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By Miriam Trujillo With a week left of rehearsal, the cast and crew of Suor Angelica are almost ready to share their production with the university. Ever since the school year began, Catholic University’s music school has been busy preparing the annual fall opera. On rehearsal nights, the Ward recital hall is lit up and Read More …
By Alex Santana On November 6, millions of Americans will be watching to see if the U.S. House of Representatives will fall into Democratic hands and if the U.S. Senate stays under Republican control. 39 state and territorial governors, 87 state legislatures, and dozens of state constitutional amendments are also on the ballot. President Donald Read More …
By Allie Wertz In an attempt to limit illegal graffiti, Washington D.C. is publicizing and initiating street art programs. Instead of trying to prohibit local artist’s expressions, the district is providing them with a legal alternative. In the past, street artists would illegally spray paint murals on any available building wall. The city responded in Read More …
By Jared Prenda The cool fall air has brought the return of basketball season to the Catholic University of America, as the men’s team traveled to Foggy Bottom for a metro rivalry. The team fell 69-64 to Division I crosstown rivals George Washington University on Sunday, October 28th for Read More …
By Abby Anderko It is spooky season at Catholic University, and there are many ways students and professors alike get to get their scare on. All over campus, events are hosted to get the community into the Halloween spirit. Campus Ministry held their annual Halloween on Campus event on Thursday October 25th, where professors and Read More …
By Liz Friden Abby Fitzgerald is a senior economics major at Catholic University who started a health & wellness themed Instagram in July 2018 called @fuelingabs. The page is an outlet for Fitzgerald to discuss her healthy recipes and lifestyle. In her first post, Fitzgerald said, “Having a healthy relationship with food has not come Read More …
By Jamie Franc A quick glance of the student restaurant will show what is missing…a large contingent of upperclassmen who are no longer required to purchase an unlimited meal plan. Personally, I still go to the Pryzbyla with my 150 swipe plan because I find cooking to be time consuming. Since juniors and seniors Read More …
By Katie Ward Catholic University is preparing for the Middle States Commission for Higher Education (MSCHE) accreditation process, a process which certifies an institution’s educational quality every ten years. Founded in 1887, the MSCHE is a non profit non governmental organization that evaluates higher education in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Read More …
By Emily Prendergast ‘Tis the season to be spooky! If Halloween excites you, here are ten ways to celebrate this weekend to be festive and creative with your friends. Boo at the Zoo (Night of the Living for 21+) Spend some time with spooky animals while picking up candy and snapping cute Halloween-themed pictures Read More …
By Neil Kavanaugh The Catholic University Cardinals hosted the Springfield College Spirits this past Saturday as part of Catholic U’s alumni weekend, falling to the Spirits 23-11. The stands were filled with Cardinals from past and present cheering on the boys in black and red. Before the football game began, current students and alumni celebrated Read More …