

Taking Flight: Inside Ace’s Flight School
By Maddi Achtyl Do you think you have what it takes to become the next Ace? We sat down with Stonehill’s spirited mascot, Ace, as well as current student, Elijah Byrd ‘27, to learn more about what it means to join Ace’s Flight School. “Tryouts consist of intense bird training,” joked Ace. “I’m talking flying, soaring — can you do a double handstand while holding worms in your mouth?” While Ace might have exaggerated a bit, Byrd said that the tryout process is all about bringi
Oct 28, 2025


New event brings a sense of community to the Courts residents
By Maddi Achtyl The Junior and Senior Courts introduced a new event, called Waffle Wednesday, to promote a sense of community among residents living in the courts while raising money for charities. The concept of Waffle Wednesday originated as Christian Hernandez, Residence Director of Colonial & Commonwealth Courts, engaged in 20-minute conversations with his residents last year, seeking ways to enhance their experience. A recurring idea that kept coming up was to host a Co
Oct 14, 2025


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
Oct 14, 2025


















