As the first Jesuit pope, Pope Francis brought values of compassion, acceptance and justice to the papacy. His stances on LGBTQIA+ rights, abortion, immigration policy and climate change reflect a genuine...
The illegal deportation of Maryland’s Kilmar Ábrego García to a prison in El Salvador is not just an individual tragedy but also a threat to the legal authority of the U.S. Constitution. In a rare...
On April 22, we celebrated the 55th national Earth Day. This holiday calls for the appreciation of the planet we inhabit and for awareness of the problems we face as humans when interacting with the environment.
In...
Even before the start of Israel’s genocidal war, there were decades of student activism calling for U.S. divestment from Israeli occupation and apartheid. The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS)...
Soon, I will graduate. I know you’re shocked, but it’s true. I didn’t think I would get to this point. Neither did my advisor. Or my mom. Anyway, here are some lessons I learned.
Talk: College...
As I approach my graduation from St. Joe’s, I find myself reflecting on my overwhelming but also incredible academic journey. Simultaneously being a full-time student, completing my student teaching...
The 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence is coming up next year. For many people, this day means nothing more than fireworks and hotdogs, which is completely OK. For others,...
During the first week of April, an impassioned legal battle ensued between the Pennsylvania government, spearheaded by Governor Josh Shapiro, and the federal government, which has since rocked the state.
Not...
When was the last time you thought about your confirmation saint? Admittedly, I hadn’t thought about mine — St. Catherine of Bologna — in years. That changed when I saw her name pop up online, and...
In an age where money seems to rule everything, billionaire Elon Musk stands out for his net worth, but also for his influence on the U.S. government and, by extension, the world.
The danger is not...
Until last week, I’d never heard of spumoni. Maybe you have and are saying, in a very stereotypical New York Italian voice, “This guy’s never had spumoni? Are you kiddin’ me?” Or, more likely,...
Every academic year, St. Joe’s students are given the opportunity to vote in the University Student Senate elections, a responsibility that often goes underappreciated. While it can be easy to overlook...
