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OPINION: Looking Up: Rediscovering Human Connection at Stonehill

By Esther Minery Taking a walk around campus, you’re no longer greeted with smiles from people you’ve seen in your classes or taking part in small side conversations, but rather growing familiar with the tops of people's heads while their faces stay buried in their phones. When you’re waiting in the long Gigis and Dunkin lines, have you ever noticed everyone has their faces down, not present with the reality that is in front of them? I encourage you to look around from your d

Sep 17

Stonehill athletes off to strong start in September

By Annie Renz Fall sports teams have officially kicked off their 2025 campaigns. Already, some Stonehill athletes are making noise and...

Sep 16

OPINION: Why humanities and STEM should be friends, not enemies

By Trinity Agosta In our technology-focused world, a significant divide exists between STEM (science, technology, engineering, and...

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OPINION: Wrapped in history- the evolution of the coat

High expectations for the Men's and Women’s Basketball teams this season

Men's Ice Hockey loses tight game to No.5 Penn State

Women’s Ice Hockey has strong start to the season

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Stonehill Sophomore takes home Miss Somerset on Saturday

By Maddi Achtyl When Stonehill Student, Class of 2028, Jamie St. Onge heard her name announced as the new Miss Somerset, she couldn’t believe it. “When they called my name, I was completely overwhelmed with emotion and overjoyed,” she said. Competing in only her second Miss division pageant on November 15 at Westport High School, she entered the competition simply hoping to gain more experience. Competing as one of the youngest contestants, she attributes her success this

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Introducing Stonehill’s very own Miss Taunton

By Maddie Darmstadt Pageants mean more to Sophia Thomas than just crowns and titles after being named the 71 st Miss Taunton on November 2 at the Benjamin A. Friedman Middle School. Thomas, Stonehill class of ’26, credits her confidence and ability to use her voice to pageantry. “They’ve taught me resilience, grace, and the importance of believing in myself even after setbacks,” Thomas said. Her hard work and persistence are evident as she competed in the Miss Tau

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Dining Commons faces mounting dishware losses

By Mack Eon and Kyla Smulski Stonehill College’s Dining Commons is facing an ongoing shortage of dishware and utensils following what administrators describe as a significant number of unreturned items this semester. In an email sent to students earlier this month, the Office of Student Affairs urged community members to return any borrowed dining items. “Have you borrowed a cup, plate, bowl, or silverware from the Commons? As you may have noticed, the result of unreturned i

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International students share how they spend Thanksgiving break

By Paige Martin As Thanksgiving break approaches, Stonehill’s international students are finding ways to celebrate a holiday many of them did not observe growing up. While the meaning of Thanksgiving varies among students, many use the break as a chance to reconnect with family, rest, and experience an American tradition. Anneliese Beltran, a senior from Mexico, shared her plans for the upcoming break. “My plans for Thanksgiving break are to meet my family in Texas and sp

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The queens returned to campus as Pride Club hosted a Halloween Drag Show

By Kyla Smulski The queens were back on campus for the first time in two years to a flurry of applause. The Stonehill Halloween Drag Show on November 2, hosted by the Pride Club in the Martin Auditorium, drew more than 40 people and three featured artists. The energy in the auditorium was electric; the audience erupted with cheers as the queens strutted onto the stage under flashing lights. Each queen put on a unique Halloween-inspired performance, dancing across the stag

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Pumpkins HOPEe: A Disability Awareness fundraiser

By Kyla Smulski The Office of Intercultural Affairs (OIA) and Projects for Purpose collaborated to create Pumpkins HOPe (House of Possibilities), a fundraiser for HOPe for Disability Awareness Month. The fundraiser sold hand-crocheted pumpkins in the Lower Commons on Monday, October 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, the 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Wednesday, the 29, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Erica Dabanka ‘26 was running the fundraising table on Wednesday; she

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Ode to the sports we love and the athletes who play them

By Maddie Darmstadt There is a quiet comfort in knowing that when one season ends, there is always another to follow. But for Stonehill’s senior fall athletes, the end of this season also means the end of their athletic careers. For most college athletes, their sport was their first friend, first passion, and their first love. Saying goodbye is not only daunting but aches in a way that is difficult to put into words. To some, this finality may seem trivial, but to those o

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High expectations for the Men's and Women’s Basketball teams this season

By Maddi Achtyl The Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams begin their season this month, competing in the Northeast Conference (NEC). It marks the first season since they made the jump to Division I that they are eligible for the NCAA postseason tournament. Last year, the men’s basketball team held a 15-17 overall record and a 7-9 record in Northeast Conference play. For the fifth consecutive year, the team earned a spot in the NEC championship tournament. Heading into tourname

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Men's Ice Hockey loses tight game to No.5 Penn State

By Annie Renz The Stonehill men’s ice hockey team put on a thrilling two-game performance against No. 5 Penn State, pushing them to the end of a back-and-forth game one on October 24. After going down by one, the Skyhawks went into the second period flying. Joel Lehtinen slotted in his first goal of the season. Twenty-four seconds later, Evan Orr capitalized off a great possession to earn his second goal of the season. “It was kind of a blur,” said Lehtinen. “When I score

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OPINION: Wrapped in history- the evolution of the coat

By Li Li Schoenfelder As we head into colder weather, it’s worth remembering that before puffer jackets dominated mainstream fashion and trenches and peacoats flooded Pinterest, there was one universal truth: people were cold, and they needed a stylish coat to look good while staying warm. Medieval Cloaks – Status by the Yard: In the Middle Ages, a coat was not just a means to stay warm – it was armor and a declaration of wealth and power. The wealthy draped themselves

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OPINION: A misunderstanding of "useless" degrees

By Trinity Agosta Every year, people warn students not to major in something “useless.” Humanities, philosophy, and art often get written off as hobbies instead of real career paths. Philosophy or English majors are asked if they are “pre-law,” while biology or chemistry majors are assumed to be pre-med – such questioning shows just how much we value degrees tied to high-paying jobs. While it is reasonable to think about job security, the idea of a “useless” degree no longer

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OPINION: Glitz and Glamour: The Rise of the Modern Showgirl

By Li Li Schoenfelder In an era where fashion trends focus on a “clean girl” aesthetic, a familiar figure has entered center stage: the showgirl. Dripping in rhinestones and draped in feathers, showgirls captivate the fashion industry with extravagance that channels Old Hollywood glamour. History of the Sparkle: Original showgirls weren’t just performers – they were living works of art, redefining glamour on their own terms. The roots of showgirls trace back to the caba

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