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Dismantling of Special Ed

Ava M. Stoeckly, Editor November 28, 2025
The Trump Administration’s decision to gut the Department of Education, especially the offices responsible for special education, is not just a civic shake-up. It is a direct hit to students with disabilities, and it should have every student, educator, and parent paying attention.  

Students should not use AI

Ava Stoeckly, Editor October 7, 2025
Educational intuitions are supposed to be places where young minds wrestle with ideas, practice critical thinking, and build the discipline that prepares them for adulthood. When students rely on ChatGPT to do their assignments, they bypass this process entirely.

Federal Funding Memo Causes Concern

Lindsay Koza, Assistant Editor March 3, 2025

On Jan. 27, 2025, the country was rocked when President Trump issued a memorandum stating all federal financial assistance would cease. While this affected various areas, higher education was one of the...

Students Crave Traditional Catholicism

Lindsay Koza, Assistant Editor December 2, 2024

When bells toll on Sunday morning, the final seats of Catholic churches are being taken. Preludes are on their final chord, the priest and altar servers are at the back of the aisle, and the morning sun...

Community in the Eye of the Storm

Felicia Sedbrook, Editor October 25, 2024

  Tragedy struck when Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton battered the Eastern Seaboard. Images of destruction, flooding, and despair flooded the news and our screens. Yet, amidst the chaos and devastation,...

The Importance of Visual Arts at Viterbo

Gretchen Cortez, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 7, 2024

In the ancient halls and serene courtyards of Viterbo University, the visual arts serve as more than decorations; they pulsate with the heartbeat of creativity, expression, and cultural significance. From...

World War Z on the American consumer

Noah Nelson, Assistant Editor December 14, 2023

There are hundreds of them. The Lululemon line is an hour long. They’re… just standing there. Abercrombie and Fitch 50% sale. We’ve got to get out of here! Get to the food court, we can refuel there…...

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