by Dr. Daniel P. Maher, Associate Professor of Philosophy in Feature
Why, do you think, we who teach here do what we do? As I raise this question, it is not my intention to give you an idealistic account of the noble profession of teaching and to assure you that my colleagues and I have lofty, generous and benevolent aspirations for your general betterment.
by Marie Torto in Feature
On February 4, 2010, Assumption College Campus Ministry hosted speaker Thomas Awiapo, a native of Ghana and advocate for Catholic Relief Services, an international organization that provides aid to more than 100 countries around the world.
Regional Director of Catholic Relief Services for the Northeast, Maureen McCullough, briefly explained the role of Catholic Relief Services before introducing Awiapo.
by Kristin Geyer in Feature
September 11, 1973, a military coup d'état resulted in Dictator Augusto Pinochet's immediate rise to power in Chile. From that day on, censorship was the main priority of the despotism. Literary workshops and the congregation of groups were strictly prohibited, as was freedom of speech entirely.
by Michael Santangeio in Feature
Nervous tension gripped Brian Collier as he entered Tops Soccer complex for his first day of volunteer work. He knew nothing of the child he would be teaching to play soccer, only that the boy was mentally challenged and, coincidentally, also named Brian.