By Micah Castelo “To protect the American people from terrorist attacks by foreign nationals admitted to the United States.” This is the stated purpose of the executive order that President Donald Trump signed on January 27. It was entitled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States.” After hearing about this executive... Continue Reading →
Raising Our Voices Proudly
By Jae Bradley “The New York Times” estimates that nearly 500,000 people participated in the Women’s March on Washington on January 21, 2017. The march was a vibrant and very pink display of solidarity among advocates of various social causes. From reproductive rights to environmental concerns, demonstrators flooded the heart of the nation’s capital the... Continue Reading →
The November Project
By Jane Lebherz When my alarm went off at 4:45 a.m. last Wednesday morning, I thought to myself, “Why am I doing this?” Two hours later, on the way home from an awesome workout, I found my answer. The November Project is a movement that started in Boston, Massachusetts. It began when two college athletes,... Continue Reading →
Facing the Sweet Italian Music
By Madeline Mask “POSSO AVERE UN PICCOLO CONO CON LAMPONE E CREMA VANIGLIA PER FAVORE?!” That was the first thing I learned to say in Italian, and what better way to start my integration process than with raspberry and vanilla gelato. Last semester, I had the privilege of spending 17 weeks in Perugia, Italy, studying... Continue Reading →
NDMU Auditions for The Rover
By Rhea Guzman Aphra Behn, the first professional female writer in English and the creator of “The Rover,” once said, “Each moment of a happy lover’s hour is worth an age of dull and common life.” Under the direction of Ann Turiano, Notre Dame of Maryland University is taking on the production of “The Rover” this... Continue Reading →
Fine Eats
An inside look at Dangerously Delicious Pies and Swallow at the Hollow By Kara Sedlack Dangerously Delicious Pies Are you hungry for a nice, warm slice of pie, but don’t feel like making it? Or perhaps you’re feeling a bit adventurous and you want to try something new that will tickle your taste buds? Dangerously... Continue Reading →
Did You Know? Origins of Valentine’s Day
By Sarah Coleman February 14 is often associated with flowers, sweets in the shape of hearts, love and happiness. However, the many possible origins of Valentine’s Day is not as lovey dovey as it seems. As many historical events, Valentine’s Day can be traced back to the Romans, specifically to the celebration of Lupercalia. According... Continue Reading →
Basketball with a Heart
By Micah Castelo This season, Notre Dame’s basketball team has been extremely active—on the court and in the Baltimore community. The whole team, players and coaches included, have participated in several service projects to build team spirit while helping out those in need—including Art with a Heart. Along with several team members, Lindsey Webb (business... Continue Reading →