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The Student Newspaper of the University of Saint Joseph, Connecticut
Opinion
CCSU President Steps Down!
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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Clippers’ Aspirations on Pause After the NBA Announces Historic Punishments for the Franchise
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
Read MoreThe Life of a Showgirl: Why it is Important to Hold our Favs Accountable
By: Gabrielle Bernabe DISCLAIMER: This article discusses sexual themes found in Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl album. In the final installment of this album analysis, “Wood,” the ninth song on the album, serves as a metonymy for male
Read MoreBehavior Begins at Home
By: Elali Kasonso As a USJ student and a part-time employee in an elementary-level after-school program, I have observed misbehavior among young children in school settings. This includes cases involving children from five to 12. In conversations with my friends
Read MoreThe Life of a Showgirl: Why it is Important to Hold our Favs Accountable
By: Gabrielle Bernabe Picking up where we left off, in her fourth song, Father Figure, Swift claims to be the “Father,” the one willing to make “deals with the devil [because her] checks are bigger.” was in a way addressing
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Political Panels: Comics as Disruptive Art
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
Read MoreThe State of Our So-Called Union — An Opinion Piece
By: 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 MoreBreaking News! Campus Housing Update
By: 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 MoreThe Significance of the SGA: A Student’s Testimony
By: 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 MoreSonic The Hedgehog’s Resurface from the Road Bumps. Part 2 !
By: 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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