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Intercultural Unity retreat emphasizes ‘Empathy as education’
Communities are a vital source of social connection and sense of belonging. In efforts to provide open opportunity for community expansion, the Saint Anselm Intercultural Center hosts a two day, one night retreat designed to bring together students creating a diverse environment off campus of varying perspective and experience.
‘Black history is American history’ twelve months a year
In the wake of Tyre Nichols’ murder, Saint Anselm College, like many other institutions, turns to Black History Month as a period of reflection and an opportunity for action. Guiding the college’s efforts is the theme, “Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” Commencing the school’s observation of the month, the Intercultural Center held a dinner dedicated to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
Calorie counts off the screen at Davison
Starting at 12:30pm each day, common hour takes place at Saint Anselm College. Masses of students coming in from class or studying flood the entrance of Davison Hall and push through lines for a fresh made deli sandwich or a warm pasta dish at the Trattoria division. However, apart from the long wait in line and the difficult choice between handmade sushi or a chicken cheese sandwich, students also experience a more personal, subtle stress in Dave.
Davison Hall renovation sparks quality debate
Anna Raley, News Editor Saint Anselm College prides itself on its commitment to the Benedictine Catholic values of hospitality, stability, work, care, and learning. In doing so, the College engages with and aims to engage with outside companies that parallel their Benedictian mission. In the late Spring of 2021, the college partnered with AVI Foodsystems to become their new dining provider.
Russian control in Ukraine: dark times in dying city of Mariupol
Fear and languor has overwhelmed Mariupol, Ukraine as it has now endured over two months of Russian occupation. Accounts depicted through the New York Times and other major new organizations relay to the masses the atrocities that residents of Mariupol have endured. Numbers are recorded on the back of each resident’s hand, harboring a disturbing process of deindividualization and dehumanization.
Kramatorsk attacks show Russian atrocities
In the latest development across the sea, at least 50 people were killed, 100 wounded, during a strike on Ukrainian Train Station April 8. In Kramatorsk, the main point of evacuation for thousands of Ukrainian civilians was the target of Russia’s increased offensive strategy, resulting in the death of far too many. Officials stated that there were about 4,000 people at the station at the time of the strike, many of which were identified as children.
Students cheer for Jackson, first Black woman on top Court
Concluding in a 53-37 vote, the United States Senate confirmed its first Black woman supreme court justice on April 7, 2022. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Miami, Florida. She not only will become the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, but she will also be the first ever public defender; diversifying the court’s racial identity as well as their professional identity.
Putin’s ‘Fake News’ law restricts free speech
It has been almost a month since Putin’s Russia invaded Ukraine. Within that time, a mass amount of Ukrainian civilians have been forcefully displaced marking Putin’s invasion as the largest humanitarian crisis in Europe since World War II. Within this first month of war, Ukrainian citizens have been relentlessly attacked. The United Nations reported more than two million Ukrainians have fled the country, with children being the priority.
Students react to State of the Union address, back Biden on Ukraine aid
One year into his first term as president, Joe Biden delivered a formal address to Congress and the American public on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. The date of the address was later than anticipated, being spoken in March rather than January as, according to the White House, Biden needed more time to advance his domestic policy package. With the pressing war in Ukraine, Biden began his speech supporting the Ukrainian people.
Putin’s Ukraine invasion stalls, U.S. hopes for settlement, end of violence
After nearly two weeks into the startling war in the Ukraine, Russia has been met with unanticipated resilience, indicating that a quick victory should not be expected. United States president, Joe Biden, has demonstrated his support for the Ukrainian people by holding economic sanctions against Russia. The most impactful sanction was held through the ban of imported Russian oil and natural gas into the United States.
Men are becoming the minority on college campuses - why?
Moderated through a faculty-student dinner discussion, on Tuesday, March 8th, Professor Ann Holbrook brought light to the pressing question: why are boys going to college in fewer numbers than girls, and then doing worse when they get there?
Student RAs maintain fear of staff shortage
In fostering an “Aneselmian” environment on campus, resident assistants tirelessly work towards the objective of campus hospitality. However, the decline in student staff has resulted in imminent stress and anxiety for all students who uphold this on-campus role.
Rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia - A brief overview
Anna Raley , News Editor Ukraine and Russia have had long standing tension dating back to the time of the Soviet Union. However, the reason why these tensions are currently on the rise is because the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, wants to reconstitute certain spheres of influence that were under the control of the Soviet Union. Ukraine was once part of the Soviet Union, however it regained sovereignty in 1991.
