Former Professor Sues University Over COVID-19 Policy

Former Professor Sues University Over COVID-19 Policy By Alex Nunez – Staff Writer A former University of Scranton faculty member filed a lawsuit against the University, its faculty union and the former provost over the school’s coronavirus policy. The professor, Benjamin Bishop, claims the University infringed on his First and 14th Amendment rights by forcing […]

Need help studying for finals? Ask Aquinas

Need help studying for finals? Ask Aquinas Here’s how Aquinas staff members prepare for finals: The best way to prepare for finals is to rely on your notes. Solid note taking goes a long way for studying. If you put in the work during class, it will pay off when studying. I prefer to cram […]

Jesuit Center Adventures into Advent with Daily Emails

Jesuit Center Adventures into Advent with Daily Emails By Kyra Krzywicki, Staff Writer The days are getting shorter and the end-of-semester stress is getting higher, but the Adventseason is looking merry and bright at the University of Scranton. The Jesuit Center is giving members of the University community the chance to join an Advent Devotional […]

Get your Vegan Fix at Eden

Get your Vegan Fix at Eden By Leandria Hercules, Staff Writer Not all good food has to have animal products. Within the past few years, vegan options have become more common and accessible in the food scene, from fast food places having meat alternatives to a larger variety of substitutes in the store rather than […]

Students, University Celebrate Tree Lighting

Students, University Celebrate Tree Lighting By Phillip Schoch, Staff Writer On a breezy, freezing Sunday night, the University of Scranton held its annual tree-lighting eventfollowing its Advent Mass at 5 p.m. Hundreds of students, faculty and citizens of Scranton gathered around the Dionne Green, waiting eagerly for the conclusion of the Mass. Children ran around […]

Feeling stressed? Check out events happening during dead week /

Feeling stressed? Check out events happening during dead week / finals week By Kyra Krzywicki, Staff Writer Thursday, Dec. 8: 2-4 p.m. SOTA Trail Mix Bar on TDC 1st Floor; 5-5:45 p.m. Energizing Yoga in the Royals Room; 8-10 p.m. “Study Smoothly” Smoothie Bar on TDC First Floor; 8-11 p.m., “Study Nights,” peaceful and quiet […]

Water Company Fails to Notify University Over Contaminated Water 

Water Company Fails to Notify University Over Contaminated Water  By Alex Nunez  – Staff Writer Pennsylvania American Water, the main provider of water in Scranton, did not notify the university before construction took place on Mulberry Street last month, according to Mark Murphy, director of sustainability and energy management.   The university had at least three […]

Authorities Remove Dangerous Chemical From Student Facilities

Authorities Remove Dangerous Chemical From Student Facilities By Alex Nunez Scranton emergency services participated in the removal of a hazardous substance from Loyola Science Center during the week of Oct. 20. The hazard was discovered during a routine safety inspection by University of Scranton employees according to Stan Zygmunt, Director of News and Media Relations.  […]

Christians for the Common Good ‘important for history’s sake’

Christians for the Common Good ‘Important for History’s Sake’ By Kyra Krzywicki – Staff Writer What began as a back-and-forth discussion about social and political issues between two neighboring professors has turned into an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to reflect on what the Christian response to a suffering world might look like.  Will […]

The U Prays for the Dead, Celebrates with the Living

The U Prays for the Dead, Celebrates with the Living By Kyra Krzywicki – Staff Writer Students gathered Oct. 29 to remember deceased loved ones, pray for those affected by social justice issues and to learn about Mexican culture at the seventh annual Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead celebration.   Bringing the decorations, […]