Articles by Fernanda Arellano

Writer will remain anonymous  Trigger Warning: The following article contains discussions of mental illness and suicide. If you believe these topics may be triggering for you, please proceed with caution. “I’m feeling suicidal.” As these […]

Illustration by Emily Reynoso Muñoz

Hello readers,   Welcome back to another edition of the newspaper! I hope you all had a restful spring break and are ready to focus again on all the assignments, homework, and tests.   Like always, we […]

By Joseph Zuniga  Dominican University and the River Forest Park Board have failed to close a deal that would’ve allowed the women’s softball team to use River Forest’s Keystone Park for games and practice.   According […]

By Itzel Chavero   On Tuesday, March 11, the Center for Cultural Liberation (CCL) organized a “She Inspires Me” panel, in which they invited five Dominican faculty members to share on their experiences and stories being female leaders.    […]

By Itzel Chavero   ​ Dominican leaders are guaranteeing students that they will stand firmly through their commitment in supporting diversity initiatives amidst increasing threats against diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts (DEI) from the Trump administration.   ​ Last month, the […]

By Michael Del Genio  ​ The Trump administration’s attack on the Department of Education (DOE) is raising concerns at Dominican due to the department’s role in managing student financial aid.  “What makes me kind of […]

By Michael Del Genio  The Dominican men’s basketball team finished the 2024-25 season with a disappointing 8-17 overall record and 5-13 in conference play.  Couch Troy Tonsil and his players went into the season with high […]

By Bianca Dinkha  After three years of rapid growth, Dominican University will pump the breaks on enrollment next year in response to concerns from students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community about overcrowding on campus, […]

By Gillian Adkins   Less than three months after he started, Cason Brunt, the new dean of students, abruptly parted ways with Dominican, leaving tight-lipped administrators and puzzled students. Brunt himself could not be reached for comment.   […]

By Angel Dominguez   On Jan. 20, the Lewis Hall Main Entrance elevator was forced to shut down.   According to campus safety, the elevator was deemed too risky to stay open for students and faculty to […]

By Jocelyn Ramirez   Sister Christin Tomy, the newest addition to Dominican’s ministry team, is redefining perceptions of religious life with her vibrant personality and approach to spiritual guidance. As a young, dynamic sister, she brings […]

By Michael Del Genio  Dominican is currently in the midst of an every-10-year accreditation process, but  university officials don’t think Trump’s agenda will affect Dominican.   From the executive orders that enforce ICE raids to tariffs […]