ResLife denies staffing shortages, RA’s say otherwise
Why is there such a significant staffing shortage for a well-known, on campus job?
The challenges of elementary education during a pandemic
Anna Raley , News Editor Oftentimes, when reflecting upon the pandemic, one may focus only on their own individual woes. The loss of a graduation, a close loved one, a long-term job. At large, Covid-19 has resulted in devastation towards healthcare, the economy, and the education system; particularly those classrooms designated for elementary learners.
Liz Cheney defends anti-Trump rhetoric during visit to campus
Anna Raley , News Editor At the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, Wyoming representative Liz Cheney was the feature speaker for the First Amendment Award on Tuesday, November 9. The award itself is labeled as The Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications’ First Amendment Award. Consistently the award is presented to a New Hampshire resident or organization that has exemplified effort in protecting the Constitution’s First Amendment Rights.
New presidential nursing commission likely to address increasingly competitive environment
Anna Raley , News Editor As quoted on the college’s website, “Saint Anselm College offers one of the most selective and respected nursing programs in New England.” This statement is evident in the competitive curriculum and extensive opportunities that are offered for nursing students here at the college. However, Saint Anselm is now being pushed into the growing competitive environment of nursing programs across the country.
Namesake of new center a young man in love with the pursuit of knowledge
2004 Saint Anselm alum Greg Grappone had his life’s ambitions and virtues memorialized in the form of a institute for humanities situated behind Alumni Hall. At age 35, Grappone passed on May 1, 2015 in Seattle after complications from a graft-versus-host disease succeeding a stem cell transplant for a rare form of cancer.
$2M drive opens to give Humanities center a home
Gregory J. Grappone led an examined life; one that Socrates depicted as the only one worth living. Grappone held an intellectual curiosity that was rooted in the great books and the belief in humanity. And it is because of his academic ambition that the new humanities institute is being built in his name. Saint Anselm College aims to build a permanent home for the new Gregory J. Grappone ‘04 Humanities Institute.
Remembering legacy of embattled Bishop McCormack
Bishop John B. McCormack of the Diocese of Manchester died on September 21 at age 86. Community members gathered for the one and a half hour ceremony on Tuesday to commemorate the Bishop’s most impactful life. McCormack died at Mount Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Manchester. His funeral service was held at Joseph Cathedral in Manchester and Bishop McCormack was laid to rest in the cathedral cemetery.
The “Heartbeat” Bill passes in Texas
Anna Raley, News Editor The Supreme Court has refused to block one of the most restrictive abortion measures in United States history. The new law, the Texas Heartbeat Act, S.B. 8 (Senate Bill 8), has made abortion functionally illegal in the state of Texas, resulting in immense tension within an already polarized nation. This controversial law bans most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
AVI dining service faces pushback over dining changes
Before the beginning of the school year, the school decided to partner with an outside vendor for food services. One month later, tensions have risen among students, staff, and AVI as they sort out unexpected problems associated with this new program.
Significant increase in alcohol overdoeses
Emergency transports this past month exceed level for all of last year In the past month, nine Saint Anselm students have been transported for alcohol overdoses. The widespread use of alcohol among college students has instituted a universal cultural norm. This stereotype and custom has been known to the Saint Anselm community, possibly even more so than normal in recent weeks.
Crowd cheers Liam Bascle, new soccer star
Tom Canuel, Luke Sugar, and Anna Raley On Tuesday, August 31, the Saint Anselm community came together to support Liam Bascle, a 7-year old Bedford native suffering with a malignant neoplasm of the brain, a rare form of pediatric brain cancer. Hundreds of Anselmians, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and monks, showed up to support Liam. According to Coach Bruno Victal, the men’s soccer coach, the Saint Anselm community showed up in a big way for Liam.
Overview of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan
Anna Raley, News Editor The rapid collapse of Afghanistan to Taliban rule has forced the United State’s to end it’s 20-year long presence overseas in a desperate flee. A United States led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 during the Bush administration had the objective of displacing insurgents from power.
Anselmians reflect on racial inclusivity at SAC
In Atlanta, Georgia last Tuesday, the United States witnessed a racially charged massacre resulting in the death of eight citizens, six of whom were Asian Americans. Amongst the heightened xenophobic rhetoric directed towards Asian Americans and the Pacific Islander community, many hang their head in mourning for this great loss.
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