By William James If you have been following the news with any regularity, you may have noticed a trend in recent months. Be it a positive or a worrisome one, this trend has been highlighted in the slew of accusations against Virginia politicians including Democrat Governor Ralph Northam, Republican Senate Majority Leader Thomas Norment, and Read More …
By Dr. Ernest M. Zampelli Statement of Dr. Ernest M. Zampelli, Emeritus Professor of Economics, to the Faculty Assembly Regarding the University’s Dismissal of Professor Stephen J. McKenna In my almost 35 years at CUA as faculty member, department chair, president of the academic senate, and member of a seemingly endless number of senate and Read More …
By Ben Gardner The elimination of plastic straws from restaurants in favor of alternatives seems to be the newest and most promising eco-trend going around the U.S. and Germany. However, while many have joined this bandwagon, hoping to feel better about their own plastic usage, very few have actually done any research into this topic. Read More …
By Paige Spera Metal straws, while designed to be a positive solution to the plastic pollution problem, have stirred up quite a controversy. But the pros of metal and other reusable straws far outweigh the cons. By making the switch to reusable straws, consumers are making a pledge to be more environmentally conscious. Plastic straws Read More …
By Alexander Santana President Donald Trump delivered his second State of the Union address on Tuesday evening in the U.S. Capitol’s House of Representatives chamber. Trump spoke about many domestic and foreign policy priorities and significant pieces of legislation passed in the 115th Congress with bipartisan support. He focused his speech on the state of Read More …
By Jack Campsom “I promise you guys it will get fixed. I’ll give everything in my heart and soul to get it fixed.” That was Jared Goff, star quarterback, in 2016 after losing his seventh game to start his career. The majority of NFL fans wrote Jared Goff as a bust, potentially the biggest bust Read More …
By Sarah Harrigan Since 2001, the professional sport teams from the greater Boston area have come together to win an unparalleled eleven National Championships. Well, twelve after this Sunday. February 3rd is every American’s favorite day of the year- the Superbowl. From the commercials, to the halftime performances, and most importantly the game-time snacks, the Read More …
By Gabriela Galavis The current situation in Venezuela is more than a news story, it is something that has been affecting families for the past 20 years. When Chavez was elected president, the Venezuela that my parents knew and loved took a drastic fall. My dad describes Caracas in the 1980s as a safe place, Read More …
Last Week’s Article: Letter to The Editor: CUA Should Support Action For Migrants’ Lives Too January 24, 2019 Dear Ms. Gregorian and Ms. Godovich, My thanks to you and your classmates for your letter and petition expressing your disagreement with the decision to cancel classes for four hours on Friday, Jan. 18, so our students Read More …
By Alex Santana The United States lost a member of the greatest generation, its 41st President, and a man respected by many on both sides of the political aisle for his character and integrity on November 30, 2018. President George Herbert Walker Bush passed away at the age of 94 in his home in Houston, Read More …
