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

By Kaya DeAngelis When Mike Lemme reflects on his career as a comedian, playwright, producer, and director, he credits Stonehill College for opening the right doors for him. “There’s no way I would be where I am today without my time at Stonehill,” Lemme said, “Because Stonehill gave me access to New York, it gave me access to LA.” During his fall semester of his junior year, he interned in New York City for Jimmy Fallon. A year later, he interned in Los Angeles for Conan

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