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Posts published in October 2018

Exploring the Struggles of Life Through Dance

By Shannon Miller Contributing Writer The fusion of life, art and movement is dance, and Nancy Brier, adjunct professor of dance, reflects this in her creativity on stage and on screen. Her extensive dance background includes international recognition for dance pieces choreographed in the jazz, modern and theater genres. After…

Review: Reversing Roe

By Karis Fuller Arts&Entertainment Editor The discussion of abortion, pro-life and pro-choice isn’t a new. Netflix released the documentary ‘Reversing Roe’ on Sept. 13, days after the Supreme Court discussed the current state of Roe vs. Wade. Documentary directors Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg address the views in support and…

Court Candidates Prepare for Homecoming

By Michael Ampofo, Ashley Bowden, and Angelique D’Alessandro Staff Writer, Co-Editor-In-Chief, News and Online Editor As we welcome back alumni, Homecoming will be filled with carnival rides, food trucks and competitive spirit as the Pioneers face Saint Anselm on the football field. Expectations are high for the Pioneers to continue…

Games Galore

By Justin Simon Assistant News Editor A game night will be held in Hillwood Commons Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. For five dollars, participants can play a variety of roleplay, console and board games. Dungeons and Dragons, Settlers of Catan, Werewolves, King of Tokyo, SEGA and SNES are among the…

Capable of Happiness: The Unknown

By Gillian Pietrowski Columns Editor “We know what we are, but know not what we may be,” William Shakespeare. It is easy for some to tell you who they are in this exact moment but ask them who they are going to be and you will receive a very unsure…

Health Column: Inflammation 101

By Alecia Sexton Layout Manager Inflammation is defined by the National Institute of Health (NIH) as the body’s natural response to real or perceived harmful substances and injuries. Some important vitamins and minerals that help support the immune system include vitamin C, vitamin B and zinc. Vitamin C increases the…

The Bookshelf: “When You Reach Me”

By Josie Rerecich Staff Writer “When You Reach Me” by Rebecca Stead is a Newbery Medal winning science-fiction mystery novel. Telling the story of Miranda Sinclair, an average sixth-grader living in the Upper West Side of New York City during the late 1970s. It first appears to be a coming-of-age…

Gaming Column: “Assassin’s Creed Syndicate” The Real-Life Evie and Jacob Frye

By Alex Espinosa Staff Writer “Assassin’s Creed Syndicate” takes place in Victorian London during the Industrial Revolution. In the game you play as twin assassins Jacob and Evie Frye who are in the middle of a different revolution. Jacob and Evie are fighting against the Templars, who run most of…