Emily Baldo

Down A Hole

“Day eight hundred and forty-six…We’re still floating down into the dark, our food and water rations are running low. I, as the leader of the base, will have to come up with a plan soon. I don’t want to alarm anybody as the job of the group’s well-being falls on the leader’s shoulders, but if […]

Connor Rohan '24

The Bear, Season 2 

Content Warning: This article includes mention of suicide; read at your discretion. If this is a topic you are sensitive to, please jump ahead. With shots of gourmet meals, screaming fights, ticking clocks, and tender family moments, all set to an impressive soundtrack, season two of The Bear packs a punch. After a successful first […]

Mary Catherine Craig

Lindemann Family Returns 33 Stolen Antiquities to Cambodia

This past week, the family of the late billionaire art collector, George Lindemann, agreed to return 33 pieces of artwork from their collection that had been stolen from Cambodia. Mr. Lindemann was an American billionaire businessman who made his fortune as chief executive officer of the Southern Union fossil fuel company. Lindemann was an avid […]

Claudia Fennell '24

Olivia Rodrigo Spills Her Guts

Olivia Rodrigo had the internet in hysterics two weeks ago when she released her sophomore album, Guts, on Sept. 8. While her first album, Sour, was filled with sappy, intimate, and heartbreaking ballads that took over the nation, Guts is filled with pop-punk bangers with hilarious yet witty lines (“I wanna meet his mom/ just […]

Caitlin Ariel '24

O Friar, Where Art Thou?

By Ian Gualtiere ’27 This past Thursday, Sept. 14, a  group of freshmen had the ability to step into a world of Homeric epics, southern folk music, and Depression Era Mississippi, all from the comfort of Guzman Hall. In an extra credit assignment for DWC 101, Father Dominic Verner, O.P., held a showing of the […]

Ian Gualtiere ’27

2023 VMAs: A Night of Stars, Surprises, and Showstoppers

The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, commonly known as the VMAs, or “music’s most iconic night,” were held on a star-studded evening that brought together some of the biggest names in the music industry. This annual event is renowned for its ability to showcase not only exceptional musical performances, but also cutting-edge fashion and unexpected […]

Liz Keating '24

Staving Off the Invasion of Screens

Fall has crept up on us. It’s time for cozy blankets, long pants, warm drinks, beautiful foliage, and …football season. I was graciously invited this week to watch Sunday night football with a few friends. However happy I was to spend time with them and watch some truly incredible physical feats, what struck me most […]

Emma Strempfer '24

Making the Most of it Before It’s Too Late

The fall semester has only just begun, and yet there have been events for the senior class to take advantage of our last months together in one place. Within the first week, there was Senior Sunset. Now, on Friday Sept. 22, the day after this issue reaches the stands, we celebrate 224 nights until graduation.  […]

Emily Baldo '24

All Genders Should Watch Barbie: Reflections On Our Barbies, Ourselves

The Barbie movie could have easily become another failed attempt to bring an old idea into the modern audience. Initial skeptics were concerned about the stereotypical associations Barbie has with women being defined by an unachievable beauty standard, while others thought the movie was too woke. In the end, Barbie was  a movie that was […]

Christina Charie '25

Biles’s Triumphant Return: The Biggest Takeaway for Students

In another generation, athletes and students might have been reluctant to admit their struggles with the pressures they face, and it was even more unlikely for people to recognize their vulnerabilities and adjust themselves accordingly. Way back when, people were silent about their struggles, giving off the impression to others that the wars waged within […]

Chelsea Adonteng '25