OPINION: Spring Semester Meal Plan: The Best Way to Spend it
BY PAIGE BETTENCOURT As we approach the end of the semester, some of us may find a surplus of money on our spring meal plan. How does...
Apr 29, 2024
top of page
Latest Articles
Featured Articles
News
State of the Hill: March 30
By Aurora Ferreira Starting at 11:35 am, in Meehan room 103, Stonehill’s Student Government Association publicly assembled and allowed invited speakers to discuss important changes on campus and address student questions. Invited speakers included Peter Ubertaccio, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean O’Keefe, the Director of Athletics, Ali Hicks, the Community Standards Director, and Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Arianna Gulbis, the Director of Residential Life, Chri
The Summit
6 days ago
Stonehill announces Keynote Speaker for the 75th Commencement
By Maddi Achtyl Stonehill College announced this morning that Leo J. Meehan III, Class of ‘75, will be the keynote speaker at Stonehill’s 75th commencement on May 17. Meehan is the president and chief executive officer of W.B. Mason Company, Inc. and is a prominent local business leader. W.B. Mason is the oldest office products dealer in the United States, and Meehan has led the company since 1994. Since then, under his leadership, the organization has grown into the largest
Maddi Achtyl
Mar 30
Easton Country Club vandalized
By Annie Renz An investigation is underway at Easton Country Club after two dirt bikers trespassed onto the green and caused thousands of dollars in damage on March 15. According to a Stonehill spokesperson, the bikers accessed the grounds via an adjacent abandoned train track bed. In total, five greens were damaged. This occurred just ten days after the College announced its agreement to purchase Easton Country Club. A club staff member reported the incident, and Easton poli
The Summit
Mar 20
@thesummitnews
Features
A Major Switch: Can current undergrads take on Nursing?
By Aurora Ferreira Current Stonehill students who want to switch into the new nursing program may find themselves in school a bit longer. With the preparation and advertising being put into Stonehill College’s new Nursing program, there are many questions waiting to be answered. “We are in an unusual situation this year, as it is the first time we are recruiting nursing students. We have an established process for current Stonehill students to apply for an internal tran
The Summit
Mar 17
Stonehill DECA’s race to reach funding goals for Nationals
By Jordan Harrington EASTON - Stonehill College’s DECA chapter might only look like a team of students presenting case studies and studying for exams, but behind all that is a high-stakes effort to raise around $30,000 before nationals in April. This year, all 28 DECA students qualified at the state level and now can compete at nationals in Kentucky, Meredith Morse, DECA president, said. “DECA competitions are built around case studies that span a variety of business topics,
The Summit
Mar 5
Stonehill Theatre salutes forgotten women of WWII
By Kaya DeAn “Decision height: the critical altitude at which point, in times of distress, a pilot must decide whether or not to land a plane or keep on flying.” The most recent play put on by the Stonehill Theatre Company, titled Decision Height, tells the story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) of World War II. These women traveled to join the war effort from all over the United States, facing discrimination, doubt, and risking everything, with no promise of g
The Summit
Mar 3
Sports
Stonehill adds a Men’s Golf team, which will begin in the Fall of 2027
By Maddi Achtyl Stonehill will be adding Men’s Golf to its varsity lineup in 2007, the 25 th varsity sport for the college. The announcement comes after Stonehill agreed to buy the Easton Country Club. The Men's Golf team, which will begin play in the 2027-2028 year, will compete in the New England Conference (NEC), joining Binghamton, Chicago State, FDU, Howard, Le Moyne, LIU, Mercyhurst, NC Central, New Haven, UMES, and Wagner. This is the second varsity sport Stonehill ad
Maddi Achtyl
Mar 30
Snow days snow in Stonehill Athletes
By Annie Renz The blizzard of ‘26 interrupted most of Stonehill’s operations and halted varsity athletes’ lifts, practices, and games. The Sports Complex locked its doors to all athletes, including the teams that are in-season and, for some, preparing for upcoming playoff games. “Sundays are always our off days, so not practicing for three days heading into round one of the playoffs was a little nerve-wracking, but we also made sure to take advantage of the three days of
The Summit
Mar 3
Women’s Ice Hockey advances to semifinals after a first-round sweep
By Emily Ciampa The women’s ice hockey team is carrying its relentless mindset into the next round of playoffs after defeating LIU in back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday. With the quarterfinal sweep behind them, the team will now shift focus to a 7 p.m. semifinal matchup against Franklin Pierce University on Wednesday night. Throughout the regular season, this team emphasized consistency and determination, a theme that has continued to carry into this postseason pla
The Summit
Mar 3
Opinions
OPINION: The rise and the fall of The Hill chicken wrap
By LilyBelle Cogliano The Hill is a beloved food location on the Stonehill campus for all the late diners out there. Whether it’s post-afternoon practice, night class, or you’re just not in the mood for whatever's being served at the dining hall, The Hill is a valued and essential spot for students. Lately, there's a new fixation amongst the hill lovers: The Chicken Wrap. If you like chicken, wraps, and a little nutrition in the mix, the chicken wrap is worth the meal swipe.
The Summit
19 hours ago
OPINION: Misplaced millions
By Kaya DeAngelis Stonehill recently announced the 6.5 million dollar purchase of Easton Country Club, the 150-acre golf course 3.5 miles from campus. This property will house the Division 1 men’s and women’s golf teams, with men’s making their debut to Division 1 play in the 2026-2027 academic year. The rationale for this purchase was to “ expand academic and professional development opportunities…” and provide opportunities for hands-on coursework, internships, and student
The Summit
19 hours ago
OPINION: Why being a tour guide changed my whole Stonehill experience
By Camila Zuluaga Rodriguez When I first got the tour guide job, I couldn’t imagine what it would look like for me to talk in front of so many people every week. I didn’t like public speaking, and I knew no one at the admissions office. However, my nerves quickly disappeared as I kept showing up for my shifts day after day. Looking back, I can see how much being part of this amazing team changed my whole Stonehill experience. When I first came to Stonehill, I had a team that
The Summit
19 hours ago
Follow us on social media:
bottom of page