Monthly Archives: November 2020

WE NEED MORE DOERS AND FEWER DREAMERS

BY STEVEN ZHOU STAFF WRITER Dream big. Chase your dreams. These mantras are often repeated to young adults, especially as they enter college and/or start their careers. A quick Google search will bring up a plethora of articles and advice…

NUKES AREN’T JUST A PROBLEM OF THE PAST

BY LUKE HARRIS STAFF WRITER A mysterious, bright flash stopped the city’s people in their tracks. A roar deafened the city. The ground began to shake. These weren’t the consequences of a natural disaster, but rather something man-made: a bomb….

STUDENT PLANS FOR NEXT SEMESTER

Students discuss their plans for spring semester as COVID-19 cases rise across the U.S. BY SUDIKSHA KOCHI STAFF WRITER As the fall semester comes to a close, students are debating whether to attend in-person classes or operate remotely next semester…

THE FAILURE OF POLLS SHOULD REFOCUS US ON WHAT IS GOOD

BY ALEX MADAJIAN STAFF WRITER The most recent election was very close, but one thing has been decisive: the death of polling. The polling industry needed a solid win on an election night, and it just didn’t happen. After many…

THE CLOWNS’ LAST HURRAH

BY DOMINIC PINO OPINION EDITOR An important part of any performer’s act is knowing when the show is over. Even an otherwise good movie, song or play can be ruined by straggling on too long. One would think Donald Trump,…

2020-2021 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON PREVIEW

BY NATALIE HEAVREN STAFF WRITER Women’s basketball is looking to bounce back after a difficult 9-21 season in which the team finished 13th in the conference with a record of 3-13. Shortly after the season ended, the program’s all-time leading…

2020-2021 MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON PREVIEW

BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA SPORTS EDITOR After their victory against St. Joe’s in the Atlantic-10 tournament and the cancellation of their second round game due to COVID-19, men’s basketball is looking to rebound in the 2020-2021 season. Last year the team finished…

FALL FOR THE BOOK

Tara June Winch, author of “The Yield,” in conversation with writer Jacki Lyden BY SYDNEY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER On Monday, Oct. 26, the Fall for the Book Festival hosted a virtual Q&A session with Australian  novelist Tara June Winch and…

TIPS FOR ON-CAMPUS LIVING DURING A PANDEMIC

Advice for on-campus living on campus during a pandemic BY ALEXIS MCCUTCHAN STAFF WRITER On-campus living has drastically changed this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With new rules and new challenges, there is a learning curve to…