The Student Newspaper of the University of Saint Joseph, Connecticut
By: V. Stone Priesnitz When I was younger, I occasionally read comics—most of which I found at my local library. These included sporadic trade paperbacks pulled from the middle of long runs (an ongoing series of comic books), massive compendiums
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By: Caroline Bucari I am not a longtime fan of Matt Johnson, but he has created some of the greatest improvised films in recent years, from “Operation Avalanche” to his scripted piece “BlackBerry.” He does something rarely seen in theaters today—he makes audiences laugh simply for the sake of laughter. About a year ago, I
Read MoreBy: Gabrielle Bernabe Now that some time has passed, it is a good time to go analyze the State of the Union. Please keep in mind that this is an opinion piece, and although some may not agree, in this
Read MoreBy: Gabrielle Bernabe In addition to our first article on housing, this year has had some recent developments that are worth talking about. Within the last year, USJ has expanded their options by now including townhouses as a new
Read MoreBy: Ruth Peters The University of Saint Joseph offers many opportunities for students to participate in community and compassionate service. One such opportunity I have been fortunate to be part of is a monthly bingo event at McAuley, a senior living community just outside campus. Students are asked
Read MoreBy: Madison Rossetti The Student Government Association (SGA) represents the undergraduate student body at USJ. The organization listens to students’ concerns and suggestions and works to implement meaningful changes on campus. SGA serves as a bridge between students and faculty, staff, and administration. It is comprised of an executive board and a group of senators who collaborate through various committees including Academic Affairs, Finance, Internal
Read MoreBy: Anthony DePace Sonic’s fall from grace started when the controversial game Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 was released. Instead of it being a celebration for 15 years, it was the beginning of his franchise of games becoming a joke. This was due
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Dear “Williams”, Thank you for asking such an important question. You asked, “How do I improve my concentration when attending lectures and studying by myself? I would like to point out that you are not alone; many of us struggle too. It is not always easy to stay focused
Read MoreBy: Caroline Bucari The Art Museum at the University of Saint Joseph is currently presenting “An Eye for Abstraction,” a two-part photography exhibition running Jan. 15 through March 28, 2026. The show features work by photographers Brett Weston and Mark Citret, highlighting how photography can transform everyday
Read MoreBy: Gabrielle Bernabe This week, I want to talk about Taylor Swift’s recent album and open a broader conversation about critique—specifically, why certain themes should be examined before they reach a point of no return. In an increasingly conservative social climate,
Read MoreBy: Ella Kulas On February 7th, 2026, the University of Saint Joseph hosted an event for National Girls and Women in Sports Day, which was supported by the Women’s Sports Foundation. Founded by the legendary tennis star, Billie Jean King,
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