Performance Music to Host Piano Recital By Kelly Nee – Editor In Chief Performance Music here at the university will host the piano recital of Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner on Sunday, Oct. 23. The performance begins in the Houlihan-McLean Center at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and seating is on a first-come basis. For further information on […]
Liva Arts Company Starts Production on Fall Show By Isabella Barberio – Social Media Manager The hallway leading to the audition room was a sea of nervous faces. Whispering song lyrics to themselves, the nerves of the performers filled the air. Returning members of Liva Arts Company tried their best to ease the anxieties of […]
Scranton Scope Reviews Bingeworthy Shows By Amelia Semple | Staff Writer Students love binging shows in their spare time when they’re not studying for classes or participating in clubs. We want something that is exciting with cool characters, a dramatic plotline, and something that captures our attention. Since college students are on the hunt for new […]
Book Review: Under The Tuscan Sun By Isabella Barberio | Staff Writer Under the Tuscan Sun tells the story of the beautiful Francis and how she learns to find love in Italy. This beautifully written story shares emotions of heartbreak, hope, and gratitude. After her divorce, Francis moves to a villa in Tuscany, Bramasole. With the […]
Book Review: The UnHoneymooners By Isabella Barberio | Staff Writer I was mindlessly strolling around Target one day and came across the book section where I was immediately drawn to the beautiful colors of the book. The bright yellow background with tropical flowers, birds, and leaves made it seem like this book was bright, cheery, and happy. […]
Aquinas Book Review: The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks Isabella Barberio | Staff Writer As a long time fan of romance novels, I have always loved Nicholas Sparks. I have read The Notebook multiple times and it never fails to have a timeless storyline. When I started The Wedding I knew I would love it just […]
Royal Reviews “My Year of Rest and Relaxation” By Isabella Barberio | Staff Writer My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh gained popularity at the end of 2021, so I figured it would be a great book to start 2022. This book is ideal for anyone in their early or mid-twenties. I greatly […]
Everhart Museum: A Gem of Scranton Unnoticed By: James Leonard | Staff Writer Many students at the university may be unaware that there is a full-fledged museum only a few minutes’ walk from campus. The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science and Art is located on the left-hand side upon entering Nay Aug Park via the entrance at the top of Mulberry Street. The museum has […]
First Fridays: How Students Can Get to Know The City of Scranton by James Leonard | Staff Writer SCRANTON – The City of Scranton’s First Friday events are back in full swing this semester. English major Bethany Belkowski said she enjoys First Fridays because they give her a better sense of what Downtown Scranton has […]
by Kelsey Wynn | Editor in Chief When the University contacted me to apply for the role of editor in chief of The Aquinas in April 2020, the prospect of reestablishing a news presence within the Scranton community during a global pandemic felt daunting, to say the least. The world changed this year. I recall […]