Mary Jane Rein Director, Center for Civic Friendship Now in its second year, Assumption University’s Civic Symposium series invites students to explore ideas about civic friendship—the capacity to engage thoughtfully and respectfully with others, even when... More »
Danielle Aiken Editor in Chief Artificial intelligence has sparked both excitement and anxiety across university campuses. As tools like ChatGPT and other generative AI systems become more sophisticated, higher education faces the challenge of integrating this... More »
Sydney Barber Staff Writer Dear Syd, Finals are coming up, and I haven’t cracked open half my textbooks. Is it too late to salvage my grades…or my sanity? – Anonymous Dearest stressed-out reader, I don’t think you should completely lose hope yet! T... More »
Julia Forest Copy Editor From literature to late night television, humor is valued across many mediums, and comedy has a funny way of relaying information in the modern world. “…the conditions of truth have changed so much that it doesn’t reall... More »
Nora Geoghegan Staff Writer As the end of the semester looms, it’s fitting that during the holiday season, we look back on the many things we’re grateful for here at Assumption. So, in no particular order, here are ten things we’re grateful for. 1. Getti... More »
Savina Villani Staff Writer On Friday, Oct. 14, Father Donat R. Lamothe turned 90 years old. In celebration of this significant landmark, he took some moments to cherish his long life with his friends, family, and members of the Worcester community: “they ga... More »
Dr. Raymond Albert Director of Cybersecurity Assumption University’s Cybersecurity Club marked a major milestone this October with its first-ever field trip; a journey to Cleveland, Ohio, to take part in the Information Security Summit (October 28–31, 20... More »
Ella Bradshaw Staff Writer Time for another check-in with operations at the Worcester Animal Rescue League, our closest local nonprofit animal shelter in the Worcester district. The month of November has been busy and heartlifting, characterized by quick adopt... More »
Keegan McLeod Staff Writer Leaving college without the typical fanfare and buzz around spring graduation season is hard to describe. For me, this has been planned for over a year so it has “hit me” for sure. It has been interesting to be in a reflective mi... More »
Matthew Willar News Editor To my friends and family, whenever a song by the hip-hop and pop group Black Eyed Peas comes on, I am the first person who comes to their mind. The music that has been in my life since I was five years old, the group’s musi... More »
Lucia Perkins Staff Writer Everyone you know, including you, experiences gratitude, but have you thought of how it operates in your brain? The definition of gratitude in positive psychology is how we acknowledge the good in our lives. As a general term, it is ... 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 »