By Alexander Gilbert As the new academic year starts at Western New England University, more new students than ever before are walking around campus. Of the 922 new students this semester, 805 are freshmen – making the Class of 2028 the largest…
By Ty Quirk On the 23rd of January, right before the massive snowstorm came knocking on New England’s door, Haunting Titans, a band hailing from New Haven, Connecticut, came to Western New…
By Michael Pedro The Cupola Yearbook has been hosting its annual Palentine’s Day event for several years. Complete with friendly vibes, a cozy community feel, and plenty of small giveaways and raffles, it always…
By Ty Quirk On the night of the 30th of January, Improv on the Rocks held their annual Variety Show, and it was a smash hit! Instead of being in their usual spot in the Rock Cafe,…
By Michael Pedro Following the departure of President Robert E. Johnson at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year, Western New England University was in an uncertain state. The university had just accepted the largest…
By Cameryn Bentler After a two-year conflict in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas beginning on October 7, 2023, President of the United States Donald Trump declared what would be the “first phase” of Israel and…
By Raelynn Harris Western New England University has various ways for students to adjust to college life more easily. The center of that is the Student Hub, located on the second floor in the St. Germain…
By Michael Pedro On September 14, deacon-in-training Emmanuel Pedro held a community Rosary service at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Ludlow. Designed to bring the Catholic parishes of the area together,…
By Leo Jennings Iryna Zarutska was a 23-year-old woman who was murdered on a Charlotte light rail train on August 22, 2025, around 10 PM. Zarutska boarded the train and was minding her own business when, around four…
By Michael Pedro Every year, Western New England University hosts a concert in the spring semester, tapping a high-profile artist or two to perform for the student body. Artists like T-Pain, Olivia…
By Rebekah Sherman With finals around the corner, Western New England University students were able to take a break from studying and enjoy a time of fellowship while learning about and celebrating…