Ella Bradshaw Staff Writer Introducing Provoc’s newest shelter-pet column! “Rescue Report” will highlight adoptable animals from the Worcester Animal Rescue League, a local animal shelter, each edition. As a former volunteer at WARL, I am familiar with t... More »
Arianna Langford Staff Writer Skibidi toilet rizz, Grimace shakes, Luigi Mangione, devious licks, SpongeBob, and 9/11. All these things have, at one point or another, been associated with Gen Z humor, along with countless other things that would be impossible ... More »
Arianna Langford Staff Writer When I tell other students at Assumption that I major in “Communication and Media,” I usually get a handful of different responses – usually “what?” or “what is that?” Then I explain that it’s almost like an Englis... More »
Nora Geoghegan Staff Writer On March 2, my family and I went to Boston to attend the Titanic Exhibition. After our time there, we went to Somerville to visit my sister’s apartment and grab some lunch. On our way to lunch, a peculiar object caught my eye. It ... More »
Julia Forest Copy Editor On April 1, MaryAnn Silvestri, Derek Duplessie, Maria Parmley, and Ella Bradshaw spoke on the pros and cons of social media in an event titled “Scroll Mindfully: Social Media in the Company of Friends.” Duplessie, who is a Philosop... More »
Daniel Griffin Opinion Editor Jan. 13, 2006 is a day that will go down in history. Not only Friday the 13th, but the day that I, Daniel Griffin, was born. Jan. 13, 2006 would mean even more to me than just my birthday growing up. The date would eventually driv... More »
Mary Jane Rein & Connor Doyle Guest Writers How civility is deployed in political conversations has emerged as a contentious topic in these times of heightened polarization? Is civility a virtue that allows people to engage productively with others across ... More »
Nora Geoghegan Staff Writer Desautels Hall is one of the many options freshmen get for their dorm. Let’s look inside! When you walk in, you’re greeted with the common room which contains a couch and armchairs, which is a good place to work on group pro... More »
Julia Forest Copy Editor On March 20th, Assumption University held its 16th annual Community Service-Learning (CSL) Student Colloquium. Professor Land, who teaches English and is the CSL director, began the event by highlighting the importance of CSL and how v... More »
Sydney Barber Staff Writer Disclaimer: Syd Speaks is a student run column and is in no way professional advice, this is just for fun! If you or someone you know is struggling, contact our on campus director of counseling services ... More »
Savina Villani Staff Writer My most memorable experience in Rome was visiting the Capuchin ossuary, a lesser-known treasure of the city. It was made by a monk of the Capuchin religious order, the name derived from the Italian word cappuccino, which means “... More »
Emily Brill Arts & Entertainment Editor Comedy has always been at the center in the life of Christopher Gilbert, Associate Professor of English, here at Assumption University and teaches much of the courses that fall under the Communication and Media major... More »