By Avery Grunert, Guest Writer Newman’s chaplain, Father Ed Herzog, performed what he called an “ancient tradition” by blessing several dorm rooms earlier this semester. The blessings are a cherished tradition at Newman that have been happening for years. But even students who didn’t sign up to have

By Gustavo Dias Juliani, Guest Writer NOTE: 10:43 a.m. Oct. 3 - The 3v3 Basketball event has since been cancelled. The Newman women's basketball team is gearing up for a 3v3 tournament, and organizers say their goal is to create a fun activity for everyone and

By Anna Corbett, Staff Writer Most students run on caffeine and a budget, making the search for great yet cheap coffee almost impossible.  But the older I get the more I realize the importance of supporting local businesses. Chain coffee shops, such as Starbucks or 7 Brew, have always seemed

By Matthew Fowler, Managing Editor What do a booth in the library, a game of bingo and a debate watch party have in common? They are all part of a plan to get Newman’s community members more politically involved. Valerie Hennings, the director of institutional research and assessment, and