The Student Newspaper of the University of Saint Joseph, Connecticut
By: Aven Gwara Effective Oct. 1, Central Connecticut State University President Zulma Toro stepped down as university president following allegations of bullying and creating a hostile workspace that left professors and staff concerned about her leadership. Recent filings were nine
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By: Chris DeSteno More photography to come…
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By: Ruth Peters On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Dr. Kaitlin Mondello’s poetry class walked to Saint Mary Home to participate in the Mercy Week event “Mercy on Four Legs” – Learn to Linger. During the event, USJ students sat with the residents
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By: Gabrielle Bernabe One of the most important civic duties that every American citizen has is their right to vote. There is an understanding that your vote counts toward the presidency, and that presidential elections take place every four years.
Read MoreDear Lunchtime Victim, Thank you for revitalizing our advice column with your question. You asked: “Someone keeps touching my sh*t in the fridge, but they crossed a line by stealing my food recently. It’s my food, and it was rude
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By: Aven Gwara On Wednesday, Sept. 2, the NBA finally announced its findings and penalties against the Los Angeles Clippers. The investigation began last September and was popularized by investigative journalist Pablo Torre. He alleged that the organization was actively
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By: Kira Dunphy USJ hosted its first Agora Series of the semester on Sept. 9, bringing together four members of the humanities faculty to discuss the ways writers uncover stories, conduct research, and make sense of the people and worlds
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By: Kira Dunphy After a few years of inactivity, Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, is returning to USJ. The organization will give students interested in English, literature, writing and related fields a new opportunity to engage academically
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The transition to college can bring excitement, uncertainty and questions about what comes next. During this year’s Convocation, Dr. Kristen Cistulli welcomed USJ’s newest students by reflecting on a lesson she learned from author Kurt Vonnegut: “What you need because
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The first days of college can bring excitement, uncertainty and plenty of questions about what comes next. During this year’s Convocation, Student Government Association President Jacob Wang welcomed USJ’s newest students and shared advice based on his own experience at
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Welcome back, Blue Jays! The start of a new semester means a fresh year for the News Nest, and I’m excited to welcome everyone back. For those who don’t know me, my name is Kira Dunphy, and I’m the new
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