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“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 […]
Do You Know a Refugee?
Guest Commentary Andrew Ceacatura Catholic University Alum, 2015 The Syrian Refugee Crisis has been a significant news item that has led to great debate in regards to how the refugees should be handled. I am not here to make any arguments for or against the acceptance of refugees. However I do want to add a […]
Globe Trotters: Tommy DiBenedetto, Australia
This past semester, I spent four months in Brisbane, Australia studying at the Australian Catholic University. ACU is among Australia’s fastest growing university networks with over 35,000 students between the various campuses throughout the country. During my time in country, I was fortunate to meet some exciting and kin-hearted people both from “Oz” and around […]
Globe Trotters: Emily Merkel, Madrid, Spain
“Hala Madrid! Hala Madrid” roars throughout the jungle the madileños (the people of Madrid) call the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Home to the world’s most popular and profitable team, Madrid is the perfect place to experience the European sports culture. Yes, I speak of Real Madrid, the very team Cristiano Ronaldo plays for. And, considering my […]
The Power of Prayer?
God sees all of our prayers from eternity, or so we believe as Catholics. When tragedy befalls us, either personally or in our local, state or national community, it is a natural instinct in us to turn to prayer for the comfort of the victims and their families. As more and more innocent people die […]
A Heating Problem
Duane Paul Murphy Class of 2019 Politics As the United Nations Climate Change Conference is happening in the French metropolis of Paris, the Pew Research Center recently published a survey that 45% of Americans believe that climate change is a very serious problem, 41% of Americans believe that climate change is harming people now, and […]
Refugees? Or Trojan Horse?
Following the recent attacks in Paris, Belgium, and countless areas of the Middle East, America is faced with the tough decision of whether to allow Syrian refugees in American boarders. The United States is constantly reminded of the wrong decision made when deciding not to allow Jewish refugees on American soil to escape the Holocaust. However, […]