Savina Villani Staff Writer Abroad Dr. Barry C. Knowlton is a long-standing member of Assumption, ever-familiar with its core beliefs––long before “The pursuit of truth in the company of friends” became a popularized phrase among students. He attended ... 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 ser... More »
Mary Jane Rein and Colleen Finn Guest Writers In an era of deepening political polarization, the Center for Civic Friendship has found an unexpected route to teaching the skills of respectful disagreement: hip-hop. The inaugural debate in our Civic Symposia se... More »
Julia Forest Copy Editor As tenure rates continue to decline, it raises the question of whether tenure is necessary or not. On April 23, Professors Gary Senecal, Bernard Dobski, Smriti Rao, and Daniel Maher participated in a Disputed Questions Forum titled, ... More »
Hala Jaber Staff Writer Dear Hala-from-freshman-year, First of all, hi. Take a breath. You made it. You’re probably reading this in the car, ten minutes before your first class of the day, phone in hand, while looking over the campus map for the sixth time. ... More »
Ella Bradshaw Staff Writer This edition’s Worcester Animal Rescue League shelter-pet shoutout will go to Tatum, a two-year-old male German Shepherd mix! Handsome Tatum had a rough start in life—his original owner was not able to accommodate his needs as a ... More »
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 »