oct. 15th, Massachusetts representative in the U.S. House of Representatives Seth Moulton announced he is running against Senator Ed Markey for his U.S. Senate seat. Moulton, who currently represents Massachusetts’ sixth congre... More »
Nick Ewing Business and Finance Manager In late 2025, a major diplomatic breakthrough unfolded in the seemingly intractable conflict between Israel and Hamas. After more than two years of intense fighting, hostage taking, and civilian suffering, the parties an... More »
Rob Mullins Copy Editor Vermont state senator Sam Douglass announced his resignation two weeks ago, after incendiary messages in a GOP-affiliated group chat were leaked by Politico. Douglass was the chair of the Vermont Young Republicans and was the only ele... More »
Giovani Panganiba Guest Writer Ugo Ogbonnanze, affectionately known as “Juiceman,” has become a familiar face on campus, not just for his ever-present smile and unmatched energy, but for the impact he’s made behind the scenes. As a student leader, team m... More »
Keegan McLeod Staff Writer Do you have what it takes to make a room laugh? Have you ever wanted to find out? Luckily there is open mic night stand-up comedy coming to Assumption this month! The event will take place in Pierre‘s pub on Friday, Nov.14 from 9 P... More »
Danielle Aiken Editor in Chief For many college graduates, landing a first apartment is proving almost as challenging as earning their degree. Skyrocketing rent prices and a shortage of affordable units are forcing young adults to choose between living with ro... More »
Julia Forest Copy Editor I am thankful for so many things, including the clubs I’m a part of, my health, friends, and family; especially my mom, who does so much for me! But in relation to Assumption, I am incredibly thankful for every professor I’ve had a... More »
Kate LaPlaca Staff Writer As the clock strikes midnight on Thanksgiving eve, shoppers of all kinds line up outside stores across the country, eager for the year’s biggest deals. While many see Black Friday as a chance to save money and have a shopping spree,... More »
Emily Oliver Guest Writer As a first-year student and member of the inaugural cohort of Civic Friendship Scholars, I am learning how the bonds of friendship can strengthen my commitment to having honest conversations. Together with my fellow Civic Friendship s... More »