Jennifer Flores Staff Writer In the light of the Las Vegas shooting tragedy, Benedictine University wanted to display that the campus community will remain united after the nation was stricken with tragedy. Stephen Paddock, 64, shot and killed 59 and left more than 500 injured during the Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas on Sunday … Continue reading
Jennifer Flores Staff Writer Homecoming is right around the corner and Benedictine decided to start the festivities with a potato bar. The potato bar was the first of its kind at the school and managed to start homecoming week on a tasty note. This event had mashed potatoes with an assortment of toppings for the … Continue reading
Zaakirah Mujid Staff Writer A night celebration held on Benedictine’s campus this past Saturday brought students and families together to celebrate the last night of Navaratri. Navaratri is an Indian fall festival celebration of worship and dance that spans over nine days. The event was sponsored by the Hindu Student Association to showcase their culture. … Continue reading
Omair Ali Perspectives Editor For the last several months, citizens have been fighting against both elevated homicide (or violence) rates and police brutality, two viewpoints that address some of the circumstances afflicting urban black communities. While this multifaceted public outcry has accomplished little, it is important to note that both viewpoints raise attention on the … Continue reading
Claudia Rojas Staff Writer With the Batman universe coming back in Batman vs. Two-Face this year, Jim Carrey recounts his experience working alongside Tommy Lee Jones in Batman Forever in 1995. Carrey is one the country’s most known and loved comedic actors, with his cartoon-like character both on and off camera. Carrey is widely known … Continue reading
Kathleen Rusch Staff Writer Just over two weeks ago, Puerto Rico was hit by Hurricane Maria, a monstrous Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 155 miles per hour. Maria cut through some of the most heavily populated areas of Puerto Rico, leaving the island in a state of total devastation. Yet for over a … Continue reading
Kyle Bock Sports Editor After a grueling 162 game schedule, the Major League Baseball regular season has finally come to a close. While some teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cleveland Indians will continue into to the postseason as heavy favorites, due to their regular season success, some teams such as the Detroit … Continue reading
