Banter Bureau Advice Column: Crushing Casanova
Dear Crushing Casanova, First of all, thank you so much for writing to me! I will be sure to help you out to the best of my abilities. In your asking for advice you had said: “I have a crush
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The Student Newspaper of the University of Saint Joseph, Connecticut
Time to Register!: Registering for Courses in the 1980s at USJ
Written by Crista Fiala Today, April 1, 2024, marks the beginning of summer and fall registration! You may have already enrolled in your classes this morning if you’re an Honors student. You also may have woken up a few minutes
Read MoreBlue Jay Crunch: Photogallery
Before Spring Break, various offices on USJ’s campus offered students Blue Jay Crunch ice cream in McDonough’s lobby. They also helped to make sure that students were prepared to register for classes. Check out the pictures below, and don’t forget
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Women’s History Month: A Newly Constructed Campus in 1936
Did you know that students did not attend the Asylum Ave campus until 1936 even though the University of Saint Joseph was founded in 1932? In honor of Women’s History Month, read the Catholic Transcript newspaper clipping below from April
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Tips for Registration
Written by Isabella Rusate Registration for the upcoming fall semester is quickly approaching! In order to keep this experience as stress-free as possible, here are some tips to make sure you get the classes you want and need. Consult with
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The Return of USJ’s Student Government Association (SGA): Potentially Large Changes Underway
Written by Crista Fiala “I feel that there needs to be more awareness of the SGA’s presence on campus,” wrote Belmin Uvalic who responded to the News Nest’s student government elections survey in early February. The USJ News Nest recently
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A Freshman Basketball Player’s Perspective on the Blue Jay’s Championship Run
Written by Ruairi Cronin My name is Ruairi Cronin, and I am a freshman on the men’s basketball team. I will be talking about everything from the electric home environment to the ecstatic national tournament. The Great Northeast Athletic Conference
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“Documentarian of Place” by Todd Webb and “Manhattan Moments” by Ken Ratner at the USJ Art Museum
Written by Isabella Rusate Being located in West Hartford, we are fortunate to be surrounded by an abundance of great art. However, this opportunity is right at our doorstep. The USJ Art Museum is proud to host the exhibit: “Documentarian
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Banter Bureau Advice Column: Longing Lover
Dear Longing Lover, You had asked: “ I don’t know who to really talk to about this since everyone I’ve talked to calls me a broken record. But I’ve been devastated for quite some time over a past lover that
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Caligula’s War On Neptune: Fact or Fiction?
Written by Trevor Priesnitz If you are a fan of history like me, there is a chance that you have seen or heard the fact that the Roman emperor Caligula (12-41 C.E.) once declared war on the sea god Neptune.
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