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 Hailey MacDonald, Editor-in-Chief February is Black History Month. Around the country, the lives and legacies of black artists, creators, activists, and idols are recognized and honored even more than usual, and…
By Andrew Joseph Moore If one could only use a few words to explain the four-year presidency of Donald Trump, historical should be one of those words, and while President Trump made…
By Nicole Acevedo, Assistant Editor When we think of journalists, we imagine the big-time reporters standing outside of major government buildings, taking on stories that change the world. But what about the…
By Emma Laughlin Most people on the Western New England University campus know exactly where to find the Writing Center. Though the room remains unoccupied this semester due to COVID-19, the Writing…
By Olivia Cushman With the unprecedented and extremely taxing COVID-19 Pandemic affecting the entire globe, scientists have been urgently and frantically working to create a safe and effective vaccine. As of right…
By Kyra Palumbo Every year since 2012, Western New England University has hosted an event known as “Lights Out.” Yes, it is what it sounds like — an event with no bright…
By Hailey MacDonald, Editor-in-Chief Proud. Thoughtful. Trustworthy. Honest. Co-worker. Friend. Husband. Father. On January 28, 2021, a beloved member of the Western New England University Community was lost after a courageous fight…
By Andrew Joseph Moore The western portion of mainland Southeast Asia, Myanmar, also known as Burma, became the highlight of international news on February 1, 2021 when the military formally known as…
By Olivia Cushman As students, staff, or soon-to-be graduates of Western New England University, the 2020-2021 school year is simply one that we will never forget. Unprecedented times like these surrounding the…
By Emma Laughlin The Western New England University community would all like to congratulate Kathy Reid on her retirement. Many of her colleagues have enjoyed working with her during her time here,…