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By Jimmy Cassidy Catholic University students were told to shelter in place early Wednesday morning as Metropolitan Police officers searched campus for a possibly armed suspect. The alerts lasted for about an hour, starting at 2:27 AM before the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) issued an “all-clear” and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) lifted the Read More …
Flather Hall’s elevator was defaced on Friday, October 20th. Courtesy of CUA Residence LifeBy Duane Paul Murphy A racial slur was found written on the wall of the Flather Hall elevator last week, leading to further discussion about racism and vandalism on campus at Catholic University. The incident occurred in the building’s sole elevator after Read More …
By Liz Friden Former presidential candidate Carly Fiorina spoke in Heritage Hall on Tuesday, October 25th. Hundreds of Catholic University students and faculty filled the room to hear Fiorina talk about becoming a leader and discovering one’s potential. Students were eager to hear from the woman they had seen on TV and learned about in Read More …
By Jissella Urquilla Catholic University students and faculty passed out about 16,000 pieces of candy to children of the Brookland community as they trick-or-treated through Centennial Village on Thursday. Student community leaders have been planning Halloween on Campus for the last six weeks. The event intended to provide a fun Halloween night to children of Read More …
From the Tower Staff As The Tower celebrates its 95th birthday today, the editorial board looks back fondly on hundreds of old issues and articles. We strive to carry on the same mission of informing the student body at Catholic University as we are reminded of the legacy and tradition of The Tower, especially with Read More …
By Iain Higgins McGivney’s lights were dim at 6 PM last Friday evening, and to those passing by, nothing would seem out of the ordinary with the little twin building. In the auditorium, at the heart of the place, two poets prepared to recite verse for a sundry crowd of students, faculty, and guests. Ryan Read More …
By Jen Brown The Catholic University of America women’s soccer team defeated Landmark opponent Drew this past Saturday, October 21st, by a score of 6-1. The conference victory brings the team’s record to 10-6 overall, and 4-2 in conference.This game was also dedicated to the five departing seniors, Ally Marcello, Andrea Jablonskyj, Kate Thompson, Alexa Read More …
Click here for our newest edition! Year 95, Edition #8 In this week’s issue: Armed robbery prompts lockdown on campus Former presidential candidate Carly Fiorina comes to speak at Heritage Hall Flather elevator defaced with disturbing imagery including a racial slur Halloween on Campus brings children of Brookland for a night of fun! Volleyball coach Nagy Read More …
By Duane Paul Murphy The Catholic University of America is on the verge of major curriculum changes for the future incoming class of the 2018/2019 academic school year, which includes new concentrations and course requirements. Catholic students that are currently enrolled will not be affected and will continue to follow the current curriculum policies. This Read More …
By Katie Ward The Catholic University of America SGA Senate had its second meeting of the year on Monday, October 16th, in the Pryzbyla Center Great Room B. Further discussions concerning the arts curriculum reform and a resolution to increase the Student Restaurant operating hours were the main matters on the agenda. The meeting touched Read More …