By Weston Kirby, Class of 2020 The Representing Catholic You campaign represents a ticket for the Student Government Association executive that is not only experienced and prepared, but which also has a proven track record of caring for the students and a drive to unite CUA. The age of the SGA political parties is Read More …
By The Tower Staff The Tower’s editorial has been at the forefront of speaking up for ordinary Cardinals as an independent voice in student journalism since its very beginning in the fall of 1922. Unlike traditional mainstream print news outlets, in which the collective opinions of editorial board members endorse an individual candidate running Read More …
By Justin Smith, Class of 2019 In the three years that SGA has existed, there has been a common trend with those who run for student body President and Vice President. More often than not, the candidates for the SGA Executive have served in either the SGA Senate or some other student government position. It’s Read More …
By Jean Higgins, Class of 2020 “Why would you want to do that?” Just last week, someone asked me that question in reference to running for an SGA Executive position. I responded with “Why wouldn’t I want to run?” My name is Jean Higgins, and I am running to be the next SGA Treasurer. Read More …
By The Tower Staff The state of higher education nationwide is deteriorating as we speak. Despite its global rankings amongst developed countries, accessible, qualitative, and affordable higher education in the United States of America is becoming more rare and scarce than ever before. While Catholic University of America is facing economic controversies with expanding exterior Read More …
By Tom Lahey, Class of 2016 It is a political myth that conservatives in America have a monopoly on interpreting the “intent” of the nation’s founders as it relates to the text of the Second Amendment. It is true that conservatives have an almost reverent affection for the Founding Fathers and believe their writing of Read More …
By The Tower Staff Recent announcements have been made that the university will decide in June whether or not to merge several departments and layoff many staff members in an effort to save several million dollars. While this is not the first time The Catholic University of America has raised proposals to save the institution Read More …
By Daniela Sol, Class of 2018 The objectification of women has taken a new detour as the multiple realms of social media lend themselves to women being perceived as objects of desire. I had a very intriguing conversation with a group of girlfriends about the topic, since it’s been drilled into my mind what I Read More …
By The Tower Staff The Catholic University of America has a free speech dilemma. This school is encountering an issue with its free speech policies that differs from other universities. The university will not permit any individual or organization to come and discuss issues regarding women’s reproductive healthcare or LGBT rights. Catholic seems to contradict Read More …
By Matthew Schargel, Class of 2019 The tragic shooting in Parkland, Florida on February 14th shook the country to its very core. The killing of 17 students and faculty of Stoneman Douglas High School is another sad chapter in a continuing increase in mass shootings in America. I’ve grown up in this reality and the Read More …