Stressed Out? Chill Out.
Written by Khang Dang That’s what a lot of people will say to you. A lot of people will tell you that you need to calm down and take a breather. People will tell you that things may not be
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Features
USJ’s Education Majors Need to Know About Aspiring Ed!
Written by Emily Gaudet As a future educator, I have found The University of Saint Joseph’s Aspiring Educator (AE) program to be especially inspiring. With two AE events under my belt this semester, I already feel more confident in my
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College Students and Voting: A Connection Worth Making
Written by Ella Kulas With the election right around the corner, there is no doubt that college students everywhere are being bombarded with information and calls to get out and vote. Undoubtedly, this wave of policy, debates, and news can
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How I chose a specialty: A personal story and recommendations
Written by Kaylee Zukowski When I went into nursing, I honestly had no idea what I wanted to do. I didn’t choose nursing until maybe a week before my high school asked us to start applying to colleges for whatever
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Ending the Stigma: Suicide Awareness
Written by Sophia Gallo Each year, 1,000 college students commit suicide. That’s 1,000 families having to say goodbye to a loved one. 1,000 meals being served with one less plate, and 1,000 beautiful souls that will forever be missed. Across
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In Their Own Words: First-Generation Perspectives Continued…
Written by Judith Gomez Vera For this interview, the student asked that her name not be stated, so we will use She/Her pronouns. “What is your mindset as a first-generation student?” I asked. In response, I gained a new yet
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The Future of USJ’s Student Government: An Interview with Dean of Student Life, Brandon Dawson
Interview conducted by Crista Fiala on April 17th, 2024 Transcription written by Samuel Turgeon Over the last year, the USJ News Nest has been covering news concerning the Student Government Association. Topics included SGA’s absence from last fall’s club fair,
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“A Dream Come True” for Gengras – The Gengras USJ Spring Festival and the Importance of Inclusion
Written by Vivian Pawloski (Spring 2024) As a first year special education major, the Gengras center was one of the main factors that contributed to my decision to attend the University of Saint Joseph. However, upon arrival I was disappointed
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Back to School for Fall 2024!
Hi, News Nest Readers! The News Nest Staff would like to welcome everyone back to campus. We hope that you had a restful summer and are ready to take on the fall semester. We’ll resume posting on the first week
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Signing off for Summer 2024
Dear News Nest Readers! Thank you for your continued support of the USJ News Nest. We will resume posting articles at the beginning of the fall semester. Have a fun and restful summer! Additionally, we’d like to congratulate USJ’s class
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Dean Dawson Update: Sanitary Bins Installed & the Future of Student Government
Written by Crista Fiala The USJ News Nest recently sat down with Dean of Student Life Brandon Dawson to cover some updates concerning student life and the Student Government Association (SGA). The interview transcript will be released in the fall
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