Monthly Archives: October 2023

Why is The Pope’s Monthlong October Meeting Making Headlines?

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Megan Bard

The Pope has convened a gathering of more than 400 bishops and lay people from around the world in Rome this month, a move that is garnering headlines due to some of the invitees and potential topics of discussion; however, … Continue reading →

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One Government Shutdown Averted, But is There Another Ahead?

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Megan Bard

While the government shutdown did not materialize as feared on Sept. 30, it does not mean the U.S. is in the clear due to intense political polarization. “At the end of the day, the decision on these spending bills is … Continue reading →

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How Edgar Allan Poe Became His Most Famous Character

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Megan Bard

Edgar Allan Poe’s ability to incorporate the dark side of the human psyche, his creation of several literary genres and his innovative approach to storytelling makes him one of the world’s most influential writers — even 174 years after his … Continue reading →

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Now More Than Ever: Elevating Suicide Education and Prevention for Young Adults

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Megan Bard

Already an established advocate for school and student safety, it was a no-brainer for Henry Meiser ’27 to be invited in 2021 to sit on the Maryland Governor’s Commission of Suicide Prevention. Yet thinking he didn’t know enough about suicide … Continue reading →

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“I Saw That my Dreams Were Actually Attainable”

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Megan Bard

As a child, Cassandra Smith ’23 was enamored by the glamour of the Met Gala and New York Fashion Week. The designs, colors and displays caught her attention and fueled her dreams of one day being part of the international … Continue reading →

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