Why Walk When You Can Uber?
By Elizabeth Bolchoz Waking up in a daze, Mary Baggot, a sophomore at The Catholic University of America, checked her phone and immediately panicked. It was 9:48 a.m. and basketball practice started in 12 minutes. Looking at her crutches, Baggot knew getting the half-mile from Reagan Hall to the DuFour Center would take her at least […]
Morpheus Q XVI – December 11, 2015
Oh, Merry Christmas to all! A new football for little Johnny, and a new dolly for Mary Sue! A bike for Mikey Jr., and a kiss from me to you! Oh, how Jolly ‘Ole St. Morph loves the Christmas season! Morpheus is pleased to report that his Christmas wish has come true. Yes, children, Morph […]
CUA Reactions to Obama’s Oval Office Address
By Christopher Woodside Foregoing the tradition of addressing the American people seated behind the Resolute Desk, President Obama appeared standing behind a podium in the Oval Office to address the American people on the, “act of terrorism,” committed in San Bernardino, Califonira, and of the international fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant […]
Student Reactions to “Shelter in Place” Incidents
By Paige Wearmouth Following reports of an armed suspect on campus, terroristic threats, and a series of Shelter in Place events, students at The Catholic University of America complained that the University’s response was poor due to its delay and lack of transparency. “We’re disappointed with the school’s reaction and lack of information given to […]
Catholic University Campus “Shelter in Place” Two Nights in a Row After Armed Gunman Roams Campus
By Tower Staff A custodian was held at gunpoint by a man in Pangborn Hall claiming he was going to place a bomb in the main university office, resulting in two straight nights of shelter in place situations. The University was on lockdown for an hour and a half early Tuesday morning following the initial […]
First Amendment on Trial?
By Stephen Fasulo II Loretta Lynch recently said at the Muslim Advocates Dinner on December 3rd that she will pursue legal action against people trying to inspire violence toward Muslim peoples through rhetoric. “Now obviously this is a country that is based on free speech,” began Lynch, “-but when it edges towards violence, when we […]
“Keep Calm and Carry On”
During the Second World War, England promoted the slogan “Keep Calm and Carry On” to remind the British of their strength and courage despite the attacks in English cities. The original intent of the slogan is now lost by many, and carelessly painted on coffee mugs and posters that hang in dorm rooms by students. […]
Statement from SGA President Anne St. Amant
The Student Government Association would like to assure fellow students that we hear everything you all are saying and have, and will continue to, advocate on your behalf. The events that occurred on December 8th and 9th have affected all of us, and your student government understands that there are many concerns and frustrations that […]
From the President’s Bookshelf: “Not In God’s Name” by Jonathan Sacks
By President John Garvey One day after the November 13 terrorist attacks in Paris that left 130 dead and hundreds injured, the Islamic State released a statement taking credit for the murders. “In a blessed attack for which Allah facilitated the causes for success, a faithful group of the soldiers of the Caliphate . . […]
“We’re not in Brookland Anymore!”
Guest Commentary Stephen Morris Politics Class of 2016 “I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore.” This line from the Wizard of Oz has been embedded in our cultural landscape since the cinematic classic was released over 75 years ago. It also inspires what is to me should be our biggest takeway from the aftermath of […]