By Alex Santana The United States and the world lost a warrior for freedom and democracy with the passing of U.S. Senator John Sidney McCain, III on August 25, 2018 at the age of 81 from brain cancer. McCain, the son and grandson of four-star U.S. Navy admirals, held many roles in American life. He Read More …
By Austin Howe Shame and fear Separate yet similar Growing up i was a laugher I made people smile How foolish i was To my Mind this was right But not everyday was built for joy I couldn’t believe no-one laughed I always feared when the laugh was gone I was ashamed that I Read More …
By Emily Prendergast College is more than just getting good grades, doing your own laundry, and finding a job. You will learn hard life lessons and grow into an adult. In college, you will meet many different people; some you never talk to again, and some will end up being your forever friends. This forever Read More …
By John Connolly Friday, Sept. 7 Drink The District – 6 PM, French Embassy Toast the end of summer with friends and a selection of over 50 wines! Unlimited sampling of French favorites and more, plus live music, culinary demonstrations, Sommelier Q and A’s, an artisan market, and exquisite cheese all day! Must Read More …
By Alex Santana The Catholic University of America held its annual Mass of the Holy Spirit on Thursday, August 30, 2018, in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. This type of mass has been celebrated continuously since the University’s founding in 1887 by Pope Leo XIII Read More …
By Brittany Young On a warm summer night in early September, the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) performed an open-air concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol to commemorate Labor Day 2018. The event was free and open to the public. Large crowds filtered in to see the city’s great symphony perform patriotic favorites Read More …
By President John Garvey After trading his executive office for a mechanic’s shop, Matthew Crawford explored the value of working with your hands and the integrity of the human worker in the 21st century in his book Shop Class as Soulcraft, reviewed by President John Garvey. -Katie Ward, Tower Staff Catholics sometimes have trouble Read More …
By Sean O’Grady As students were preparing to return to school this past August, a horrific report was released by a grand jury in Pennsylvania, which cited evidence of decades of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic priests and details of widespread coverups by ranking members of clergy. Along with all concerned Catholics, I immediately Read More …
By Luke Cocci At The Catholic University of America we are the children of two nations, the Catholic Church and the United States. These two nations have dedicated themselves to improving the future, while always keeping the past in mind. These two nations are ingrained in our core identity. It is in this spirit that Read More …
By Miriam Trujillo Last Saturday night the lower Pryz was full of beautiful sounds as eight singers and a pianist took the stage to bring us a Cabaret titled “Born This Way,” featuring pop music from iconic and beloved women of the twenty-first century. This Cabaret was directed by Christina McCann, a senior Musical Theatre major, Read More …