A dying rose – a poem

By Thomas Nolan You were the most beautiful rose in my garden. You did not bear the strength in color of the bright crimson shade, and your petals pointed back towards the earth which gave you life. But I saw you through your triumph stand up and show the world you wouldn't be defeated. You …

peace – a poem

By Sarah Scerbak   the window is cracked ever so slightly a gentle breeze brushes past my face but my eyes are closed i don’t want to see i don’t want to think i just want to listen i just want to listen to those angelic drops cascading down from the world above little bundles …

STAC students to hold “Cookie Craze” event to support Baking Memories 4 Kids

By Kathryn Cambrea, Editor in chief   In honor of the organization, Baking Memories 4 Kids, students from Professor Elaine Winship’s Content Development for Public Relations and Social Media Marketing classes will hold the “Cookie Craze” event on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 from 1-3:30 p.m in the Romano Student Alumni Center within St. Thomas Aquinas …

Better Publicity for Athletic Games

By Emma Mae Sheedy   This month, it has been memorable for many St. Thomas Aquinas College athletes. Fall sport senior athletes have officially ended their college athletic careers, teams have advanced further in their conference than ever before, an athlete made it to nationals, and winter sports have begun. With over 20 emails a …

Importance of Journaling

By Emma Mae Sheedy   For many of us, diary entries are a thing of the past. Those nights you spent curled up in bed writing “Dear Diary,” hoping your parents or siblings would never find your hiding spot where you kept all your secrets, are now replaced by long nights of Netflix and/or scrolling …

Baking-It-Forward

By Isabella Szklany   The holiday season is upon us, and everyone is stringing up their lights, buying their gifts, and getting ready to celebrate “the most wonderful time of the year.” It is also the time of the year when a lot of people spread holiday cheer by giving back to those in need, …

Day in the Life of Strength and Conditioning Coach

By Emma Mae Sheedy   The alarm goes off at 5:45 am. A cup of coffee is poured and a banana is grabbed. Dani Tocci sits down to relax for 15 minutes before preparing her food for the day. Her morning ritual is essential to her daily success and her preparation for her hectic schedule. …

What I’m Thankful For

By Kathryn Cambrea, Editor in chief   Well, it is Nov. 1, and you know what that means: Thanksgiving is approaching. Although the holiday is not here just yet, it is never too early or too late to take the time to just pause and reflect on what you are grateful for. In fact, do …

Pet-Friendly Campus

By Emma Mae Sheedy   St. Thomas Aquinas College is not a pet-friendly campus, but on any sunny Sunday, you’ll see dogs roaming around to help relieve stress before the week of classes begins. Students living on and off campus bring their pets for the day to spread the happiness that the pets tend to …

You are not an “Impostor,” You are a Victor

By Kathryn Cambrea, Editor in chief   Wow, I got an A on that test, you think to yourself. Initially, you are excited and proud that all of your studying brought you this far. However, it is not long until the negativity sets in, so you reconsider the moment. Well, I didn’t truly earn that …