Posts published in October 2018
By Travis Fortounas Staff Writer For the past several weeks, the ceiling on the second floor of Humanities Hall has been leaking, causing puddles to form on the floor in the hallway. Tile pieces from the ceiling have been taken down and garbage pails stand in the middle of the…
By Quedus Babalola Staff Writer Many people living in America have expressed fear due to the rise of hate groups and violence to the LGBT+ community. Twenty years after Matthew Shepard was murdered in Laramie, Wyoming for being gay, Bishop Gene Robinson interred Shepard’s ashes at the Washington National Cathedral…
By Nicholas Mattina Staff Writer The health information management department in the School of Health Professions and Nursing is making a big change. During the fall 2018 semester, the department is introducing the use of the data analytics program SAS (statistical analytics system). The shift will be lead by professor…
By Dylan Valic Staff Writer Dr. Efleda Tolentino, the director of the early childhood education program in the College of Education, Information and Technology since 2008, aims to teach and inspire the next generation of teachers. “I believe that children are our future,” Tolentino said. “It’s important, therefore, to provide…
By Karis Fuller Arts & Entertainment Editor In the middle of the fall 2018 semester, the theatre program is in full swing. For senior theatre major Claire Main, this means some of her last steps on the PTC stage. The Washington native, who is approaching the end of her time…
By Ida Ynner Lagerqvist Photo Editor The Jazz Ensemble and the Women’s Choir are packing their instruments and musicality for a performance tour this upcoming summer. From July 22 to July 30, approximately 35 students will visit six different cities in northern Spain and southern France where they will perform…
By Angelique D’Alessandro Executive Editor To be a scarecrow, I am wearing my black jeans, black knee high boots, and a flannel shirt. I braided my hair and wore a tan-colored hat. To accessorize, I tied a piece of straw around my neck. I completed the look with scarecrow makeup,…
By Lauren Beyer & Ashley Pereira Contributing Writers Do you have no time to decorate for Halloween but still want to show your love for the holiday season? You’re in luck – this craft is cheap and easy to make within minutes. All you’ll need are tissues, a paper plate,…
By Gillian Pietrowski Columns Editor “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist—that is all.” – Oscar Wilde, The Soul of Man Under Socialism It has been ingrained in us that we must grow up, get a real job, get married and have a family –…