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 »
Matthew Willar News Editor One thing I have learned about college is that even when you have a declared major, you still learn about yourself and what you want to do with your life. Since freshman year, I have struggled with finding my ideal lifestyle, trying ... More »
Daniel Griffin Opinion Editor With the Spring 2025 semester nearly halfway over and the next generation of high school seniors choosing their desired paths, there are certainly a lot of angst filled moments ahead. Especially following the selection of a Univer... More »
Mary Jane Rein and Emmilyn Fini Guest Writers College is typically a time for young people to forge connections that have the potential to evolve into cherished, lifelong bonds. Yet, many young people struggle to make friends and isolate themselves from peers ... More »
Danielle Aiken Editor in Chief As a university, we have consistently acknowledged the significant role we play in contributing to disposable waste. However, it seems as of late that we have traded one method of creating waste in lieu of another. Disposable con... 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 at msilvestri@assumption.edu. ... More »
Spring ’25 Speech Course How well do you know your classmates? Assumption is a small university and by the time we graduate, almost everyone is a familiar face. But do we really know the stories of those around us? On March 26th in Pierre’s Pub, the me... More »