By Trinity Agosta Voting is the simple core of democracy; however, many young people struggle to participate due to the workload of school, a lack of motivation, and the idea that their vote is not important. These barriers create unnecessary obstacles that weaken civic engagement. It is we students who represent the next generation of voters. Making Election Day a national holiday for students would not only boost participation but also aid in instilling the importance of ci

By Maddi Achtyl    Dear Skyhawks,    Happy Fall, Stonehill! It is finally starting to get colder, and the leaves have begun to change colors and fall off the trees. This is the best time of year on campus, in my opinion. Whether you’re sipping a coffee from Ace’s Place, enjoying a walk across the quad, or catching up with friends at the Commons, I hope you’re taking a moment to appreciate this beautiful season before winter sneaks up on us.  September flew by, and we are just

By Kyla Smulski    As temperatures drop, students across campus are feeling the familiar sting of cold season creeping in. Maria Sullivan, a physician’s assistant (PA) in the Office of Health Services, said they are seeing a wide range of illnesses this year.   “Health Services is seeing a mix of common respiratory viruses, seasonal allergies, and some bacterial illnesses,” she said. “At this time, we have seen limited cases of strep throat, mono, and COVID as well. We have n