Going Organic

By Jumana Khatib April 29, 2017 Disclaimer: The views and opinions of this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of St. Thomas Aquinas College, its staff, or any/and all of its contributors or affiliates. When the word “organic” comes to mind, it is often associated with …

Springfest – A Refreshing Diversion

By Victoria Moussot April 24, 2017 With the 70s vibe at this year’s Springfest, peace, love, and happiness were in the air. For approximately 65 years, STAC has hosted this event. This year was kicked by messages from the Primary Sponsors: STACtivities, SGA, WSTK and CAB. There was a huge turnout and hands-on fun was …

Jordan

By Jumana Khatib April 19, 2017 The summer of 2014, I got to take a life-changing trip to a part of the world very near and dear to me. I visited Jordan and got to get a taste of what this life really has to offer.  Many people don’t get the opportunity to travel, whether …

STAC Students are Lifesavers

By Victoria Moussot April 11, 2017 STAC’s bi-annual blood drive has been committed to meeting serious blood shortage needs for at least thirty four years. Originally, the blood drives were run by student activities, but eighteen years ago, Eileen Mastrovito at Health Services took the lead. Mastrovito explained, “Having worked in an Intensive Care Unit …

STAC’s Political Forum a Stepping Stone for Greater Activism on Campus

By Jenna Hutchins April 4, 2017 Many professors at St. Thomas Aquinas College recall that it has been years since seeing any political activism on campus. Several students and faculty of the college met Tuesday afternoon in Sullivan Theatre to partake in a political forum aimed at improving the situation and finding ways to motivate …

Hope and Despair

By Victoria Moussot April 2, 2017 What do you normally think of when you hear the word “passion”? An intense sexual desire or an obsessive ambition to participate in work, sport, hobby or interest? St. Thomas Aquinas wrote, “the passions are movement of the sensitive appetites of the soul when we are faced with good …

A Spotlight on Feminism at the Brooklyn Museum

By Celine Grajo April 1, 2017 A Year of Yes: Reimagining Feminism at the Brooklyn Museum is a special installation constructed of ten different exhibitions celebrating the progression of feminism and the tenth anniversary of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art. Past a lobby filled with music and Pop Up Bars, the crowds …

Technological Takeover

By Victoria Moussot March 28, 2017 Unplugging from technology is hard. It has our full attention to the point where it consumes our lives. We wake up in the morning and check for missed texts and emails. We look at Twitter, Instagram, and who liked us on Facebook before we’re even out of bed! How …

STAC Track takes Miami

By Jumana Khatib March 25, 2017 Saint Thomas Aquinas Track and Field recently took their annual Miami spring break trip, where records were broken, competition was high, and the heat was rising. The Spartans had two major meets in Florida that week. First on the agenda was the “Hurricane Invitational” in Miramar. This was our …

STAC’s Annual Student Art Show a Success

By Jenna Hutchins March 11, 2017 The Azarian McCullough Art Gallery hosted its annual Juried Student Show on campus last Wednesday. The evening featured original artwork from almost twenty students, who proudly displayed their pieces for the STAC community. According to the Gallery Director, Nina Bellisio, the student shows are always the most well attended …